The Great Flood of 2013!

Jim and I took the kids downtown today to check out the flooding of the Grand River.  It was quite impressive!  We couldn't believe how much the river has risen! 

Walking across the pedestrian bridge by the Ford Museum.  It was awesome to look over the side of the bridge and see the water right there!

 

Those windows are partly underwater!  I saw a picture on Facebook that someone took from inside that building looking out- you could see a fish swimming by!

Looking at the Public Museum from the Blue Bridge.

We ran into Uncle Dave while we were walking around.  Uncle Dave has been downtown quite a bit since the flooding started- one of his pictures made it to the GR Press. 

Lucia and daddy looking at the flood waters.

The Blue Bridge.

 

Lucia getting ready to show daddy "a big jump!" 

Lucia, "la gattina"

On Friday night we went to an Art Party benefit with Aunt Kerri.  The family who puts it on asks that everyone bring an unused art supply that they donates to the Children's Hospital in memory of their son/brother.   The kids had a lot of fun eating cupcakes, dancing, and doing are projects.   There was a face painter there and Lucia decided on a cat.   I think it turned out pretty cute! 

 

Baseball!

Jim and Ethan went out today and came back with a new baseball bat and ball for Ethan.

He was pretty cute practicing with Daddy!

Like father, like son!  The two handsome men in my life!

Ethan Returns!

Grandma GiGi and Lucia waiting for Nonna and Ethan's plan to land. 

Ethan and Daddy, reunited.  Ethan was pretty tired after his flights.  This morning, he was up around 5am or so.  Hopefully by tomorrow he is back on track and not feeling jet lagged anymore!

While Ethan was in Italy . . .

I thought we would have a bunch of free time and get a ton of stuff accomplished while Ethan has been gone, but Miss Lucia sure has kept us busy on her own!  One thing we did complete was repainting the nursery (thanks Francesca!).  I figured after 5 years it needed a change.  I'll post some before/after pictures once it's all done- we went with a nice, soft yellow color- it turned out great!  Anyway- here are some pictures from the past few weeks (mostly this weekend when the weather was so nice!), while Ethan has been in Italy.  The above picture is Lucia after a nap- I love the dazed look!

The weather this weekend was finally decent- we spent a lot of time outside!

Zero after his bi-yearly bath (we really need to increase the frequency of those!).  He smelled awful before his bath- I don't know why we waited so long!  Now he smells like a normal dog!  At least I don't get whiffs of his stink when he's laying on the floor next to me- except last night when he had the most horrid gas- it was gross!

Lucia riding her tricycle, she can go backwards really well, going forwards is a work in progress!

We went for a walk downtown with Oma and Grandpa on Saturday evening.  It was nice seeing everyone out an enjoying the weather.  Lucia spotted this little dog and ran up to it. 

Miss Fabulous! 

Family Picture- minus one.  Ethan return Friday evening and we can't wait to see him and hear all about his trip!

Lucia sitting by the Request Food sign by the Devos Place.  I told her "this is where daddy's works."  I wonder if she thinks Jim goes and stands by this plaque when he's at "work."?

Oma and Lucia enjoying a moment. 

Lucia in her Easter dress, she's turning into such a proper little girl!  

But then she shoves candy in her mouth and reminds us that she is still our Lucia!