Return to the Farm

Wow, that title sounds like a creepy Wes Craven Horror movie title...I digress. Kassidy's wanted her5th Birthday Party at her local favorite petting zoo stomping grounds, Old MacDonald's Farm. It was a mild 100 million degrees and plenty of sunshine...but the kiddos found many spots of shade among the animals, ponies, and hay barns. Thanks to all that made this a happy day!

A sweet smile on a sweet princess.

Great looking group of kids!

Cute cousins!

A Princess kissing a Frog...although I won't be letting her near any princes any time soon.

Chloe loves the horse rides.

So sweet Grand Daddy loves his girls.

Yay super fun rope swing in the hay.

Kass with Mom and Dad.

Princess on a horse.

All About Kassidy

Kassidy turned 5 this week. She has been doing a lot of shopping. She has really found her inner shopaholic early in life. She has been ready to model her new wardrobe at even a hint of the camera coming out...the latest looks:

Western Wear...boots, handkerchief, and all!

New dress, with a bunch of accessorization...yes I just made that word up.


Chloe was jealous to be in the photo shoot.

Princess and the Frog dress for the Princess and the Frog party!

Our Little Fishies

YAY! Swim season started today. Candyce is a seasoned veteran, but Kassidy raced her first races of her career! She did amazingly well and even shaved 20 seconds off of her stroke times. She is really into it and we don't have to "motivate" her to go to practice and meets. She is always excited to go. Definitely she was meant for the pool! We were kind of worried going into it because one of the requirements for the "newbie" swimmers was to be able to swim the length of the pool in less than 3 minutes...well we didn't know if Kass could do it, but now she can do the freestyle and backstroke in less than a minute each!

Candyce had some extra motivation today. She was not able to be timed at the team's practice meet and had to get timed after a tiring day of practice. Her times were not her fastest so she was not placed in any relay teams. Well that gave her the motivation to turn up the speed as she bested all of her strokes and placed her in the top 6 of each event. She qualified for an invitation only meet and will definitely be helping her team out in future relays! GO FLYERS:

Getting jazzed up with best friend Marley at the Pre Meet Pep Rally!

Swim Cap. Check. Goggles. Check. Flyer Power. Check. To the Ready Bench!

Kassidy taking her mark...

Thar she goes!

Focusing her Jedi Swimming skills.

Ready for the launch...

Taking flight!

For Time and All Eternity

Recently Krissy's Grandparents, Ed & Dorothy Smith were sealed in the Houston, TX, temple. It was an amazing experience for us to be a part of. How special it was when Ed took Dorothy, his bride of 61 years to bind their marriage for all eternity. It was a great day and one long awaited after much fasting and prayer. Many generations were connected that day.

Grandparents and Grandkids

Looking forward to many more years of marriage!

Easter Egg Hunt

Finally getting the Easter Pics up. The cousins had a grand ol' time getting the Easter Egg Loot. Especially Chloe, she thought it was Christmas all over again, except in tinier round shaped packages.

Beautiful Sisters!

Chloe so excited!

Oh my....I am in serious trouble.