Category Archives: Family

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

Memorial Day Weekend 2018

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Joel

The Ipes spent a pretty enjoyable Memorial Day weekend relaxing and doing all sorts of things. The kids weren’t marching in the town parade this year, so we even got to sleep in on Monday! On Friday night, we had … Continue reading →

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Mazel Tov, Kaiya! It’s a Bat Mitzvah!

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Joel

Joshua’s long time friend (since they were two years old) Kaiya celebrated her bat mitzvah over Memorial Day weekend. It’s our first second bat mitzvah ever! I think we’re on a roll here. We attended the religious service at 10 … Continue reading →

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Lily and I went on a field trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Joel

Lily’s 5th grade class went on a field trip to the Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton NJ. Now, I’ve never been there before, but I know Nums and Josh have gone on a field trip prior. I’ve seen the statures … Continue reading →

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Ryan & Ethan’s 1st Communion

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Joel

Last Saturday, we attended a 1st communion for two boys Ryan and Ethan. It wasn’t a random event — we’re friends with their parents. 😉 We had a number of commitments that day, so we ended up arriving at the … Continue reading →

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One Dad, three Moms, four Sons and at least one Daughter went out last Friday Night

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Joel

Last Friday, we spent the evening in separate family quality time events. Nums and Josh got together some friends at Ruth’s Chris for a Mommy-Son dinner. They ate steak Not to be complete outdone, Lily and I made plans to … Continue reading →

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The Girl Scouts learn some self-defense forms with Master Brooks of CMB Karate

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Joel

Lily and her Girl Scout troop visited CMB Karate recently for one of their regularly scheduled troop meetings. Master Christopher Brooks spent time to teach 6 out of 7 of them self-defense moves. I say 6 out of 7, because … Continue reading →

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Josh and the middle school 7th and 8th grade bands playing at Arm & Hammer Park

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Joel

Recently, the 7th and 8th grade bands at Josh’s middle school were invited to play the Star Spangled Banner before a Trenton Thunder game. The only hitch was that this was for a Tuesday night game? A school night? I … Continue reading →

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How did I spend my birthday weekend? A whole lotta running around!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Joel

This year, my birthday fell on a Sunday, so hey! Weekend birthday! Joshua was away for most of the weekend, off camping in Pennsylvania with his Boy Scout Troop. We helped him double check the items he was packing, to … Continue reading →

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Our nephew Ben’s 4th birthday party

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Joel

Our nephew Ben turned 4 this month! My sister and her husband Robbie put together a fun party at their house for a lot kids and their parents. It was some children’s car-themed party (I wasn’t familiar with the show), … Continue reading →

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The kids and their CMB Karate Demo Team performed at the Wells Fargo Center in April 2018

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Joel

The Sunday after we got back from Florida, the kids and their CMB Karate Demo Team were performing at the Wells Fargo Center before a 76ers basketball game. We skipped church in the morning, then drove them down to Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

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