Visiting with Friends...

Well our journey this Memorial Day weekend started off on Thursday when we traveled to Bethesda MD to visit with our friends who recently relocated from Raleigh - Chris, Heidi and Chloe. Chloe and Savannah seemed to pick rignt up where they left off - playing and running and giggling. And the parents relaxed with a good glass of wine and some Chinese food!!! But I do believe the best thing was the night time ritual. The girls decided to take a bath together, which was absolutely precious and Savannah introduced the "soap bar" to Chloe. Then it was time to brush teeth and head off to bed.
That was when Chloe introduced Savannah to a "big girl bed." And when it finally was time to go to sleep - Chloe did not want Savannah to sleep in the other room but rather with her!! It really was cute. After a restful night, an early morning walk - we said our good byes (with promises to return for a longer time and a trip to the National Zoo), we departed for Langhorne PA and to meet up with our China travel group.

Traffic was NOT the best, as can be expected on a holiday weekend so a trip that would normally 2 hours ended up being 4 hours! But, we arrived safely and quickly met up with Zoe and Jillian's parents and the girls immediately took to playing with each other. And then, at dinner, it was time to meet with Kimmie and Elyse's families. And then the fun really began! Normally, toddlers are a little shy when first meeting new people but these girls - even after not seeing each other for a year - seemed to pick right up with no need for introductions. There seems to be an invisible bond between the girls that is just ever so special and we hope we can all keep them together for many years to come. I am sure the pictures below will speak to the fun that was had more than words can say.

But - before I sign off - we would like to pass along our condolencese to our neighbors - Dick and Mary - who lost a very dear friend - Bailey the Boxer yesterday. She was a sweet dog and always greated you with a wagging stub of a tail. She will be greatly missed by all of us! Please say "hi" to Lady Bug when you see her Bailey!

Well - enjoy the pictures and stay tuned as tomorrow we are all heading off to Sesame Street Place and see Elmo in person!!!

Michael (why is traffic stopped again), Ann Marie (what - there is a sale at Gymboree?) and Savannah (let's play!)

"Let me drive Daddy, I am sure this one gets better gas milage!"

I think that we have crossed over to the Big Girl Bed!

Moms and Daughters, what could be better?

"I'm not sleepy, are you?

This is 3 minutes after seeing each other for the first time in a year!

"Mom, are you done with that? Ahhh, never mind!"