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My sister and I were both adopted (not related) as infants and then my parents gave birth to a boy. I always knew I was adopted and that my family grew by "picking" up a sister. As a matter of fact, at 4, I couldn't understand why we just couldn't pick up "another" brother or sister and had to wait. Brothers and sisters don't always look alike - and even full brothers and sisters are teased for that. My brother and I look more alike than I look like anyone I'm actually related to, even my children - it is uncanny, even now.
I agree with all of the others that knowing that your family grew by adoption and reading storybooks is the best course of action. But I also think you can help her, even at 2, and her brother with a short answer to "your brother and you don't look alike". This will not be the only time they are confronted with this nor the only child that will say something unnerving and having answers ready is more than half the battle. It is also a very good chance for your children to know that you can help them deal with their problems in a very practical manner.
You sound like a marvelous mom - enjoy!
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