Category Archives: Family

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

And the kids are home again after all of their summer camping adventures

Posted on July 28, 2018 by Joel

We picked up the kids on Saturday July 28th. First we drove up to the Lebanon NJ area in the morning to Crossroads Bible Camp to attend a mini morning worship service at the camp, then bring Lily home. Josh … Continue reading →

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After a brief 48 hours, the kids are off (separately) for a week away at camp

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Joel

In the 48 hours since he returned from Harrisburg, Joshua and Lily had time to watch Ant-Man and the Wasp with me (my 2nd time), attend karate classes, get a haircut, spend family time together, and pack for their next … Continue reading →

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Watching a Plays in the Park production of “Mamma Mia!”….. in the park

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Joel

Some friends of ours from church who live in Edison NJ have often told us how some production company puts on musicals at Roosevelt Park in Edison. The ticket prices are reasonable, and all you have to do is bring … Continue reading →

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Spending the day at Point Pleasant Beach

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Joel

Last month at the end of the school year, the Ipes spent a Friday with the Winters family at Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. Unfortunately it was a cool, overcast, and windy beach day. We tried for part 2 this month … Continue reading →

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July 4th dinner at our house with extended family, and why I need to be less neurotic

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Joel

On July 4th, we had my in-laws, my wife’s cousin Regi and wife Bimmi visiting from Trivandrum (India) over for dinner. I’ll be honest that this has been in the works for a while, and we had been kinda nervous … Continue reading →

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Josh and I helped out at the church car wash to support this year’s youth mission trip

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Joel

As part of the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church youth group, for the first time, Joshua is going on this year’s youth mission trip in mid-July. They will be traveling to Harrisburg, PA, with other youth to clean, build, etc. To … Continue reading →

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Family over for Friday night dinner at our house

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Joel

My sister and her family came over for dinner Friday night. We were in a mad rush before they showed up trying to get ready – installing new tiki torches, getting the grill ready, prepping dinner, etc. Even had to … Continue reading →

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Watch out, his wit and hands are dangerous weapons – our son Joshua earned his 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Joel

We have some big news. Our 13 year old son Joshua earned his 1st degree black belt in Taekwondo on Sunday! The kids have been attending CMB Karate for a few years now, and they have have been progressing through … Continue reading →

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We had a busy Saturday – black belt testing (day 1), a birthday party, the gym, and a high school graduation party

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Joel

Ooof, Saturday was busy.  In the morning, the kids had karate classes.  I also had to catch up on paying bills. Took the kids to get a quick slice of pizza before Josh began part 1 of testing for his … Continue reading →

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Annual beach day after the end of the school year

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Joel

We took Friday off for the annual beach day at Point Pleasant. As I’ve been told, this is the 6th trip now in a row. Hang out at Point Pleasant on the first Friday after the school year ends. Last … Continue reading →

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