While in Chicago, I managed to carve some time away from my family to visit with Mark and Laura in Oak Park. After an enjoyable dinner, we were hanging out in front of their house, while their daughter Lily played with some of the other neighborhood children. Of course, they had Mark to provide at least some of the entertainment:

Mark, holding a partially deflated soccer ball.

All in all, it was quite an enjoyable visit. The Zinthefer family seems to be doing well, and Lily is certainly growing like crazy. One more bonus picture after the break.