My friend Kathy lives in California. We went to graduate school together at the University of Michigan, and along with Grace and Jennifer, we worked for two years on a master’s project at the Brookfield Zoo. Our master’s project was a lot of fun. The things that kept us happy and sane throughout that long effort was common friendship, a love of food, and lots and lots of baked goods.
I last saw Kathy in 2007 when we all met up for a reunion in Austin (see post here). Since then, she’s gotten married and we’ve both had a child. Life happens! Kathy’s husband Eddie is doing a lot of traveling for work these days, and they are all located in Chicago this week. So on Sunday afternoon, they were nice enough to make the drive up to Madison to visit us. It was great to see Kathy and Eddie and such a treat to meet sweet little Zach.
I brought my camera as we played at Olbrich park and caught a few images. That little boy sure does feel exuberantly happy about the water!
On Tuesday, the kids and I packed up and drove down to Chicago to spend the day at the Brookfield Zoo with Kathy and Zach. The day was rainy, but we had so much fun visiting the Hammil Family Play Zoo, the Swamp, Tropic World, and the new Bear & Bison exhibit. I’m heading down to Chicago for a workshop this weekend, so I’m hoping to get to spend a little more time with Kathy before she leaves. It’s always fun to get together!