Our love of Wine

Over the years we have grown to really love wine. Everything about it, it's smell, it's taste, the way it grows, the way it's made, everything! We have traveled to see vineyards and meet wine growers. We are regulars at our local wine bar and love to go to tastings. There is nothing like sitting with your friends talking, sharing a bottle of wine. While we both love wine Daniel is the true connoisseur. Daniel is always being asked by family and friends, "what do you suggest we buy?". Well now you can look to his new wine blog. http://danthewineguy.blogspot.com/

He will be talking about the wine we taste and the places we go. We hope you enjoy what he has to say, and remember....good wine is the wine you enjoy drinking!

Congratulations Elizabeth and Andrew!

Elizabeth and Andrew with their New Baby Girl Harper.

Our good friends Elizabeth and Andrew Dobbs just welcomed their first baby into the world. Harper Jane Dobbs was born April 14 at 2:09am. She is 9lbs 3oz and 21 1/2" long. Congratulations Elizabeth and Andrew, and Happy Birthday Little Harper. We love you and miss you all so much!

Spring Break 2009!

Daniel and Robin getting ready to go out for the night.

(Yes Robin has 80's hair, it was humid)

Picture from our balcony, you can kind of see the ocean.

Daniel in the ocean pulling up sand dollars.

A lovely sunset!

We spent 5 days in Ft. Myers Florida and man was it a much needed vacation. Daniel's family was nice enough to invite us. The weather was great and as you will see in our pictures, we are fried crispy. It was great to spend time with family. There were many memories made during this trip, some of which we will leave in Florida :), all of which we will cherish!

Puppy Sitting

Sam and Murphy enjoying time in the sun.

Murphy trying to get fresh, notice Sam is a little nervous.

Reggie, Sam & Murphy rough housing.


Murphy getting a spa treatment.

Reggie, Sam & Murphy waiting for a treat!

While Robin's dad and step mom were on a fabulous cruise, we have been watching their dog Murphy. Murphy is a dachshund so he fits in well with the family. We had fun watching him, and we got some great pictures.....enjoy!

Cirque Du Soleil

Daniel and Robin during intermission

Daniel and Robin after the show

Wow what a show! If you haven't ever been to a Cirque Du Soleil performance, you need to go. Last night we were luck enough to get tickets to KOOZA a Cirque Du Soleil production. This particular show is more Circus like, so there were clowns and people walking on stilts, juggling and lots and lots of dancing. It was great. It is really hard to explain if you haven't ever been. Our advice, JUST GO! You won't regret it.

Sorry Pictures weren't allowed during the show.

Designing a Difference

Daniel and Robin Ulman Cancer Fund Event

Robin and Vern Yip Standing by Robin's Chair Design

Quote Written on the seat of the Chair
"We can learn a lot from trees: they're always grounded but never stop reaching heavenward."
"He who plants a tree plants hope."



Top View of Chair Design



Front View of Chair Design

We had the privilege of attending the Ulman Cancer Funds charity event last night. Eleven the Event, was held in the Horowitz Performing Arts Center at Howard Community College. The theme this year was Designing a Difference: A Celebration of Life, Hope and the Power of Design. Vern Yip from HGTV's Deserving Design was the host. Now, we know most of you may not know who Vern Yip is, but if you are one of Robin's Design friends or watch HGTV at all you know what a big deal it is to meet Vern. He is an amazing Interior Designer and as we found out last night, a really great person. Part of last nights event was a chair design competition. Designers from around Baltimore submitted their designs and the best ones were picked to be actioned off, proceeds to go to the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young adults. Robin entered the competition with her "Tree of Life" Chair. Below is the concept statement for the Chair. It was an exciting evening and great to be able to attend an event that does so many wonderful things for Young Adults with Cancer. Please visit the web site for the Ulman Cancer Fund to read more about their mission and how you can help change the lives of Young Adults with Cancer. http://www.ulmanfund.org/

Concept Statement
“Tree of Life”

An ever-present source of hope, life, design and natural inspiration, the theme of my chair is founded in the tree. I have looked to nature for a source of inspiration. Trees have the ability to grow under the harshest of conditions—from infertile soils to lack of water—not just when circumstances are optimal. They provide us with seemingly endless resources, from oxygenating our air and removing pollutants to paper and wood.

The cradle to cradle motif is also present as we consider the intertwined life cycle of a tree and chair. Just like the reference back to the fundamental material used in the chair, I added cradle to cradle fabrics made from corn to further draw out this representation.

Nature and trees are all around us, protecting and respecting our resources is our greatest hope for the future.

It's been a while!

Patterson Park

Patterson Park

Patterson Park

It's been a while since we have made a post so we thought we would just give a general update. Since giving up the Oldsmobile Robin has bought a "new" car. We are the fine owners of a 2000 Nissan Sentra. Wow, who new having power windows and locks would be so exciting. It's nice being a 2 car family again.

Valentine's day was nice. This was the first in seven years that Daniel didn't have to work. We had a very low key day. It was great to be able to spend the day together celebrating how much we love each other. While we both think Valentine's day is sort of cheesy, any day dedicated to showing your husband or wife a little extra romance can't be all bad.

Work is good for the both of us. These day's you have to just be thankful you have jobs. We are starting to get more and more involved with our church. Epic church is starting a community center here in Baltimore and we are helping with that. Exciting times for us. We love you all!

The attached pictures are from a park here in Baltimore. Just to give you a taste of the things we enjoy here in the city.