Category Archives: Family

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

Joshua’s 8th birthday party

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Joel

For Josh’s 8th birthday party, he really wanted to celebrate it at Chuck E. Cheese. Not exactly one of my favorite establishments, but the birthday boy gets to choose, you know? My only request this year was that we not … Continue reading →

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My wife’s surprise birthday party

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Joel

I wanted to so something special for my wife’s birthday this year, but I was at a loss. I had wanted to have us all get away to NYC or somewhere mildly exciting. However, scheduling and expenses prohibited the really … Continue reading →

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Was this the busiest Presidents Day weekend ever?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Joel

I need to look back through my February posts, because I think this had to be the busiest Presidents Day weekend that I have ever experienced. It started Fri night, and I wouldn’t say that the events that comprised the … Continue reading →

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My niece’s 5th birthday party

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Joel

On Saturday, Josh and I drove up to Rockland county to see my folks, rebuild my Dad’s home PC, and attend my niece’s 5th birthday party. I had hoped to finish rebuilding the PC before the party, but the rebuild … Continue reading →

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I went back in time to add some August 2012 photos

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Joel

I was cleaning up my photo galleries on the computer, and I came across a whole bunch of August 2012 photos that I never posted. Huh, I guess it was a busy month for me. In any case, please strap … Continue reading →

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The Ipes got all classy for dinner and an evening with the NJ Symphony Orchestra

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Joel

For Christmas, I bought us tickets to see the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. I’ve never been to the NJ PAC before, so this was a treat for everyone. My wife and I made … Continue reading →

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The day of the big Pinewood Derby race

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Joel

Aw man, who knew a bunch of boys racing wooden cars down a sloping track could be so stressful? Annually, it seems each Cub Scout pack member holds a “Pinewood Derby” race. The boys either buy or receive a Pinewood … Continue reading →

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Busy MLK weekend

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Joel

A busy MLK weekend. A 3-day weekend turned into an impromptu 4-day weekend when I work up super groggy and exhausted Friday morning. I elected to take a day off, after experiencing the Fri morning after-effects of an especially busy … Continue reading →

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Fall 2012 soccer team photos

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Joel

I totally forgot to scan and publish the team photos for Joshua and Lily’s Fall 2012 soccer season. Well, better late than never!

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The kids liked The Karate Kid (1984)

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Joel

And can you blame them? The kids and I watched the 1st half of the film throughout the week in bits and spurts, but we all watched the 2nd half Friday night. They definitely liked it a lot — they … Continue reading →

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