Thursday, August 14, 2008

The Company of Good Friends and the Perks of Age


The Gang
Originally uploaded by Jagrap
Last Friday the boys made their inaugural trek to Zoombezi Bay. It is adjacent to the Columbus Zoo, on the other side of the dam, placing it all of a quarter mile from our house. One would think that they would have made it early this summer, but as always, the boys lives are full.

Their first encounter with the new water slides, pools and attractions was in the company of the Chesters. Even though we don't socialize with them frequently, each time is joy. I have snapshots of Michael and Jack in strollers together (at the Zoo), making him Michael's oldest friend. Lizzie is a firecracker and gets along with Alex very well, and little Anna is just adorable. Michael, Jack, Alex and Lizzie were allowed to roam the grounds freely as long as they stayed together. This was big for Jenny, and only came to pass due to Judy's wise tutelage. That wisdom allowed the boys to not only experience the company of good friends, but also some of the freedom of getting older.
RAP (8.14.2008)

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