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I celebrated my 36th birthday, and I’m okay with that

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Joel

So I’m 36 years old. Hmph. Big deal. To quote Mad Magazine’s Alfred E. Neumann, “What me worry?” Yeah, I’m 36. So what? Sure, in some respects, the body isn’t what it used to be. My left knee took a … Continue reading →

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Josh’s 2nd attempt at a 7th birthday party

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Joel

We had Josh’s redo of a birthday party, our 1st of two parties today. This was the rescheduled party from last Saturday for his classmates and peers, same venue as last time. This time around, everything went smoothly, and I … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s 7th birthday party – Part 1

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Joel

Well, this is a first for us. Joshua’s birthday party has been postponed. This morning we were up early to get ready for the party in the afternoon. It is/was a Transformed-themed birthday party – Generation 1, none of that … Continue reading →

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I’m not just 35; I’m officially 30-something

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Joel

There used to be a show back in the 90’s called “Thirtysomething.” I never watched it (I was too young), but it was an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. I think I … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s 6th birthday dinner celebrated with pancakes, film at 11pm

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Joel

Apart from the big birthday party last Sunday, Josh wanted to eat at IHOP on his actual birthday. Apparently, he’s a big pancake fanatic. Who knew? After we got back from work, we took the kids out for dinner. To … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s sixth birthday party

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Joel

Joshua celebrated his sixth birthday this year. Trying to find something different to do, we opted to rent a nearby community room, and entertain the kids ourselves. We decided on a space / Star Wars theme for the party. Since Joshua … Continue reading →

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Dinner out for my wife’s birthday

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Joel

Wednesday night, we went out for dinner to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We decided to try out a new Indian restaurant Delhi 6 that opened in the area. The food was good, but they weren’t kidding about it being spicy.

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My parents came over for my Dad’s 69th birthday

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Joel

My parents came over Sunday evening to visit us and the kids. My wife made this pretty cool looking tiger-themed birthday cake, as my Dad just celebrated his 69th birthday last week. I have no idea how my wife has … Continue reading →

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Homemade birthday dinner for Mara

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Joel

Num’s friend and coworker Mara came over to our place to celebrate her birthday. Nums made her (and us) porkshops, roasted asparagus, and potatoes with onions. Dessert was a decorated arrangement of delicious cupcakes. I had to clean up the … Continue reading →

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Dinner out with the gang

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Joel

I like hanging out with friends. Is that rocket science? Last night, a bunch of us met up in the Rahway/Lindon area for dinner at an Applebee’s to celebrate recent birthdays. Is it me, or is there a lot of junk … Continue reading →

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