Category Archives: Family

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

We have some new Green Belts

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Joel

Last Friday, the kids went in, tested, and earned their Green Belts. Not much to say really, but they’re really proud of themselves.  Now that they’ve become Green Belts, they want to start taking weapons classes. Nothing good can come … Continue reading →

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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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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 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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Mother’s Day 2015 with the Ipes

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Joel

Mother’s Day weekend was a fairly simple affair this year. We had my parents over for BBQ on Saturday. On Sunday, did gift giving in the morning, church, and had a Mother’s Day brunch at a local restaurant nearby. I … Continue reading →

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Trenton Thunder baseball game with church and family

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Joel

On Saturday May 2nd, I helped organize a church trip to a Trenton Thunder minor league baseball game. We had enough available tickets, so we invited my sister and family to come out also. It was cold towards the end of … Continue reading →

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