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Lily’s Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony 2017

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Joel

Lily completed her 2nd year in Girl Scouts this June. Her Girl Scout troop celebrated all of the Brownies moving on up to becoming Juniors with a “bridging” ceremony. Lily has been a Brownie since she last bridged back in June … Continue reading →

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Lily was in an 8U girls softball tournament June 1 – June 4

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Joel

In May, Lily and a number of girls from our township (and another one adjacent) tried out for an upcoming 8U girls softball / (“All Stars”) tournament scheduled for June 1 – June 4 down in Florence NJ. They had … Continue reading →

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Lily’s first time on a major roller coaster — The Joker at Six Flags Great Adventure

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Joel
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Sometimes Lily forgets how to eat a donut

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Joel
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Lily’s 9th Birthday Party

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Joel

Last Sunday, we celebrated Lily’s birthday a few days early by inviting about 20 kids over to our house for a detective-themed party.  We purchased a detective / mystery story online, printed out multiple copies, purchased “detective” party supplies (pens, … Continue reading →

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Lily attends the Acolyte Festival

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Joel

Lily attended this year’s Acolyte Festival for much of the day. We grabbed a quick breakfast from Dunkin’ Donuts, and sped down to the Episcopal cathedral in Trenton. I helped her sign up for morning and afternoon workshops (including and … Continue reading →

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The Ipes ran in our first ever 5K at the Princeton Pacers’ Clash Dash 5K

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Joel

Since September, Lily has been running in a program called Girls on the Run. Twice a week, she’s running on a track with a number of other girls. The season is now over, and I think it was a good experience for … Continue reading →

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Joel’s review of Doctor Strange (2016)

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Joel

The day before we left for Jamaica, the kids and I went to go see Doctor Strange, the latest movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mads Mikkelsen,  Tilda Swinton, and Rachel McAdams. Doctor Strange is … Continue reading →

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Lily’s June 4 2016 Softball Game

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Joel

Alright, I’m a little late on publishing photos this year, but it’s been busy. Anyway, these are photos from Lily’s 2nd-to-last softball game. I was taking my CRISC exam the following weekend, so I missed her actual last game. Stop singing “Cat … Continue reading →

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The end of an era — Lily’s last dance recital

Posted on May 14, 2016 by Joel

It’s the end of an era . After 5 years, Lily is done with dance. No more jazz hands. No more ballet. No more hip hop. No more… wait, I think that was it. Just three kinds of dance. Truth … Continue reading →

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