IM ENGAGED!

I am the happiest girl alive, and it is all because of one amazing man! His name is Chad Smith, and he is not only my fiance', he is also my best friend!

Chad and I met in the mall in 2001. He was the manager at Hat World and I was the manager of a supplement booth right across from his store. We soon became very close friends, and I spent most of my time in Hat World. One day I got flowers delivered to the booth from a secret admirer. I later found out they were from Chad. Throughout the years there were a few moments of attraction and thoughts that maybe we should be more than friends. Chad knew 6 years ago that he wanted to be with me, I however took a little longer to see it. After almost a year of not talking, Chad found me on Myspace. He sent me a message and we started chatting back and forth. We decided to go watch one of my favorite bands at one of his favorite bars on a random Saturday night. I was extremely excited; it had been forever since I had seen Chad. When Chad showed up that Saturday night, I looked at him, and my heart fell to my feet. I almost backed out, because I didn’t know how to handle my feelings. I had butterflies, and I felt like I was meeting Chad for the very first time. We went to dinner and then out to the Blue Light. We sat around and talked, and then my favorite song, (which will be in our wedding) came on, and Chad asked me to dance. When we were dancing I knew at that very moment, I wanted to spend the rest of my life with Chad. A few days later, on Valentines Day, Chad and I decided that we belong together, and the rest is history!

WHEN WE GOT ENGAGED May 22, 2007

HOW IT HAPPENED He popped the question last May 22nd at the United Spirit Arena. He told me we needed to help his brother-n-law set up the video equipment, and that it shouldn't take very long. When we walked in, David was VERY convincing, and I had not one clue what was about to happen. We walked out unto the court, which was set up for graduation, so the RED carpet was laid out (I mean how PERFECT). It was just Chad and I on the court, when Chad told me to look up at the Score board. I looked up I saw the 5 most FANTASTIC words ever written..."Kayci will you marry me?" I cried, and said yes!!!! I hugged Chad and looked over his shoulder and saw my mom, dad, his sister, brother-n-law and nephew. They were all in the control room watching the magical moment in action. His brother Jeremy was extremely sneaky hiding in the stands taking pictures, the entire time! It was very special and I am so blessed to have such an amazing man!

I am beaming with this HUGE smile that I can not get off my face! We are in the process of planning, and let me tell you I couldn't do it with out the love and support of so many people.

My mom, his mom, Keila Ketchersid, Michelle Hougland, Denise Napper, all of our many friends, and of course CHAD! I have even dragged him to TWO bridal fairs, and he went without any complaints.

I am so very lucky, and I can not wait to spend the rest of my life with this man!