It started out on a rocky note when Michaela, Lexi and Barb had to make a quick trip to the ER after Michaela slipped off her chair and cut the corner of her mouth. The good news is: there is an excellent pediatric ER just minutes from the apartment, Michaela needed only 3 stitches, Lexi handled the situation beautifully, and Jim got quality time with Nathan while the girls spent about four hours at the ER. And the best news is that Michaela bounced right back and is doing great after her first (and hopefully last!) bout with stitches.
So the next day we had to go into the district and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. Barb had brought some of her kites with us, and where's the best place to fly kites in DC? The field by the Washington Monument, of course!
Michaela and Barb got the kite up immediately, and before we knew it, Michaela was off and running.
Nathan got some tips from Lexi...and Barb...and Granddad - check out his results!
Nathan really loved the dandelions, and he excelled at picking them.
For some reason, we got on a Surfing "kick" - and practiced our moves everywhere - including on the bed.
Back in Cleveland Jim attended a special pre-opening event at the VA Medical Center in University Circle. The VA is building a new facility there to house over 100 homeless veterans and Volunteers of America will manage the facility. Here's a look at the building's exterior as construction is almost finished. The official opening will take place on May 16.
To wrap up the month, we had to hit Progressive Field for a couple of ball games and be a part of the franchise record-setting of the most victories in the month of April for the Tribe. Patti and John came into town for the Friday night game, and Patti scored great seats behind home plate. We witnessed the walk off grand slam by Carlos Santana in a victory over Detroit - AWESOME! John, the Tiger fan that he is, did not quite share our enthusiasm. Too bad the Tribe ended up sweeping the series!
