by Joe Doyle on July 22, 2008
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.
by Joe Doyle on July 18, 2008
Crestview, our Austin neighborhood, is very akin to Mayberry. I haven’t met Barney Fife yet, but there is a Floyd the Barber.
Our local IGA and pharmacy have been there in the middle of our neighborhood for eons. You’d never know the existed if you didn’t live in this part of town (they’re not located on a major street). We have a fabulous Little Deli, and a civic-minded neighborhood group that really watches out for the ‘hood.
Last weekend was an Ice Cream Social. We missed it in ‘07, but this year we braved the 100º heat to meet people and be social. There were plenty of kind old folk who were fun to talk with, and lots of new families. We met neighbors from down the block, and the kids enjoyed the band.
If you have time, check out our Flickr account for more images.
The next day was a social of our own. We had the Hills and Thompsons over for a kiddie pool date and some refreshments. Good times all around – it was nice to meet new old friends.
The kids love their new sand and water table. Thanks Grandpa Joe and Grandma Karen S.
Sawyer is a pretty cool dude and played well with the kids.
Have a nice weekend, friends.
by Joe Doyle on June 4, 2008
I’ve been thinking about this post I’d love to write about the fantastic long weekend we had out in San Angelo, but I’m more time starved than usual.
Katie fell sick (flu) on Saturday, followed by PJ on Monday and Dad on Tuesday. And the ‘lil girl is still sick - we all are. Even Grandma Karen fell ill (sorry!).
Needless to say I get to work when the kids are sleeping, I haven’t really eaten in three days and I have to keep this short because I’ll probably pass out soon.
• Three days.
• Two Colts games (one winner – a true pitching gem).
• Lots of real swimmin’ pool time - the kids dig it and PJ even likes to be on his belly.
• 50 miles of singletrack in two days – one with a hammer I used to race in the TMBRA series. SS 29er felt great and I kept up well for a guy with zero resemblance of race shape.
• Pathfinder got 21 MPG – don’t know why that’s important, but there it is.
• Grandma and Grandpa spoiled the twins with love, and us with good eats and convo (and love, too).
Katie at La Cabana on Rt 71 - the friendliest staff ever. Food was good, too. I tried Tacos el Pastor and found a new fav.
Patrick smiled at the right time. He loved hanging out with Gus, the Rancher (sitting next to us).
Ken Franz is the everything guy for the Colts. Super nice fella, and a good Harry Caray impression (SOX Harry, not when he was with those other guys).
Not part of the trip, but wanted to show y’all what Texas lawn weeds look like when they are allowed to grow.
Last anecdote – I wrote some twin observations a couple posts ago and had a new one happen today. Katie pushed PJ out of the way as he was having fun with the humidifier button. He didn’t like it, so he punched her in the face (seriously). She turned around and bit him – left a sizable mark and everything. This is just a phase, right?
