SNOW?I'm not really sure how I missed the weather, but at about 8pm on Thursday I found out that winter weather was on the way. Now, I do love snow and any other day the thought of snow would have elated me... but, this day I had more of a "uggh hmm snow.." reaction, and let me explain why! We were leaving on Friday morning for Johnson City because Daddy was graduating!! He had actually already finished this summer, but he wasn't able to walk until Fall semester was over. So, nonetheless, we had family coming from Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia.. snow wasn't a good idea. On Thursday night Mommy packed the car with presents for Christmas, a pack n' play, Daddy's grad attire (which included a selection of 3 dress shirts, 4 ties, his suit, his dress shoes, robe, cap, etc. etc.). It looked like we were driving a combination of Santa's sleigh and a U-Haul-- of course with a BMW flair.
So Friday was a mess, it all began with just rain and turned into lots of snow and slush . The NC family saw lots of cars going into ditches, but in the end everyone arrived. We decided to go to the big, impressive (sarcastic) Johnson City mall with the Kepley side of the family. We were having fun just strolling along with the last weekend before Christmas shoppers. Kris glanced out the window and noted the big huge snow flakes falling. We were in no rush to get back to our hotel so we strolled another 30 or 45 minutes. Long story short, in less than 2 hours there was 3 inches of snow with lots of slush and pathetic, inexperienced drivers... We decided returning to the hotel was a must, obviously every other soul in that mall decided to leave as well. There were people going in every direction! Unfotunatly, the BMW didn't like when the folks in front of us stopped in slush and we were stuck! BUT, luckily enough we could roll backward, get enough traction to turn the wheel and get in the other lane. We were successful at getting around the stopped cars and we returned to the hotel without injury-- we just had a very hungry baby!
Friday night Kris and his Dad went to get Ruby Tuesday's To Go. We were very thankful they braved the cold and walked, yes walked, to the nearby Ruby Tuesdays. (we have a picture on Darlene's camera.. I'll update this section when I recieve the 
picture.) After filling out tummies, we all went down to the lobby of the hotel by on e of the fireplaces to open presents. Lets just say, these Kepleys racked up! Grace Anne is so spoiled by all her grandparents... and her Mommy and Daddy can't complain about that. Mommy got the Ugg boots she was wanting and Daddy got the Wallabees he wanted. Mommy also got BMW floor mats among other things. Daddy of course also got UT paraphernalia!
PS- I started blogging Thursday and just posted it last night.. sad it took so long, but that is why the date is the 17th!
So Friday was a mess, it all began with just rain and turned into lots of snow and slush . The NC family saw lots of cars going into ditches, but in the end everyone arrived. We decided to go to the big, impressive (sarcastic) Johnson City mall with the Kepley side of the family. We were having fun just strolling along with the last weekend before Christmas shoppers. Kris glanced out the window and noted the big huge snow flakes falling. We were in no rush to get back to our hotel so we strolled another 30 or 45 minutes. Long story short, in less than 2 hours there was 3 inches of snow with lots of slush and pathetic, inexperienced drivers... We decided returning to the hotel was a must, obviously every other soul in that mall decided to leave as well. There were people going in every direction! Unfotunatly, the BMW didn't like when the folks in front of us stopped in slush and we were stuck! BUT, luckily enough we could roll backward, get enough traction to turn the wheel and get in the other lane. We were successful at getting around the stopped cars and we returned to the hotel without injury-- we just had a very hungry baby!
Friday night Kris and his Dad went to get Ruby Tuesday's To Go. We were very thankful they braved the cold and walked, yes walked, to the nearby Ruby Tuesdays. (we have a picture on Darlene's camera.. I'll update this section when I recieve the 
picture.) After filling out tummies, we all went down to the lobby of the hotel by on e of the fireplaces to open presents. Lets just say, these Kepleys racked up! Grace Anne is so spoiled by all her grandparents... and her Mommy and Daddy can't complain about that. Mommy got the Ugg boots she was wanting and Daddy got the Wallabees he wanted. Mommy also got BMW floor mats among other things. Daddy of course also got UT paraphernalia!Saturday morning came very early. After Friday night's fashion show, Kris knew which shirt and tie he'd wear. We got up early to pack up. There was about 8 
inches of snow.. it was beautiful. Daddy got all spiffed up and went on to the dome line up. The rest of the clan walked over a little later. Daddy looked 
awesome and we were all very proud. We all went to lunch after
and celebrated Kris' achievements. Even though he has been done, there is something about walking across that stage!
inches of snow.. it was beautiful. Daddy got all spiffed up and went on to the dome line up. The rest of the clan walked over a little later. Daddy looked 
awesome and we were all very proud. We all went to lunch after PS- I started blogging Thursday and just posted it last night.. sad it took so long, but that is why the date is the 17th!
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