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Father’s Day BBQ Lunch

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Joel

On Friday, I requested to work from home. Lily’s school (and Josh’s former school) has hosted a lunch in honor of Mother’s Day for years now, but nothing for the fathers. I’m not taking away any credit from the mothers … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Spring Sing end of year concert

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Joel

I’ve already mentioned that this is a very busy month for the kids. In addition to all the birthday parties and soccer games, the kids have end-of-year school events. On Friday June 12th, it was a busy day of concerts, … Continue reading →

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Potty training Lily (or “The Cat Came Back”)

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Joel

My wife and I call Lily the monkey, but we’ve also made the disturbing realization that Lily is a lot like a cat. Specifically, a lot like our departed, long-term family member Missy. The big black hair, the running out … Continue reading →

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Lily’s 3rd birthday party

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Joel

Phew! April 2nd marks the end of the kids’ birthday parties for this year. We closed it out with Lily’s birthday party at Junglerrrific, and it was great party. I was happy that we didn’t have to do much except … 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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The kids like their game systems

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Joel

I guess the kids like their new respective game systems… Josh’s Nintendo DSi XL, and a hand-me-down Leapster handheld for Lily.

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My cousin Jiss is engaged

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Joel

Wow, you know you’re getting old when: You find gray hairs in odd places on your body. You get called an “uncle” or an “auntie” (if you’re Indian.) People (including relatives) who were kids when you were growing up are now … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2010 at my sister’s house

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Joel

Late Sunday afternoon, we drove down to my sister’s place to have the kids trick or treat. In our own neighborhood, we don’t see too many kids. Meanwhile, in south Jersey, it’s like the 50’s in America. Everyone sits outside … Continue reading →

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The era of the crib is over

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Joel

This week, I dismantled the crib. Five years and two kids later, we say farewell. There are two prime reasons why we finally did it. We didn’t decide this lightly, as we prefer Lily contained at night time. She has … Continue reading →

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Spring Sing and Joshua’s Graduation

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Joel

On June 4th, the kids’ school hosted “Spring Sing”, a show with each class singing or doing some other action like dancing. Both sets of grandparents, and both our sisters and their respective husbands all came to our house then … Continue reading →

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