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Army of One

Rob — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:22:04 +0000

I’ve had this kicking around in my brain for a few years.

Baby pictures have moved to Facebook

Rob — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:12:40 +0000

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2019099&id=1472799969&l=9248222798

Winter Arden Pictures

Rob — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:42:29 +0000

Arden is almost 8 months!

All Photos…

Hello world!

Rob — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:50:59 +0000

Site will be back up soon!

I have changed my web host and also changed from Serendipity to Word Press!

More pictures of the little guy

Rob — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Arden is now 4+ months old. Here are some pictures from the recent past that include a bunch of firsts. (First trip to the beach, first sail, first visit to a farm, and more.)

Arden Summer & Fall

The Joy of Home Ownership

Rob — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:14:16 +0000

5:50 AM Saturday… The baby is finally sleeping… CRASH

Arden is Home

Rob — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:34:36 +0000

We came home from Beverly Hospital on Monday afternoon. The first twenty-four hours were a bit overwhelming but we are starting to establish some routines. Check out the photos…

Just Born

New Baby!

Rob — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:15:52 +0000

Arden Swan Hall born July 10th, 2008
10 Pounds 3 Ounces

Every man has two countries

Rob — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 03:38:41 +0000

I can only really use two words to describe my affinity for France, “Cheese Course.” I have always been a lover of cheese. However, usually this is a cheap or impatient love. Impatient as in: I haven’t eaten all day and I rush home and stuff my face with it because the high fat content satisfies my hunger. Cheap as in: I’m cooking dinner and instead of using a delicate spice blend or looking up a new recipe I just slather my creation with not-necessarily-the-right-type of cheese to hide the blandness of my creation.

The third part of our trip was spent visiting towns along the Saône river in the Burgandy region in France via riverboat. Often dinner would include the cheese course. Far from being cheap or impatient, this is a course served after your entrée and plat principal. You are not cutting your selections from the cheese plate presented to you because you need the calories. You are taking time to finish your conversation and your bottle of wine. You are taking time to appreciate artists whose work is a bacterial process. You have a slight awareness of the delights of dessert that may follow but you are in no rush to leave the moment. Yes, France you have helped me realize a love that is patient, mature, and content.

Beth and I were in Europe for almost three weeks which is probably the longest trip I have taken out of the country. Paris was beautiful and vibrant and we were lucky to be able to visit with Carl and his friends. We rented an apartment from very friendly woman, Issabel. She was nice enough to join us for dinner on our way back through Paris at the end of our trip.

We visited and stayed with Dylan in Munich. While busy working he was able to take some time off to do a day trip with us to Tegernsee south of Munich. Tegernsee was easily one of the most scenic places I have ever been.

Paris

Germany

La Saône

Chicago / Ryan & Adrienne’s Wedding

Rob — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 14:32:20 +0000

Beth and I took a trip last weekend to Chicago Illinois and Lafayette Indiana. We stayed with Chris in Chicago and attended Ryan & Adrienne’s wedding in Lafayette.

The Wedding was beautiful and we had a great time!

I had never spent time in Chicago, some notes:
- It’s big!
- It’s in the Midwest. (You see road signs for places like Wisconsin.)
- Millennium Park is just awesome. Really well designed, every element is fascinating and discoverable. I’m jealous.
- The Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier is lame. You get on, ride around once, then get off. Lame. There is a little McDonalds logo on each car. (Actually, just skip Navy Pier unless you have a reason to go there.)
- I like the (presumably) city owned but resident adopted plantings in-between the sidewalk and street.

Photos