Author Archives: Joel

The Bruisers end-of-season party

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Joel

Last Friday, we celebrated the Bruisers’ softball season with a small party at Teo & Sofia’s house. Pool party, hot tub, BBQ, and drinks. What more could you ask for? We handed out trophies and the kids all had a … Continue reading →

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Lily’s last softball game of the season

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joel

  On Tuesday, we had the Bruisers last game of the season. I know I missed a number of games, but that season went fast. I’m glad I was able to make the last game of the season. Despite my misgivings, … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Dance Recital 2015

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Joel

Yesterday was Lily’s latest dance recital. Held at Kendall Hall at The College of New Jersey , we had most of the family head on over to see her class perform “This is the Sixties” from the musical Hairspray. Lily did great! Afterwards … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony 2015

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Joel

Last Tuesday, I took a day off to help out with Lily’s Girl Scout Daisy to Brownie Bridging Ceremony. That’s right, she’s finished her first year of being a Girl Scout, and I think she actually likes it. We had … Continue reading →

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Nicole’s Birthday Dinner at Peking Pavillion

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Joel

This past Friday night, we met up with neighborhood friends to celebrate Nicole’s birthday. The venue was a fancy Chinese restaurant called Peking Pavilion in Manalapan NJ. We had the kids stay over with my in-laws, which would allow us … Continue reading →

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Here’s everything we did this Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Joel

It was a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. The Ipes had no travel plans, and we would be staying around town. It was action-packed. It was fun-filled. It was productive. And it was an opportunity to remember our veterans. Friday I … Continue reading →

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Flag planting with the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Joel

On Friday, I had a half day, which was nice, and I got home around 4 pm. Many Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in the area would be meeting up at 4:15 pm at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial … Continue reading →

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A full Sunday for the Ipes — cycling, birthday parties, attending a wine festival, and dinner in town with friends

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Joel

Last Sunday, there was some big event at Working Dog Winery in our town. In the morning was the 8th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k Race, starting/ending at the Winery. In the late morning, they hosted the Chesterfest Wine Festival, … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) and our big date night

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Joel

With the new Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) coming out in theaters, we planned our next date night in advance. Kids would sleep over at my parents’ house, and we’d go out for a dinner and a movie. After work and … Continue reading →

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A busy Saturday capped off with an evening at Six Flags

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Joel

Gym class in the morning? Check. Helping out at Hugs for Brady 5K run on behalf of church in the afternoon, albeit briefly? Double check. An evening at Six Flags Great Adventure, plus a surprise meet-up with neighborhood friends the Brian, … Continue reading →

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