Category Archives: Friends

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

Nicole’s Birthday Dinner at Peking Pavillion

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Joel

This past Friday night, we met up with neighborhood friends to celebrate Nicole’s birthday. The venue was a fancy Chinese restaurant called Peking Pavilion in Manalapan NJ. We had the kids stay over with my in-laws, which would allow us … Continue reading →

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A full Sunday for the Ipes — cycling, birthday parties, attending a wine festival, and dinner in town with friends

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Joel

Last Sunday, there was some big event at Working Dog Winery in our town. In the morning was the 8th Annual Hair of the Dog 5k Race, starting/ending at the Winery. In the late morning, they hosted the Chesterfest Wine Festival, … Continue reading →

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A busy Saturday capped off with an evening at Six Flags

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Joel

Gym class in the morning? Check. Helping out at Hugs for Brady 5K run on behalf of church in the afternoon, albeit briefly? Double check. An evening at Six Flags Great Adventure, plus a surprise meet-up with neighborhood friends the Brian, … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day to garden with friends

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Joel

When we bought the house, the backyard had a nicely sized vegetable garden. There were plenty of different plants growing in there, and that peaked our interest. In 2015, would we be planting and growing our first garden? Why not? … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Starting the year off with a bang

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Joel

We started off the new year with a bang. Since 2001, my wife and I have celebrated New Year’s Eve through a special tradition. Instead of partying at a club, we have celebrated quietly at a hotel or at home, … Continue reading →

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Hanging out with the Eustices at Kidz Village in Woodbridge NJ

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Joel

We had a short break on Saturday evening between activities, so we scheduled a little meet up with our friends John and Barb (and most of their kids) in central NJ. The ladies settled on a kids play place called … Continue reading →

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Secret Santa Christmas Party with Friends

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Joel

First Christmas in the house, so why not host our annual Secret Santa Christmas party with the whole gang? This year’s color theme [snore] was red. Luckily, I have red. The cuisine of choice? Down home, Kerala-style dishes. We’re talkin’ … Continue reading →

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Friendsgiving 2014

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Joel

Another year, another ‘Friendsgiving’. This year, Plexy and Sheba hosted our annual Thanksgiving-themed potluck dinner. Not everyone came, but it was good to see and talk to everyone again. We certainly don’t get together as often as we used to, but we’re … Continue reading →

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Guess who is “Kovoor” for dinner?

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Joel

Yes, terrible pun. Our friends Tom and Mary came over dinner one fine November Saturday night. Nothing fancy, just simple and relaxing. We actually invited another family over for dinner as well, but they were a no-show. Ah well, that’s … Continue reading →

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Lukas’ 1st Birthday Party

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Joel

Memorial Day weekend, we took a drive up to northern NJ (and our old stomping grounds) for baby Lukas’ 1st birthday party. Friends Kanishk and Sofi put together a really nice backyard birthday party for their son Lukas. There was this … Continue reading →

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