Preschool and soccer have brought a new element of excitement into our lives! Chase started both of those activities last week. He’s the type of kid that needs action and movement most of the day, so we’re glad he at least has these activities going on.
I checked out a couple of preschools in our city (I didn’t want to drive far or pay a ton), and this one out of someone’s home was the best one I found! Mostly, I just love the teacher’s imagination and her loving, bubbly personality– so perfect for guiding these little kids. Also, this is her 12th or 13th year teaching preschool, so I figure she’s got it down pretty well!
Pace volunteered to coach Chase’s cub soccer team, so he’s officially their coach for the season! When my mom was here, she had the brilliant idea of highlighting all our team’s games on the schedules for each family, and assigning the snacks for each game from the get-go. So far, this has worked out really well! We liked pretending to be organized little soccer moms and getting all the papers ready to hand out at the first practice.
The first game was a challenge, because the kids didn’t really know what was going on, and everyone was getting used to the whole idea.
But the second game was awesome, because everyone knew the drill, the kids (including Chase) were more excited to play, and our highly energetic bro-in-law came to help coach (which was especially helpful, because Pace had rolled his ankle the previous day). Chase played well, and we were very proud of him. I tried to take a video, but I’d forgotten to put the battery back in the camera after charging. Next time, though!
Here are a couple more riveting photos of Chase checking out his new preschool.
My parents came for Education Week a couple weeks ago. It was a lot of fun! My wonderful mother stayed with Chase & Charlotte every morning so I could attend Education Week! It was so great. It was pretty weird being back at BYU taking classes, especially because one of the classrooms I went to was one I actually had for a class or 2 while a student at BYU! I loved taking classes without the pressure of any actual tests. I’d be glad to go back every year if I could! (hint, hint)
Hello, blue Kool-Aid tongues! Ah, good ol’ summertime. I’d bought a few packets of Kool-Aid to make scented play dough (I don’t recommend it; it’s too sticky). Chase later convinced me to make a pitcher of it for them and a friend to drink, and I gave in (you know, to be a “fun mom”). They each tried some, and when my back was turned, they attempted to pour some more into their cups. 
