We spent a delightful weekend in Northbrook, IL, with the daughter, son-in-law, Mary and Peter Herr, and, of course, Henry. This was our first chance to see the new Northbrook residence, which we liked very much. We also go to see the young hydraulic engineer at work. I do think he will have to enroll at The University of Iowa in order to attend the Institute of Hydraulic Research.


Betsy made us a wonderful meal on Saturday with her new grill, which Pete and I had assembled for her earlier in the day. Beef, shrimp, veggies, and mushrooms on skewers!! Henry had to try out "Bampa" Herr's glasses while we waited for the cooking.

Later, we took a walk through the neighborhood. The playground equipment included a swing and a tubular slide, that Henry found to be quite fun.


It was a great weekend--the first of many to come. Tomorrow is the true last day of work for me. Kathie is retired as of last Friday. We head for the lake sometime Sunday. In the meantime, my brood is coming for the weekend, and what can be better than that?