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Found an old photo of the kids and their Dubai cousins

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Joel

Going through my iPad and I found this photo they took a few years ago when my wife’s cousin & family came to visit the States. They will get to hang out again next week. I hope they’re looking forward … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the end of the school year with dinner out at Brick House Tavern & Tap

Posted on June 21, 2019 by Joel

June 21st came along and the kids officially finished another school year. I can’t believe how fast this year went by. And now they’re heading off to middle school and high school in two months. It’s very easy to have … Continue reading →

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Lily’s 5th Grade Graduation – Wednesday, June 19 2019

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Joel

June 19th was a big day for Lily. She was graduating from 5th grade in elementary school, and moving up to 6th grade at the middle school. It was a different year for her this past year. In order to … Continue reading →

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June 14 Bagels with Your Father event at Lily’s school

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Joel

Ok, so this is ancient-so-last-month news at this point, but I completely forgot to mention it. Right before Father’s Day last month, the parent-teacher organization at Lily’s elementary school hosted a breakfast for the fathers. I’ve missed much the past … Continue reading →

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Lily’s girls rec softball team won the championship for her division!

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Joel

Did I mention that Lily has been playing in a recreational girls softball game this Spring? No? Guess I’ve been super busy with stuff. Yeah, so Lily really wanted to play softball again, but recreational only. None of us had … Continue reading →

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The kids on Spring Break

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Joel

The kids spent a week on their own for Spring Break in April, and I think they enjoyed having a relaxed schedule for a few days. We (the parents) had work, so unfortunately we couldn’t take off or take them … Continue reading →

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Lily now has orthodontic braces

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Joel

Lily is the third and final Ipe getting orthodontic braces. Joshua completed his little journey in February, and I’m hopefully almost done with my Invisalign braces in another 6-12 months. Lily has not been happy with the alignment of her … Continue reading →

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Lily’s NERF-themed 11th birthday party

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Joel

[It’s been a busy few months, and I’m still catching up on recent events.] Lily turned 11 this year. We looked at a few options at celebrating her birthday — going away for an extended weekend, small family gathering, larger … Continue reading →

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The CMB Karate Demo Team half-time performance – Princeton University

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Joel

Last Saturday night, the kids and their karate demonstration team performed at Princeton University during half-time for the Princeton-Yale basketball game. First time for them doing this at Princeton, and first time the Ipes have been to a Princeton game. … Continue reading →

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It was a good run – Lily at the 2019 NJSFWC State Spelling Bee

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Joel

Ah, it was a terrific run, but it’s over. 🙁 This weekend, Lily competed at the 2019 NJSFWC state spelling bee. About 20 kids were there from all over the state to compete, and it was fierce. Right out of … Continue reading →

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