We scored some free Disney On Ice tickets through Pace’s coworker (who’s a radio DJ for “KBull 93” on the weekends). We were grateful to Gretchen for going all the way to SLC to pick up the tickets for us in advance.
The show was amazing! We all absolutely loved it. I was super impressed by the skaters’ skills! Aunt Jessica so kindly babysat little Caroline back at home, so it was a relaxing afternoon for us, minus Caroline, plus GG.
Pace brought home some big ol’ coins from work several months ago, & started a program involving this coin, AKA “The Manner Medallion.” Our kids earn it if they’ve been exceptionally well-behaved & used their manners all day long. They get to cash in the Manner Medallion for a date of their choice (within reason!), with a parent or the whole family. I got to take Chase on one recently to go get Slurpees, candy, & chips (I know, not nutritious). It was fun to hang out & talk with just Chase.
We attended Chase’s Thanksgiving program a few weeks ago as a family. I’m always impressed by how many songs & poems these kids can memorize & recite! And the kids are so cute.
Once when I went to help out in Chase’s classroom, the kids practiced the song, “We Are Children of Many Colors,” & I had to fight back the tears. I think I was moved by how bright, mature, & tolerant of others these little spirits are.
Chase is a fun kid. He’s a great reader & his teacher says he’s always on task & obedient in class. He also helps other kids finish their work when he finishes early. I’m glad he does well in school!
We had the priviledge to have Katie & Bracken stop by and spend the night. Maverick and Caroline were having a good time bonding. Caroline’s motherly instincts kicked in and she started taking Mav’s binky in and putting it back, but she usually missed and hit his face. Enjoy: