Category Archives: Family

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

Joshua has joined his parents in eyeglassitude

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Joel

Joshua has succumbed to his DNA. At his annual checkup this year, he had trouble with the vision test. I watched it happen, and I was unnerved. The doctor recommended we take him to see an opthamologist. That doctor also … Continue reading →

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This is how a champion sleeps

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Joel

A champion doesn’t always follow societal norms. This is how a champion sleeps.

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My 34th birthday

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Joel

I celebrated my 34th birthday this week. The day itself was nice. Beautiful weather, it was a quiet day in the office, and I even got a free cookie from my local Quizno’s. I had been discussing what to do … Continue reading →

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They’re cute kids, aren’t they?

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Joel

This kids are cute, aren’t they? Man, they are growing up fast. Time flies.

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How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Joel

I elected to take Thursday and Friday as vacation days this week. Historically, I’ve been terrible at taking vacation days timely, so I want to rectify that situation this year. I’ve realized that vacation time taken at the right times throughout the … Continue reading →

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Joshua has a new bicycle

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Joel

It’s the beginning of a new era. My wife and I were discussing whether we should get Joshua…… a real bicycle. We want him to get out more, enjoy the fresh air, and work on his motor coordination. He’s a … Continue reading →

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Lily’s second birthday

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Joel

This year, Lily turned two years old. Gosh, that went fast.  She’s out of the toddler room, and has moved into the preschool prep classroom. It feels so recent that Josh himself was in that room. Time flies. Now Josh is … Continue reading →

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Party for the kids at our house

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Joel

Every month, a circle of our close friends get together to celebrate those celebrating birthdays that month. In March, it’s just both of our kids. To celebrate, we hosted a party Saturday night for the kids, and invited some of our friends. … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s fifth birthday party

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Joel

This year for Josh’s birthday party, my wife was looking for something different. Each time his classmates have a birthday party, it’s at one of these kid gyms. My wife found an interesting option with the Plainsboro Preserve. A one hour … Continue reading →

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Car repairs and being sick

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Joel

The first bit of news is that the police report has been issued, and the other driver was cited with careless driving. I’m relieved, but I’m not all that thrilled. Don’t get me wrong — I’m glad the police officers … Continue reading →

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