Four little Kepleys in a bed...
none fell out or bumped their heads

I should be sleeping, yes... this is true. I am always in need of sleep and I suppose that won't change anytime within the next ummm 17 years..? But, everyone is sleeping and it theory I feel like I could be so productive. That is probably not going to be the case seeing as I am blogging... but to my loyal fans and followers-- blogging is productive! But, I must say, part of my inability to sleep is the mere lack of sleeping accommodations. Currently, only 1 bedroom, of 3, is occupied. Brewski, Grace Anne, and Daddy-o are all in bed with me. I am beginning to think that we could really use a bigger bed!

Grace Anne was sleeping soundly in her crib, but she decided at midnight she wanted to bond... thus, she is now smack in the middle of our queen sized bed. Brewski has a softy, cushy bed of his own though he seems to feel the need to also sleep with us! Ugh!

Oh well.. here are some new pictures! Enjoy!

WAKE UP GRACE ANNE! Caroline heard you were coming to play.. not sleep!

Grace Anne is a BIG girl now! She faces forward!

She is thinking... "ARE THESE REALLY MY PARENTS?"

New year, new you...?
So there is no excuse for the lack of blogging and no resolution to do better! I put making promises away in 2011! No guilt or promises... :) That being said, I'd like to blog regularly again! I have been thinking I should blog for a while and then it gets put on the back burner... then, a few days ago the most loyal of my fans told me how much she missed it and I thought... I should for sure bring it back! So I waited until today since today is that loyal fan's birthday! Happy Birthday, Alexis! We miss you!

To all my other loyal fans and followers, thanks for stopping by!
So much has happened and life in Texas is much different than the days in Tennessee!
Grace Anne is a blast... she is loud, she is fast, she is smarty and sneaky. She has teeth (4 and 1/2), determination, and a substantial amount of hair! She loves shoes and purses-- her own (yes she has her own Vera Bradley) and her Mommy's! She is a girl through and through.. no doubt! She has attributes of both of us and there is no doubt she is our daughter. The new pediatrician has diagnosed her as.. "strong-willed."

Texas is much different in many ways-- the most obvious at the moment is the climate! My Atlanta/Knoxville "peeps" are facebook-ing and texting about their snow and ice... we still have not turned our heat on (granted our house is very well insulated)! Its actually in the 40's today and that is LOW! You would think we were getting the blizzard--people have pulled out their coats, gloves and scarves! I will say, the wind makes it chilly!! And, I will admit... our bodies have adjusted to this warmer climate... but never did I think 40 could feel so cold!
We stay really busy with playdates, walking, storytime, library visits, park playtime, meeting up with moms (and kids) for lunch... etc etc. I've even taken on a roll in a playgroup as an assistant organizer. Who would have thought that these groups had rules and an organizing hierarchies?.. but you'd be surprised. Grace Anne socializes well and really likes playing! She loves following the big kids around and playing with the boys.. go figure!