Category Archives: CJ

Boston 2017

\ After Christmas we took a two night road trip to Boston. After checking into our super nice hotel, we walked over to the Boston Children’s Museum. Didn’t get a chance to take photos of the kids’ custom hand warmers … Continue reading

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Christmas 2017

As always Christmas is a whirlwind craziness. EJ’s class sang a four minute performance of four songs. I was so thankful for its brevity. Afterwards we were treated to snacks and dessert downstairs. EJ pigged out on cupcakes and we … Continue reading

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Happy 6th Birthday, Son!

  Today CJ turned six years old…wow! Grace and I just cannot believe how old our son is. Sure, it feels like forever since when we were married without children, but how time flies as a parent when we’re always … Continue reading

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The Pool

One of our church family friends moved in the summer and they were gracious to us to gift us their pool. I was fortunate enough to grow up with an above ground pool as a kid and I remember how … Continue reading

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Some 2017 Summer Family Photos

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Math Test

I really don’t remember taking any tests in first grade, but I suppose with all the talk about assessments, common core, and the U.S. being so behind relative to other developed nations, I’m not surprised first graders are being challenged … Continue reading

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Washington, DC [April 2017]

Long overdue. Way back in April during spring break we took a four day road trip to Washington, DC. Grace and I were last in DC together probably around 2005 or 2006. This time we decided to leave our car … Continue reading

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White Belt Pro

Last week, after a month of training, CJ earned his first taekwondo white belt. As always, we’re so proud of our son, especially for continually trying and not giving up. We want CJ to grow in grit and perseverance, and … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Pro

Grace and I so thankful that CJ has not only completed kindergarten, but did so so successfully. He’s learned and grown a great deal since ten months ago, we’re so proud of our boy, so very proud. CJ’s self-portrait. All … Continue reading

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Champion’s Taekwondo: Lesson 1

My friend convinced me to purchase a $39 Groupon for 15 Taekwondo lessons and a uniform at Champion’s Taekwondo in Bayside. Since I do my own Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training, this was obviously for CJ. Of course, CJ was anxious going … Continue reading

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