Pre-K Graduation

apparently graduating from preschool has become a pretty big deal complete with caps and gowns and the whole 9 yards.   I can remember in kindergarten making a cap out of cardboard and black construction paper and we thought that was pretty cool. Times have changed.

Katelyn meeting her teacher, Miss McDaniel and the principal Ms Coppin.

the photo shoot

there are two classes in this shot, no Katelyn did not have all those kids in her class.

At the end there were refreshments in the gym for the families and many of her class mate got presents from their families, Katelyn asked why we hadn't gotten her a present. and I told her, "it's fun to celebrate all the fun times we had in preschool but you still get to go to school for a long time and sometimes we don't get presents  for everything we do."

Katelyn and Miss McDaniel, I have loved Miss McDaniel she is such an amazing teacher, Dallin is looking forward to having her next year.

If you were a 5 year old with $20 what would you buy?  Princess socks?  I thought so.  Grandma and Grandpa Smith sent Katelyn some money for her birthday.  It was probably the best birthday present ever.  She was so excited to go to Target and pick out something for her birthday,  she chose a Beauty and the Beast tea set for herself and she was generious enough to let Dallin and Grant choose something too. Dallin got Playdoh and Grant wanted a cute cuddly puppy.  I tried to convince Katelyn to get a polly pocket size doll house but she really really wanted that tea set, even though we already own 2 other tea sets. She loves that tea set, she is a funny girl.  and lets not forget the princess socks, those too were a must have.

Katelyn's Birthday

Dallin, Grant and I went to Katelyn's school bearing cupcakes. We ate lunch with her and stayed for centers.

After school we ventured to the Library, checked out some movies and books. and played with the puzzles of course.

after the Library we went to the playground and had a great time playing tag, and climbing all over the choo choo train playground. This park is built right next to an actual train junction and so we got to see a few real trains in action.

after the playground we met Daddy for dinner at the hospital. 

Ice cream is by far the most favorite part.

Happy Birthday Katelyn, we love you!

curly sue

we decided to try curlers in Katelyn's hair, she loved it! she insisted I do it the following night too, of course after that she was done and didn't want those curls anymore. but it was fun while it lasted.

a Beautiful Girl

Katelyn is one of the most amazing girls I know. she is so fun and kind and happy. She is always up for having fun and has a pleasant disposition.

One of Katelyn's trademarks is shriving. she is always cold, and is it any wonder? I don't think she owns any fat on her tiny body.

She loves the beach and swimming and anything involving water.