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Thanksgiving 2011 @ my sister’s

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Joel

As early as last month, there was much discussion within the family as to who would host Thanksgiving this year. Ultimately, my sister Julie and her husband Robbie agreed to host the holiday dinner, while my wife would bring the … Continue reading →

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My niece Abigail’s baptism

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Joel

Last Sunday morning, we up early for my niece Abigail’s baptism. I gave the kids baths/showers, we got them (and ourselves gussied up), and we were out the door a little before 9am. It was pouring rain, so we were … Continue reading →

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A fun and productive July 4th 2011 weekend

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Joel

It was such an eventful weekend, let me break it down by day. Friday, July 1st What a beautiful day. We had an early dismissal from work around 2pm, and for once, I didn’t need to hang around a few … Continue reading →

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Christmas Excellence 2010

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Joel

Christmas Excellence continues to reign supreme. In hallowed tradition, my wife cooks up a nice lunch/dinner for us, and my sister and her husband Robbie come over to partake and exchange gifts. I don’t remember the exact name for it, … 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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Baby Abigail is here

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Joel

Late Tuesday night, my sister gave birth to Abigail Philomena Joseph. She is their first daughter, born at a little more than 6 lbs. Baby and mother (and my brother-in-law Robbie) are all doing well. They don’t have a private room, … Continue reading →

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My sister Julie’s surprise 30th birthday party

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Joel

Julie’s 30th birthday cake Saturday night, we drove to Philadelphia for my sister’s surprise 30th birthday party. First we dropped off the kids to my sister-in-laws’ for the evening, then we went to pick up the delicious (and lactose-free) cake, … Continue reading →

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My 34th birthday

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Joel

I celebrated my 34th birthday this week. The day itself was nice. Beautiful weather, it was a quiet day in the office, and I even got a free cookie from my local Quizno’s. I had been discussing what to do … Continue reading →

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Halloween 2009

Posted on October 31, 2009 by Joel

One busy Halloween.  I spent most of the previous night up  uploading photos and trying to get my Adobe Premiere Elements software to recognize my camcorder (“Y’all better recognize!”), which hasn’t worked in a long while.  Still not luck today, … Continue reading →

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The 27th Annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Joel

Don’t you think a balloon festival should have balloons?  Let me explain. Last Sunday, we met up with my sister and BIL at the 2009 Quickchek Balloon Festival.  Officially, it was the 27th Annual Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, … Continue reading →

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