Bob's Hamburg

Today, Frank and I had the good fortune of dropping off the kids with my parents for a few hours, so we could finish our Christmas shopping. (That's right folks, we're done! We started and finished early this year.) Anyway, we decided to start our day with lunch. My parents and grandfather have been telling us about this place in Akron that has been around "forever". Supposedly, they have the best hamburger around. Now, I've found any hamburger hard to compete with our local Swensons or a California In and Out Burger, but I have to say, this one is a close contender, if not my new favorite. We ventured to Bob's Hamburg on East Ave. in Akron today. It's just this cozy little dive with a counter seating 8 people and no more than 5 booths. Needless to say, we were a bit skeptical, but I've always enjoyed visiting little mom and pop places like this, knowing they surely have so much history. Well, we were very pleasantly surprised and had an incredible burger and tasty homemade onion rings...yum! The staff was a trip as well, since they all were over 60 and basically everyone did everything...serve, cook, cash register...kind of chaotic if you ask me, but also kind of charming in a way. Anyway, we had a lovely visit at Bob's Hamburg today and would recommend to all you Akronites to stop by sometime, but try to make it a weekend lunch outing because they close at 2 p.m.

No Fun Being Sick!

I haven't blogged in awhile and for good reason. About 3 weeks ago, the boys came down with colds, pretty severe that I had to take them to the doctor, only to find out that it is viral, and will have to simply run its course. I also came down with the same virus, so poor Frank was the only one healthy for about a week. Then, of course, he got it as well, just as the kids were starting to feel better. Luckily, we were all healthy enough to enjoy Thanksgiving, but just a couple days later, the virus came back in full force for me and the kids again. I am coughing my head off, Jacob's got a head cold, and Evan has an ear infection. It's made for a difficult time in the Choate household lately. I promise as we start feeling better that I will post more pics and updates! Until then, we would appreciate your wishes for good nights rests!