Category Archives: Friends

Anything related to a friend, like hanging out with friends.

Spending July 2 at Bradley Beach with friends

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Joel

We made plans with two other families to hit up Bradley Beach before the potential July 4th crowds (in a pandemic.) It was a nice day, and good to hang out other fun people.

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A Friday evening in New York with family and friends

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Joel

Nums and Luke went to see a Broadway show on a chilly Friday evening in December. I hung out with my friend Gary at his place, then we grabbed a cab up to Times Square to meet these two for … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Weekend 2019

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Joel

I think we had a fairly low-key Memorial Day weekend. What, no out-of-state travel? No running around? Yeah, I guess so. We got a bunch of clean-up down at the house (in anticipation for a party at our house the … Continue reading →

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Brunch with friends in Morristown for Sheba’s birthday

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Joel

On May 4th, we drove up north to Morristown to celebrate our friend Sheba’s birthday. For a nice change of pace, we went out for Sunday brunch. It was also the same weekend for the Kentucky Derby, so End of … Continue reading →

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Raj’s surprise 40th birthday party

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Joel

My friend Raj recently celebrated his 40th birthday party. His family threw a surprise party for him at Spice Rack in Franklin Park. We met up with some old friends and acquaintances, plus a little dancing to boot.

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The Ipes had a busy weekend doing all sorts of things

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Joel

The kids went away to stay with my in-laws for a few days as their cousin Sophia was visiting. They came back Friday afternoon. After that, the busy weekend began in earnest! Friday Night Dinner Party Dinner with neighbors down … Continue reading →

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Josh spent a week in Harrisburg PA on our church mission trip

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Joel

The kids have spent the summer home this year so we could save a little money, and limit the hassle of trying to coordinate drop off and pick up of the kids to various camps without being late to the … 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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I attended the 3rd Annual Vendor and Third Party conference in Midtown for two days and learned a lot

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Joel

Earlier this month, I attended the 3rd Annual Vendor and Third Party USA Conference with a few of my colleagues. I don’t usually attend industry conferences so this was a treat. I earned 15 continuing professional education credits that I … Continue reading →

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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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