This is Ava's preferred line when she wants to make a new friend. Occasionally this is met with a bemused stare followed by a somewhat hasty retreat. But more often than not, it's the opening for a sliding, swinging, giggling, hand-holding good time. I'm in awe of her confidence every time I watch this scene play out. What a beautiful life she'll lead if pals are always this easy to come by.
Aunt Marianne was in town over the long weekend, so we decided an outing to the local water park was in order, and true to form Ava was surrounded by new friends. To avoid being the creepy lady taking pictures of other people's children, I stuck to snapping pics of my little Social Butterfly when she was alone.
Lila, as always, was content to simply go along for the ride. She spent much of the afternoon riding the lazy river with whoever was offering a lap to sit in, charming all the passerby with that killer smile.
On top of all that fun (and a somewhat sketchy-tasting lunch), Aunt Marianne rode a waterslide for the very first time. A successful outing if there ever was one.
