Ben's Photo Gallery

Iowa Corn Indy 250

Ben — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:05:41 +0000

Date: Jun 21, 2009
Number of Photos in Album: 5

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White Sox vs. Indians 6-6-09

Ben — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 23:27:22 +0000

Date: Jun 6, 2009
Number of Photos in Album: 34

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Apple TV Unboxing

Ben — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Me unboxing my Apple TV. Watch the video of the unboxing and the onscreen setup here: http://www.vimeo.com/629293

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Jan 22, 2008
Number of Photos in Album: 30

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Hinc Christmas

Ben — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Just a few pictures from our post-Christmas Christmas.

Location: Lansing IL
Date: Jan 12, 2008
Number of Photos in Album: 7

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Christmas in Pella 2007

Ben — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 08:00:00 +0000

Location: Pella, IA
Date: Jan 5, 2008
Number of Photos in Album: 27

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Unboxing: Jawbone

Ben — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:40:19 +0000

Some shots of my new Jawbone being unboxed.

Date: Jan 3, 2008
Number of Photos in Album: 14

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Bennett Family Christmas 2007

Ben — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 04:48:05 +0000

Christmas in South Holland once again - for the last time!

Date: Dec 25, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 7

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Jake's 18th Birthday Party

Ben — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 05:58:55 +0000

At the Bennett House in South Holland, IL.

Date: Dec 20, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 14

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Thanksgiving 2007

Ben — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:12:56 +0000

A day and a half in Pella for Thanksgiving.

Date: Nov 24, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 11

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Angel and Grandma

Ben — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:29:36 +0000

Date: Nov 10, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 5

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Meatloaf Dinner

Ben — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 05:25:11 +0000

Photos of my awesome dinner plus some new additions.

Date: Oct 13, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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Vacation 2007: Mall of America & Norman, OK

Ben — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:25:26 +0000

My vacaction in October 2007 to Mall of America and Norman, OK.

Date: Oct 9, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 60

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Netgear WGR614 Unboxing

Ben — Sat, 29 Sep 2007 06:10:07 +0000

For those looking for a basic Wireless-G router, this one is great. I've tried Linksys...I've tried D-Link...but this one is by far my favorite. Setup was a breeze.

Date: Sep 28, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 14

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National City Southeast Picnic

Ben — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:09:57 +0000

Our picnic at the park.

Date: Sep 26, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 59

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National City at the Shelter

Ben — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:06:59 +0000

We did community service.

Date: Sep 26, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 23

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White Sox vs. Angels - September 16, 2007

Ben — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 20:37:10 +0000

It was a great game. The captions say it all.

Date: Sep 18, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 139

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Angel vs. Spider

Ben — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:27:29 +0000

Found a spider in the bathtub. Showed it to Angel. Took pictures.

Date: Sep 14, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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New Toys

Ben — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:44:56 +0000

An unboxing of new toys: a 6 foot HDMI cable and an external eSATA enclosure.

Date: Sep 13, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 40

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National City at Trinity

Ben — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:00:00 +0000

A few pics our the table at the end of the day.

Location: Palos Heights, IL
Date: Sep 1, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 3

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Bennett Farm

Ben — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000

My trip to the Bennett Farm.

Location: Sully, IA
Date: Aug 27, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 28

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Pella Trip

Ben — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000

My August 2007 trip to Pella.

Location: 50219
Date: Aug 25, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 18

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Cute Angel

Ben — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000

I walked into my room and she was half out from under the bed - so cute! So I ran and grabbed my camera.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Aug 18, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 6

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Behind the Oven

Ben — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 07:00:00 +0000

Angel had been acting funny arond the stove/oven, so I decided to see what was under/behind...

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Aug 17, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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Angel's Bed

Ben — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000

More shots of Angel's new favorite place.

Location: 60441
Date: Jul 26, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 12

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Angel on the Bed

Ben — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:00:00 +0000

Another photo shoot of opportunity.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Jul 16, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 19

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Something's Melting...

Ben — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:00:00 +0000

I figured out that I melted my microwave splatter shield. Why I put it in the oven I have no idea. This is a combined album.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Jun 27, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 22

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Angel Sit-Standing

Ben — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 03:22:22 +0000

Too funny to pass up...

Date: Jun 25, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Why You Don't Want Well Water

Ben — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 04:23:59 +0000

This is what the guts of my dishwasher look like. Imagine what my guts must look like!

Date: Jun 20, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 10

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Angel In Her Natural Habitat

Ben — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 05:13:51 +0000

I managed to catch Angel playing with her toys both in photos and video.

Date: Jun 16, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 16

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The Move (Part 3)

Ben — Mon, 28 May 2007 19:30:38 +0000

Location: Pella, IA
Date: May 28, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 10

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The Move (Part 2)

Ben — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:07:15 +0000

More pictures after the move.

