Happy hour

Yesterday was bittersweet. My dear colleague and friend, Jen, is leaving Kalamazoo College! She has been a wonderful friend and a great admission counselor and co-worker. I am sad to see her go, but she's headed off to graduate school, so she's leaving for a great reason! Yesterday after work we celebrated her with a happy hour in the Bell's beer garden. Todd and Nathan joined us, as well as Bryan, Ellie and Gavin. It's so great to have not only a venue, but a group of co-workers that are very open and friendly and excited to see spouses and children join in the celebration.

Nathan absolutely adores Ellie (and she is so good with him!) so between playing with her, exploring the garden, and eating dirt, he was in heaven!

Me and my dirty-faced boy


Nathan, Ellie and Gavin hanging out in the grass