Update on Katy

I received three long stemmed roses on Friday night (the two foot long stems). Unfortch it's not going to work out. But I did trip and fall this morning only to be laughed at by someone in a car.

Dakota - no, not the state

I GOT A PUPPY! She's 7 mos. old and I've named her Dakota, after the county in MN where I grew up. We call her Coda for short (musical term for those who didn't know that), and she is ADORABLE! Very friendly - I like to call her my cuddlebug. She's all about snuggling up and giving kisses. And chewing her rawhide to smitherings. WOW that dog can chew!

I've got more pics of her on my blog at http://keepingupwithkate.blogspot.com, but here's one for now! =)

If you can't tell, I'm rather excited. She's a cutie!!!

Baby Countdown

Oh yeah, new babies are about to be had in the family! We've got about a month until Piper has a new brother or sister. Angie looks fabulous for being so close to giving birth. Little Liam is due in less than two months. Other than extreme morning sickness for most of her pregnancy and a bout with kidney stones, Alicia's feeling great and looking just as FINE!

I'm praying for you guys! Let the fun begin!

Go Colts!

If anyone was watching the game yesterday, then you saw what an amazing comeback that was. You also probably noticed just how much passion the Colts put into the game. I mean, it's that kind of passion and intensity that wins games....such as the upcoming Superbowl. Katy, bring it on!

GO COLTS!

I think this would be the perfect opportunity to have a little family poll. Respond to my post if you're rooting for the Colts; respond to Katy's post if you're rooting for the Bears (boo). :)

Just for a little motivation, here's a photo of a great team leader.

Go Bears!

GO BEARS GO BEARS GO BEARS GO BEARS!

Such an exciting game yesterday. It's been a LONG time since I was invested in a SuperBowl team. It's been what? Over 10 years since the last Cowboy SuperBowl victory? It's a joy to actually care about one of the teams in the SuperBowl. Yay!

I'm sure I'll have a few rivals from the family. Some of you have lived in Indiana. The Colts will be tough to beat but what an awesome game! There's nothing quite like the Bears fans!

Port Aransas

Steve and I arrived last Thursday, January 11 in time to attend our first of the year high school basketball game. Girls played OK and won; boy played three good quarters and lost.

Weather is 36 here today, not as windy as yesterday, but a very damp chill in the air. Those in Dallas are in a world of cold that those of us from Minnesota/Illinois can only smile at the thought of. We check the internet every morning to assure ourselves that it's 50 degrees colder at home than it is here. That keeps us warm.

Once the weather clears up we would love to see any of you that would like to make the trip. We have a guest room with its own bath and a water view that we think is awsome. The restautants in town and nearby are terrific. Walks/runs on the beach can supplement working out at a wonderful fitness center. Or we are particulary good at sitting around sipping wine.

Happy New Year to everyone,
With love to all,
Mary Anne

This is a test...

Angie and I were wondering how many people are reading this blog on a regular basis. We do and would like to hear from more people. SO please respond with a, "Here!" if you read this. Thanks!