goodbyes

To celebrate our last night there, Rusty and Krista took us to dinner at one of their favorite Mexican places. To get there we took the metro from Union Station to the car, which was parked near the Pentagon. It was rush hour and the train was packed, but it was so nice to see people give up their seats for the kids. Even if they did look like this.

When we got to the restaurant, Rusty was created with a hug. The staff was so funny and so sweet to us and the girls. 

We had a rowdy group. Here are these clowns.

And Krista ordered the BIG drinks. I had no idea they were that big. I was feeling good about half way through. 

This guy makes me happy. 

The girls really warmed up to both Rusty and Krista during this trip. I really want them to have a relationship with all of their family and I think this trip is just what they needed to get closer.

The last night in the bear cave. It was so cold in the basement and I loved everything second of it. Tired days and cold air made this girl sleep really good.

The next morning we headed home. We all had a blast and were sad to leave, but school was starting soon and it was back to reality.

The girls sat in the two seats all by themselves on the flight home. They ate their snacks and watched movies. They even listened to me and chewed gum on the descent. Everyone was happier with this landing.

The National Mall from the plane.