Category Archives: Family

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

My parents came over for my Dad’s 69th birthday

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Joel

My parents came over Sunday evening to visit us and the kids. My wife made this pretty cool looking tiger-themed birthday cake, as my Dad just celebrated his 69th birthday last week. I have no idea how my wife has … Continue reading →

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Today was International Sunday at church

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Joel

Today was our church’s annual International Sunday. Folks dress up in tradional or homeland dress, and bring in foods from their native lands. In the past few years, I haven’t seen too many people come dressed to impress. I myself dressed … Continue reading →

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Organizing our spaces

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Joel

When the new carpet was installed, we had to move everything out of the living room. Now that the carpet is installed, we’re figuring out how stuff should be arranged and how to best use the space. I think we’ve … Continue reading →

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My father-in-law’s 70th birthday party

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Joel

My father-in-law recently celebrated his 70th birthday party. Since it was his 70th, my wife and her family decided to celebrate this momentous milestone with a large catered party with extended family and their friends. My wife’s family handled all … Continue reading →

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The kids like their game systems

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Joel

I guess the kids like their new respective game systems… Josh’s Nintendo DSi XL, and a hand-me-down Leapster handheld for Lily.

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Our 2010 visit to Liberty Science Center

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Joel

In years past when the kids were both in daycare, my wife and I would normally be off to enjoy life as adults. As Joshua is now in kindergarten, he is off this week, and he’s been bored. He’s not saying … Continue reading →

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Christmas Excellence 2010

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Joel

Christmas Excellence continues to reign supreme. In hallowed tradition, my wife cooks up a nice lunch/dinner for us, and my sister and her husband Robbie come over to partake and exchange gifts. I don’t remember the exact name for it, … Continue reading →

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Christmas 2010

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Joel

Another fine Christmas season, my friends. Another fine Christmas seeing family and friends, being on vacation, and getting new toys. I’m officially on vacation until January 3rd. Yes! Friday, we drove up to NY to have lunch with my parents … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving vacation in 2010

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joel

What a glorious Thanksgiving vacation this has been. I can no longer call it a weekend, or an extended weekend, as I’ve been off for six days. I had off Thursday, took a vacation day for Friday, had the weekend, … Continue reading →

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My cousin Jiss is engaged

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Joel

Wow, you know you’re getting old when: You find gray hairs in odd places on your body. You get called an “uncle” or an “auntie” (if you’re Indian.) People (including relatives) who were kids when you were growing up are now … Continue reading →

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