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Watch out! We got some newly-minted blue belts

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Joel

Joshua and Lily recently tested to become blue belts, and they passed! I had wanted to make it, but got pulled into some last-minute fire drill at the office. After I got home, we went to Sushi King for a … Continue reading →

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It’s a blizzard!

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Joel

We got about 18 inches of snow during our January blizzard. My snow blower worked well enough, albeit with some minor difficulty. The kids were thrilled. This is them playing with the neighbors.

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Josh & Lily earn their Advanced Green Belts

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Joel

Josh and Lily earned their Advanced Green Belts last Friday. Namita has been taking them for make-up / extra classes, and we’ve encouraged the kids to practice as much as possible every day. An hour before the actual test, the kids … Continue reading →

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We have some new Green Belts

Posted on June 20, 2015 by Joel

Last Friday, the kids went in, tested, and earned their Green Belts. Not much to say really, but they’re really proud of themselves.  Now that they’ve become Green Belts, they want to start taking weapons classes. Nothing good can come … Continue reading →

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Josh and I visit the Turtle Back Zoo

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Joel

Josh and I recently went to meet up with some friends at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, NJ. We were meeting up with some friends for a nice day in the sun, to see some animals, and to … Continue reading →

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Here’s everything we did this Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Joel

It was a beautiful Memorial Day weekend. The Ipes had no travel plans, and we would be staying around town. It was action-packed. It was fun-filled. It was productive. And it was an opportunity to remember our veterans. Friday I … Continue reading →

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Flag planting with the Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Joel

On Friday, I had a half day, which was nice, and I got home around 4 pm. Many Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in the area would be meeting up at 4:15 pm at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial … Continue reading →

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Webelos hike at the Plainsboro Preserve

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Joel

After the opening ceremony this morning, I rushed Josh off to get a quick breakfast at Dunkin’ Donuts, then off to the Plainsboro Preserve. Webelos would use this nature hike towards earning their Forester Badges. Although it was cold in the morning, … Continue reading →

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Our Spring Break Trip to the American Museum of Natural History

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Joel

The kids were off this week Monday – Thursday for Spring Break. Not Friday, however. One too many snow days, you know. My wife stayed home with them this week, and I elected to take a day off and organize … Continue reading →

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Joshua’s 10th Birthday Party – Part 2

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Joel

Part 2 of the photos from Joshua’s 10th Birthday Party. [simpleviewer gallery_id=”33″]

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