Grandma & Grandpa (Day 13)

Another chill day, Saturday, July 16th.

This is what every morning looked like.  My dad had already been down to the sea to run and swim (like hours ago... haha!)

Grandma kissing her little Daphodil and Grandpa social media-izing.

Daphné enjoyed drawing on Grandma's notes.

Lunch time.

Dessert time.

Love Linz

Grandma & Grandpa (Day 12)

Well, Grandma and Grandpa are back at their home in California, probably sleeping as I type.  But that doesn't stop me from finishing the blog posts!  

This specific day, Friday, June 15 was the day after the attack.  Nice stood still this day and weeped.  Not much activity.  It was also my parents' 38th wedding anniversary.  Tonio, Pierre and my Dad were supposed to go on a hike, but plans change when a tragedy like this happens so close to home.

So, we stayed mellow, went on a little walk, but mostly enjoyed being together.

My mother in her happy place =).

Grandpa in his happy place =).

We walked up into the hills of Nice.  Here we are taking a little break.  Look at everyone's face... so funny!

And Grandma in her other happy place with her granddaughter.

Love Linz

Grandma & Grandpa (Day 11)

Today was the most joyous of days and the most tragic of days, Thursday, July 14, 2016.  

We started off the day, enjoying our Indian Princess.

Then went for a walk into town.

Stopped off at the fountains, because they're just SO much fun!!!

Grandpa enjoyed following his little granddaughter around.  I really like this one.

 Grandpa is ginormous, taller than the hotel!

Oh man, she's going to be a little surfer girl one day.  She's already got the rash guard on.

Waiting for the fountains to start again.

Yay!!!

This girl is fearless with water.

She got blasted several times in the face and went back for more.

Taking a little break.

Ready to stomp on the fountain.

Then after the fountains, we hit Old Nice for some gelato.

The narrow streets of Old Nice.  The princess is in her chariot just below us.

Of course we had to go to the Promenade, and to our delight, they were preparing for the Bastille Day parade.

Lots of old war vehicles.  Here's my dad saluting next to the American flag.

My mom, Daphné and my dad enjoying the parade.

And here we are with the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea as the background.

Me and my gal! 

All these pictures along the sea were taken just hours before the horrific attack on the Promenade.  Thankfully, we were all tucked in the safety of our home a mile or two away.  My heart is still so heavy and hurting.  I wrote more at this BLOG POST.  I'm not surprised by the evil in this world, but it gets really personal when it hits your own city like this.  I can't stop praying for those who lost loved ones in this senseless act of violence.  Also, for those who are waiting at the hospital hoping their loved ones make it after being severely injured.... and I'm praying a special prayer for those who witnessed first hand the gruesomeness of the attack.

I still cry.  Then I hug Daphné and kiss Tonio.

 

I'm thankful we got to finish the day like this.  Peaceful.  Safe.  All our loved ones accounted for.  It's simple times like theses that you cherish more than anything in the light of the chaos.  I'm thankful God is still on the throne, and He is still worthy to be praised!

Love Linz

Grandma & Grandpa (Day 10)

You may have noticed, there are no pictures for Day 9.  Well, we had a lovely day.  Grandpa went to the beach all day and worked on his skin cancer tan.  HA!  I went into town with my mom and Daphné and did some shopping.  AND... a thief stole my iPhone!!!  GRrrrrrrr!!!  So, no pictures that day even with my real camera.  Oh well, we made up for it on Day 10, Wednesday, July 13th!

A darling little girl in a darling little jumper (thanks Mapi!)

She looks like such a big girl!

Robi and Kikik's house in Antibes!!!  (AKA Rob and Cricri).

Cricri and Tonio getting some food ready.

Cricri and my Mama.

Rob and my Daddy.

Admiring the princess, as always.

Chillin' with her Daddy.

Walkin' with her Daddy.

The Hutchinson's on the couch =).

Did you notice her little Elvis nose, as my mom calls it?

Pork roast... mmmmm.

Homemade ratatouille. 

And this begins a series of photos with her Robi.  It's taken her some time to warm up to him, but I think he found the key... sweets!

So, you can have any one, which one do you want, Daphné?

That one!

Excellent choice!

The French take their desserts seriously.  Works of art, every single one of them.

And Rob discovered she likes chocolate.

The look of bliss for both of them.

Another bite?

Yes please!

And to digest, we wandered to the pool.

No pictures of her swimming, but boy did she love the water!  Here she is proudly standing with Grandpa.

Silly gooses... silly geese?

I'm so thankful for technology.  Thanks to Facetime, Daphné has talked to her Grandma and Grandpa at least 2-3 times a week since we saw them last summer.  When they arrived, she knew exactly who they were and went straight into Grandpa's arms.  As you can see, she's quite comfortable there =).

Showing off for Grandpa and her Papa.

Squishing the desserts in Grandpa's belly!

In the wind tunnel with these 2 beauties.

I liked the shadow of her hair in this one.  It was a crazy windy day, but still so pleasant.

And there's nothing like a good story with Grandpa to top off the day.

Love Linz