Virginia

The girls, me, and Hayley had an opportunity to fly to Virginia to visit Mallory and family. We left Thursday the 15th at about 10:00 am and returned Sunday the 18th at about 7:00 pm. It was the perfect length for us. The only other time that I have flown with the girls is when we went to Disneyland a year ago and that flight only last about an hour and half. I've been refusing to travel with my girls to see Mallory and family for a few years simply because I didn't want to make the 4 hour flight with little ones. I wouldn't have gone alone so when we had the chance to go with Hayley it was hard to say no.

 Kate and Hayley were plane buddies for most of the flight there.

 Meg had to sit next to me to start but she did get her fair share of sitting next to Hayley. 

 Most of the trip was low key. Since the time difference and the kids being so young still, we didn't want to wear anybody out by trying to do too much in such a short trip. One day we went for ice cream and Bryson was able to show us one of his favorite parks. 

 Cute little Kellan is so adorable!

 I think Megan liked him a lot!

 Friday night Mallory, Hayley, and I went out for a girls night. We ate at a place called Matchbox. We shared a pizza, berry salad, and had some yummy mini hamburger sliders. It was good to get out with just us girls. I'm not sure we've ever had a chance to all go out and chat as sisters should. With the age difference between Hayley and me and the distance between us and Mallory it's hard to connect. I'm hoping someday Mallory will be able to move back home and we can do it more often.

On Saturday we went to a nearby fair. It was...okay. Honestly the Salt Lake County Fair is better but the kids still had fun. They were able to get their faces painted, enjoyed some rides and we even got snow cones. 

 Hello Kitty

 Elmo

I will note: I think this is the first time Megan was willing to get her face painted.

On Saturday night we hung out at home and took the kids out back to ride bikes. I think us women had more fun trying to ride the tricycle.

Sunday was our last day and we didn't have to fly out until about 4:00 so we decided to head into DC area to explore. We stopped at Georgetown Cupcakes and enjoyed yummy cupcakes for a mid morning snack. 

 Bryson is seriously the craziest eater I know. He knows how to thoroughly enjoy his food!

And of course Megan just licked her frosting... 

 We tried to do a little sight seeing but I'm not sure the kiddos appreciated it. On the way up to see the Lincoln Memorial, Megan asked, "What about Jesus?" I had to explain that this wasn't Jesus, it was Abraham Lincoln and he was a president of our country. I think they're still a little young for historical sight seeing.

 Its so hard to get good pictures of multiple little kiddos. Plus Megan and Kate were busy munching on bananas.

 Jefferson Memorial.

 White house.

 On the flight home I was seated in a row with Kate and Megan, and Hayley was across the aisle from us. I figured she was burnt out from being around kids for four days so I made the girls stay on the row with me. Megan and I made four trips to the airplane bathroom and one visit included Kate. Cramming all three of us in a little airplane bathroom was an adventure. 

 Kate did awesome and was able to self entertain most of the time. Megan on the other hand was very needy. It's always been that way. Kate is awesome at entertaining herself. She is like me, she is my independent one who doesn't mind being alone. Megan on the other hand enjoys being with people constantly and I think secretly (or not so secretly) likes to torment just like her father.

It was a great trip but I'm very glad we made it back home in one piece.