Walks and Floods

As soon as the weather started to warm up, we decided to enjoy some outdoors.  Two weeks ago, we went for a walk in one of our frequented Forest Preserves.  It was a nice change from the usual days of studying for Tim and working for me.  

 We saw a blue jay on our walk, so cute! It was my first time seeing one.  

First signs of Spring, makes me so happy :) I am sooo eager for Spring to be officially here! Mainly because my family is coming to visit in a couple of weeks, and I really want them to see the beautiful cherry blossoms and pretty flowers.  

 Goodbye snowman, we call this little guy the stick man :)

Not too long after our first walk, we decided to go on another.  This time we weren't able to travel too far because of the flood that occurred last week.  Tim and I decided to explore the aftermath of the crazy rain.  Fortunately the Trinity campus was not affected, but some of our professors, church family members and co-workers are still cleaning up their homes.  

This is at Half Day Forest Preserve, we normally walk on this trail.  

This is at another forest preserve nearby.  

Driving by the front of someone's home entrance.  

 This is a street close to our church.  

If you look closely, you can see the top of the trash can.  

 We weren't the only curious ones, this kid decided to bring his bike and fishing pole.

This is what happens when you live in a flat state.  

I couldn't help but think of the flood back in Noah's time, what a horrible time that must have been.  Fortunately, we haven't heard of any death or injuries caused by the flood, praise God!