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Lily’s 8th Birthday Party

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Joel

It was two weeks after Lily’s actual 8th birthday, but we had her birthday party this weekend. After much discussion on what to do for her birthday party, we settled on Young Chef’s Academy nearby in Morganville, NJ. They run cooking … Continue reading →

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The kids did well at their 2nd karate tournament

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Joel

The kiddos participated in their 2nd karate tournament at the school. For some reason, I don’t have pictures or even a post from last year, so I’ll have to dig those up. In any case, yes, they were in a karate … Continue reading →

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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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Summer Sizzler 2015 – We came, we saw, we played badminton, and we knoshed

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Joel

Nums and Josh had a day planned to go to Medieval Times up in Secaucus, NJ on a company outing. Lily and I, instead, drove down to my sister Julie’s house for their annual Summer Sizzler event. Normally, it is … 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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The Bruisers end-of-season party

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Joel

Last Friday, we celebrated the Bruisers’ softball season with a small party at Teo & Sofia’s house. Pool party, hot tub, BBQ, and drinks. What more could you ask for? We handed out trophies and the kids all had a … Continue reading →

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Lily’s last softball game of the season

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Joel

  On Tuesday, we had the Bruisers last game of the season. I know I missed a number of games, but that season went fast. I’m glad I was able to make the last game of the season. Despite my misgivings, … Continue reading →

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Lily’s Dance Recital 2015

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Joel

Yesterday was Lily’s latest dance recital. Held at Kendall Hall at The College of New Jersey , we had most of the family head on over to see her class perform “This is the Sixties” from the musical Hairspray. Lily did great! Afterwards … Continue reading →

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