Category Archives: Family

Family-related anecdotes, visits, events, or topics.

Joshua’s first middle school band concert

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Joel

We went to Joshua’s first band concert at his middle school. last night Yes, he’s still playing the trumpet, and I think he’s enjoying it. All of the grandparents were also able to make it for this momentous occasion. Apparently the school … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2016

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Joel

This year’s Thanksgiving was probably the least complicated in recent memory. I was able to work from home Wednesday and Friday, while Namita took off from Wednesday on. Wow, nice. Wednesday night / Thanksgiving… Eve (?), the kids went to … Continue reading →

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Shanta’s Retirement Dinner

Posted on November 19, 2016 by Joel

My mother-in-law recently retired as a long-time professor at Union Community College, where she taught English as a Second Language for over 30 years. On Friday evening, her former colleagues threw a small party for her and two other retiring … Continue reading →

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The Ipes ran in our first ever 5K at the Princeton Pacers’ Clash Dash 5K

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Joel

Since September, Lily has been running in a program called Girls on the Run. Twice a week, she’s running on a track with a number of other girls. The season is now over, and I think it was a good experience for … Continue reading →

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Photos from my niece Abby’s 6th birthday party

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Joel

My niece Abigail celebrated her 6th birthday party. It was some pajama-themed party from some Nickelodeon tv show about…. pajamas?  I’m not sure, but hey, kids love pajamas. I used my still-new 55-200 mm telephoto lens at the party, and … Continue reading →

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Josh went away to Boy Scout Summer Camp for a week, and we all survived

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Joel

This year, Josh attended a week of Boy Scout Camp  along with his Boy Scout troop plus other troops from around the Northeast. This was the first time that he would be away from home for an entire week, out in Forestburg Scout … Continue reading →

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We had a backyard camp-out on July 10th

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Joel

You know, a lot of people talk about braving the wilderness, but we Ipes actually do it. We’re not afraid of braving the wild outdoors and camping out in our backyard. No, sir. The kids (mostly Lily) had expressed this … Continue reading →

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Visiting the Silverball Museum in Asbury Park

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Joel

I love playing pinball and old video games.  Always have.  Last month for Father’s Day, we went to Asbury Park to hang out and enjoy the day out. We had initially planned to also visit the Silverball Museum, but ran out … Continue reading →

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Attending a Trenton Thunder game with the church folks on June 18 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Joel

I helped organize a church outing this year (2nd year in a row?) to Arm & Hammer Park to see the Trenton Thunder play. It was a beautiful Saturday evening game, and we got to experience the fireworks afterwards. The … Continue reading →

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Josh’s 5th Grade / Elementary School Graduation

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Joel

Our boy is growing up. On June 17th, Josh finished fifth grade, and officially graduated from elementary school. The school held a graduation ceremony for all of the fifth graders, complete with singing and a graduation ceremony. It was all … Continue reading →

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