Location: Pella, IA
Date: May 27, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 55

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The Move

Ben — Fri, 25 May 2007 04:55:36 +0000

Location: Pella, IA
Date: May 24, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 69

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Westy in the House!

Ben — Sat, 12 May 2007 16:30:41 +0000

My new Westinghouse LCD HDTV came today.

Date: May 12, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 8

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George & Gracie

Ben — Fri, 11 May 2007 07:00:00 +0000

Pictures of my geese, George and Gracie.

Location: 60462
Date: May 11, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 17

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Gnawed Cord

Ben — Sun, 06 May 2007 20:52:41 +0000

Angel likes to chew on things.... Hope I don't come home to a fried cat one of these days.

Date: May 6, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 3

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Angel's April Photo Shoot

Ben — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:00:30 +0000

Caught Angel lounging on the top of her two flat.

Date: Apr 28, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Angel Lounging

Ben — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 02:57:16 +0000

Queen of the house.

Date: Apr 3, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 2

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Weird Eye

Ben — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:42:26 +0000

Lauren's messed up eye.

Date: Mar 20, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 5

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Cube Head

Ben — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:38:25 +0000

Does this really need a description?

Date: Mar 20, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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Fun at the Apple Store

Ben — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:29:38 +0000

My mom and sister discovered Photo Booth...see for yourself!

Date: Mar 20, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 29

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Angel's New Album

Ben — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 19:00:00 +0000

I'll be adding new random pics to this album unless they are a part of a larger theme.

Date: Mar 13, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 1

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Angel Discovers the Bed

Ben — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:42:48 +0000

Until today she only slept on the bed when I was in it. Guess she's learning...because now it's HER bed!!!

Date: Mar 10, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 6

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Angel on the Roof

Ben — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 08:00:00 +0000

She never sleeps here! Must've been her first trip to Grandpa and Grandma's house that did it.

Date: Mar 8, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 8

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Standing Water Along Highland Ave

Ben — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:02:14 +0000

Photos of the street with water levels that are closer to Dec. 3, 2006.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Feb 22, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 5

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Angel and Daddy

Ben — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 10:02:14 +0000

Angel and Daddy sitting on the recliner. Did I mention she likes the camera?

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Feb 21, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Angel in Her Two Flat

Ben — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:43:35 +0000

She just looked so cute sleeping.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Feb 19, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Blowed-Up Video Card

Ben — Sun, 11 Feb 2007 02:20:23 +0000

My poor poor Gainward GeForce 3 Ti200 decided to blow up. Oh well, it was a good card while it lasted. Now my Ubuntu box must deal with an ATI Rage Pro....

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Feb 10, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 7

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Angel's First Album

Ben — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 08:00:00 +0000

Assorted pictures of Angel, from her first day at home until today.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Feb 8, 2007
Number of Photos in Album: 48

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New Year's 2006

Ben — Sun, 31 Dec 2006 22:47:33 +0000

New Year's Eve weekend in Pella.

Location: Pella, IA
Date: Dec 31, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 28

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Christmas 2006

Ben — Sun, 24 Dec 2006 08:00:00 +0000

My Christmas with the Bennett family.

Location: South Holland, IL
Date: Dec 24, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 15

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Angel on the Second Floor

Ben — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 05:24:45 +0000

She just loves the two flat!

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Dec 18, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 16

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The Arm

Ben — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 07:31:39 +0000

A compilation of arm pictures at various stages of my recovery.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Dec 14, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 16

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MX Revolution

Ben — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:00:00 +0000

My MX Revolution in all its glory. Really should've wiped it down first...

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Nov 18, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 7

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Abbie on the Couch

Ben — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 07:00:00 +0000

Abbie sitting on the couch. Once again, couldn't resist. I think some of these turned out really well. I wish I could've focused the yawn better but at least I caught it. Happened to be in “Kids and Pets” mode at the time.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 21, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 12

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Abbie HD

Ben — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 02:46:45 +0000

I just can't resist a sleeping (or almost sleeping) Abbie, this time lounging on the corner of the bed.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 20, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 6

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Lockport Apartment - My NEW Apartment as of December 1, 2006

Ben — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:00:00 +0000

Very nice apartment in Lockport.

Location: Lockport, IL
Date: Oct 20, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 26

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Abbie Close-Ups

Ben — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 07:00:00 +0000

Just messin' around with Abbie. NOTE: This was before I discloved the "Close-Up" setting on my new A540. Oh well.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 14, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 8

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Abbie's Kitchen Photo Shoot

Ben — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 01:12:35 +0000

Started out taking a picture of Abbie's new water bowl. Went downhill from there...

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 13, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 17

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Unboxing the A540

Ben — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 23:48:03 +0000

Unboxing my new A540. From these pictures you can see *why* I need a new camera.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 12, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 19

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Abbie's Bed

Ben — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:26:03 +0000

Yes, my bed is really Abbie's bed. That's the way it works.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 12, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 5

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First A540 Shots

Ben — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 21:55:05 +0000

First "photo shoot" with my new A540.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Oct 12, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 6

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John Deere

Ben — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:43:48 +0000

Trip to John Deere headquarters in Moline, IL.

