Category Archives: Family

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

Breakfast with St. Nicholas

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Joel

Our church hosts an annual St. Nicholas Breakfast event in December. Volunteers start making the pancake batter the night before, and get to the church early Sunday to set up. Before the service, you have pancakes, breakfast sausage, muffins, and … Continue reading →

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The end of the 2011 Fall soccer season

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Joel

And that’s it for soccer for at least a little while. This was the first year where we had both kids in soccer programs, and we found trying to get both kids to practices and games on weekends a bit … Continue reading →

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The Muppets (2011)

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Joel

Ah, I love a four day weekend. Today, we bought our tickets early, and took the kids to see The Muppets, the latest Muppets film, which I believe Disney wants to bring back in a big way. Jason Segel both … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2011 @ my sister’s

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Joel

As early as last month, there was much discussion within the family as to who would host Thanksgiving this year. Ultimately, my sister Julie and her husband Robbie agreed to host the holiday dinner, while my wife would bring the … Continue reading →

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A busy weekend with soccer, dinner, shopping, and more

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Joel

Whoa, that was one busy weekend. I’ve had busy weekends, so I’m not gonna rate this one. I just know it was action-packed. Friday night After we got back from Avenue Q and putting the kids to bed, I stayed … Continue reading →

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Avenue Q down on the Jersey shore

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Joel

Friday night was this month’s “date night.” We have a friend who was a cast member of NENA Productions, performing in a local production of Avenue Q performing down at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove, NJ. I’ve wanted … Continue reading →

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My niece Abby’s 1st birthday

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Joel

We celebrated my niece Abby’s first birthday at my sister’s on Saturday. They invited family and friends over for a low-key affair. Nowadays, I think that’s exactly the way to go. With all the costs associated with throwing a large … Continue reading →

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St. Francis Blessing of the Animals

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Joel

In addition to our regular church service, there was also a special (and short) St. Francis-themed evening service. Parishioners brought their pets for blessings. Well, we like our cats, and we figured why not? We weren’t against it. It didn’t … Continue reading →

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I love a good cat centerpiece

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Joel

I love a good cat centerpiece. It can really bring a room together.

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We now have a dining room

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Joel

For many years, our dining room furniture consisted of a simple round table and four chairs that my future-wife bought me as an apartment-warming gift back in 2002. It’s stood the test of time against three cats, two children, one … Continue reading →

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