Category Archives: Family

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

Happy Easter!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Joel
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Joshua’s 11th Birthday Party

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Joel

For Josh’s 11th birthday, we decided to change it up a bit. Instead of inviting 30 kids to some facility for jumping, pizza and cake, we opted to do something focused more on quality than quantity. Josh invited just three of … Continue reading →

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Josh at the NJSFWC state spelling bee

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Joel

We were back in New Brunswick with a lot of other folks for the NJSFWC state spelling bee. Lots of smart kids. We were of course here two weeks ago for the regional competition where Josh placed second. After Lily … Continue reading →

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Josh made the Top 3 at this year’s Regional Spelling Bee

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Joel

It’s been a busy few weeks since this year’s District Spelling Bee, hosted by the Greater Hightstown Juniorettes. Josh had been studying for a few weeks now, and we’ve been quizzing him when we could. Last year, the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s … Continue reading →

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Josh made the Top 3 at this year’s Greater Hightstown Juniorette’s District Spelling Bee

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel

Credit my wife again — She pushed and encouraged to register and compete in this year’s district-wide spelling bee, put on by the Greater Hightstown Juniorettes. Last year, Josh came in 1st, and then competed at the state-level competition. With … Continue reading →

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Josh’s final Blue & Gold Ceremony

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Joel

Josh attended his last Blue & Gold Ceremony with Cub Scout Pack 53 earlier this month. If you haven’t kept up on what the big pomp & circumstance is  all about, this is the big ceremony or event where each … Continue reading →

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The kids did well at their 2nd karate tournament

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Joel

The kiddos participated in their 2nd karate tournament at the school. For some reason, I don’t have pictures or even a post from last year, so I’ll have to dig those up. In any case, yes, they were in a karate … Continue reading →

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The Ipes Last Hurrah at the Pinewood Derby

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Joel

This year was Josh’s last Pinewood Derby race. Last year, I was interested in participating in the Adults race, and Lily was interested in the Siblings race. Unfortunately, nobody had time for all that. Since this was the last chance … Continue reading →

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Dinner out with the Davids & Chackos to celebrate someone’s 75th birthday

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Joel

My father-in-law turned 75 this year, As the Chackos and the Davids (and the Ipes!) were all in town (relatively speaking) simultaneously, we met up for dinner.

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Watch out! We got some newly-minted blue belts

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Joel

Joshua and Lily recently tested to become blue belts, and they passed! I had wanted to make it, but got pulled into some last-minute fire drill at the office. After I got home, we went to Sushi King for a … Continue reading →

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