Location: Moline, IL
Date: Sep 20, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 45

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Rock Island Arsenal

Ben — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 06:43:48 +0000

Trip to the Rock Island Arsenal Museum in Rock Island, IL.

Location: Rock Island, IL
Date: Sep 20, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 22

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Morgan Court Apartment

Ben — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:37:26 +0000

This apartment was on Morgan Court in Manhattan, just down the street from the new First Bank of Manhattan main bank. It was my favorite of the three and at $745 seems like quite a deal. Only downside: second floor.

Location: Manhattan, IL
Date: Sep 12, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 13

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Blue Building Apt.

Ben — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:37:26 +0000

This was the first apartment I looked at. It was in a blue building on the corner of State & North in Manhattan. It was strangely shaped with lots of angular rooms. Price: $750.

Location: Manhattan, IL
Date: Sep 12, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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Apartment with Garage

Ben — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 18:37:26 +0000

This was the second apartment I looked at. It had a garage but otherwise was not very impressive. And expensive at $880.

Location: Manhattan, IL
Date: Sep 12, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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Parking Lot

Ben — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:21:55 +0000

They are finally doing something about the parking lot.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Aug 27, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 3

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Demolition Derby Car

Ben — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 13:14:45 +0000

This was parked behind my apartment building. I thought I'd snap a few shots.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Aug 26, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 2

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Abbie in her Garage

Ben — Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:33:26 +0000

Abbie returns to her garage.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Aug 20, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 3

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Josie's Crazy Ears

Ben — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:33:26 +0000

Josie with her ears all done up.

Location: Pella, IA
Date: Aug 15, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 2

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Iowa State Fair 2006

Ben — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 20:33:26 +0000

Pictures from my trip to the Iowa State Fair.

Location: Des Moines, IA
Date: Aug 14, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 35

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Spider

Ben — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 04:43:37 +0000

Abbie found this thing crawling on the floor. Based on the number of legs, I'm pretty sure it's some kind of spider. A big spider. Ewww.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Aug 6, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 5

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Abbie's Mess

Ben — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 15:55:10 +0000

This is what I woke up to. Bad cat!!!

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Aug 4, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Kitten Mitten

Ben — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 04:39:26 +0000

Abbie's newest toy: the Kitten Mitten. At first she was scared but now she loves it.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Jul 29, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 7

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Abbie Missed

Ben — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:18:14 +0000

Abbie missed her litter box...

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Jul 20, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 3

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Abbie's New Food

Ben — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 20:23:20 +0000

Pictures of Abbie's new Fancy Feast.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Jul 15, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Found Abbie

Ben — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 23:04:36 +0000

I looked all over the house for Abbie. I finally found her....

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Jun 29, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Bennett's - Father's Day Weekend

Ben — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 07:00:00 +0000

Location: South Holland, IL
Date: Jun 17, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 7

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Brookfield Zoo

Ben — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 07:00:00 +0000

Day at Brookfield sponsored by Great Lakes Bank.

Location: Brookfield, IL
Date: Jun 4, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 61

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Manteno State Hospital

Ben — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 07:45:51 +0000

A late-night jaunt to the newly boarded-up Manteno State Hospital.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Apr 19, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 45

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Abbie With Tape on her Head

Ben — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 04:44:36 +0000

Date: Mar 25, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 3

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Protege5

Ben — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:17:01 +0000

My new ride!

Location: Calumet City, IL
Date: Feb 23, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 1

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Auto Show

Ben — Fri, 17 Feb 2006 03:47:24 +0000

Tim, Jessica, and me go to the Chicago International Auto Show!!!

Location: Chicago, IL
Date: Feb 16, 2006
Number of Photos in Album: 16

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China

Ben — Fri, 16 Dec 2005 01:20:49 +0000

My dad's trip to China.

Location: China
Date: Dec 15, 2005
Number of Photos in Album: 9

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Abbie on the Garage

Ben — Tue, 29 Nov 2005 04:11:02 +0000

Abbie being ... Abbie.

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Nov 28, 2005
Number of Photos in Album: 6

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Abbie's Bath

Ben — Sun, 04 Sep 2005 01:16:19 +0000

Abbie getting a flea bath - worst day ever!

Location: Manteno, IL
Date: Sep 3, 2005
Number of Photos in Album: 8

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Josie Photo Shoot

Ben — Wed, 17 Aug 2005 03:08:27 +0000

Hi-res photos of Josie.

Location: Pella, IA
Date: Aug 16, 2005
Number of Photos in Album: 4

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Iowa State Fair

Ben — Tue, 16 Aug 2005 03:00:20 +0000

My trip to the Iowa State Fair in August 2005.

Location: Iowa State Fairgrounds, IA
Date: Aug 15, 2005
Number of Photos in Album: 28

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