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Grandpa Bob – stop sending pictures, dangummit. You’re giving me unnecessary work over here.

Today’s theme includes a new venue and new clothes for the kids. Yes, we actually do dress them in other things.

Getting ready for our trip to the park with a little indoors play action.

Patchwork PJ is growing out of my favorite outfit for him. Need to find an equally suitable cute replacement.

Grandma Jean was awfully proud of this capture, and now you see why.

“If you’re going, I’m going, too.” Molly loves the slides.

Kids are great, but I’ll get back to more important things like bashing the Cubs and advertising anecdotes in a few. Then Grandpa Corky and Grandma Karen will be in town for their anniversary (45 years?), so I’m sure we’ll have more kiddo fun to post.

Have a great day!

Grandpa Bob sent images to start the day, and different ones to end the day. I think he wants me to blog a lot.

I like the theme here – this time the images are close up.

Amazingly cute. I hope she retains her lovely red hair.

When he smiles and his face is flush from the sun, PJ’s eyes and cheeks really remind me of Grandpa Heramb (his namesake - the James [J] in PJ).

A complete ham when the camera makes an appearance.

The pictures make me want to go get my kids early so I have extra time with them before hockey, ‘eh! Night night, friends.

my kids are insanely cute.

Grandma Jean was just in town and she captured these images of the kids. She has a three-month rule whereby she can’t go any longer before she sees her grandchildren. The visit was a quickie, but relaxing and fun with lots of outdoor time for the twins.

I lamented to Stacey last night that I love to watch my mom be a grandma, but it’s bittersweet because I’m still a son. It’s not sad – I am very loved. But it changes and becomes a deeper bond when we become parents, too.

Patrick fell smack onto a book, causing a face abrasion. It apparently gave him the ability to share the car with his sister.

No fear. She loves to climb – it’s when she’s happiest.

Katie and PJ love to be with me when I’m working. They play with stuff they shouldn’t.

It’s always more fun when you’re on their level.

It was great to sweep the Cubs, but I’m a little over it now that the SOX appear to be on a decent winning clip (at home).

OK, so the post has a little to do with baseball.

First, if you’re in Austin, consider donating blood through the Tweetup Blood Drive. I’ll be there at 10:15am. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate your Independence than by helping others with vital materials for life. I don’t donate enough.

OK, maybe if they lit off fireworks while your arm was being tapped – that would be a better way.

If you’re unfamiliar with a Tweetup, it’s an event started by someone on Twitter, but open to all. I’m @joeyTWOwheels, if you dare join the microblogging world (Stalelife is on there, too: @Stalelife).

There’s no cost, and Twitter is a great way to keep up with friends, news and companies – some people use it for polls, to find work and/or hired help. All the uses are still being created every day, by people who use it.

Second, for you Austinites, if you watch videos online, consider filling out this survey for KLRU, the local PBS station. It will help them greatly. Psssst - you could also win two tickets to a live taping of Austin City Limits.

Pre-Independence Day Goods:

The carwash is very cool, but I didn’t always think that. As a kid I imagined the carwash eating the car. Scary. As seen through my moonroof. ^

Does anyone know what the hell that is? We’ve got a few of them hanging around on the house.

When people ask to see pictures of the kids (in person), these are the most recent ones on my phone.

Of course, they couldn’t both look at me at the same time. But they do love their Red Wagon.

Have a wonderful Independence Weekend!