WHAT'S IN A NAME? | ARLO'S WELCOME

ARLO

The name Arlo, meaning "fortified hill," perfectly relates to a special person in our life that has been rock-solid for decades and has always been there when we have needed help - and when we wanted to celebrate our wins. He is a fundamentally good person and he loves genuinely and unconditionally. Our bond is very special and one that has helped shape our growing family over the years.

TREXTON

At the heart of his name, we wanted to encompass a sense of strength in a way that was unique and meaningful to our family.

We have a close friend who has provided us with a wealth of knowledge, and both his friendship and advice is world class. He also happens to have a unique investment thesis: He buys T. rex fossils. His incredible collection is showcased in a beautiful coffee table book with black-and-white photography adorning our living room. This book has sparked many conversations and ignited our imagination. We have been captivated by the T. rex's remarkable attributes: a brain twice as powerful as any other dinosaur, with special vents to keep it cool under pressure.

Our home in Montana has played a pivotal role in our story. It has become our refuge to escape the Florida summer heat (needless to say, it obviously gets hot in Montana as well, hence the new baby). Montana’s Big Sky Country has had a calming effect on us. It truly is “The Last Best Place” as they say.

At the end of the day, we swim and sit on the dock. In the middle of the night, we have jumped in the car to go up the hill to get epic views of constellations, the space station, and aura borealis. Suffice it to say, our family does not just have a house in Montana, we have a home. A place of belonging that we enjoy sharing with our family and our many kind, genuine friends.

The connection between Montana and paleontology, particularly its rich history with T. rex discoveries, felt like a sign – a perfect way to bring a piece of our Montana life into our growing family. Our very own T. rex…

The world’s first identified T. rex was found in the Hell Creek area near Jordan, MT, in 1902 by paleontologist Barnum Brown.
“Montana’s T. rex,” found near Fort Peck Lake in 1997, is one of the most complete T. rex specimen ever found. A cast of the specimen is on display at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center in Fort Peck, Montana, and the real skeleton is displayed at the Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana.
The Museum of the Rockies in Bozeman, Montana has the world’s largest collection of T. rex specimens.
The most complete juvenile T. rex was found in Carter County, Montana, in 2001. A cast of the specimen is on display at the Carter County Museum in Ekalaka, Montana.
Wyrex, discovered in 2004 in Fallon County, Montana, was the first T. rex to have a complete third metatarsal. A cast of the specimen is on display at the Carter County Museum.
In 2014, the fossil bones of the Wankel T. rex (MOR 555 discovered by Kathy Wankel in 1988) were sent to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History on a fifty-year loan.

While we don't expect our ATB to have 60 bone-crushing teeth, we do hope he inherits the metaphorical strength, intelligence, and cool-headedness of his namesake. Together, the name “Arlo Trexton” embodies our hopes for our son: to stand strong, to approach life aggressively, with curiosity and intelligence, and to never let anything stand in his way.

In choosing this name, we're not just naming our child; we're honoring a friendship, celebrating a place that has become our home, and paying homage to one of the most steadfast people in our lives.

As Arlo Trexton grows, we hope he'll carry with him the spirit of adventure, the strength of character, and the deep connections that his name represents.