The Correct Gear

Day two of soccer camp was a success. Will Sophie play soccer again in the future? I don't know. But if she does, now she has the right shoes.

Kick It

Sophie attended the first of a two-day soccer camp this morning. Her only soccer experience prior to this was in her PE classes. She was nervous being a novice, but was all smiles when I picked her up.

Down on the Corner

To celebrate the end of the school year, last night we went to a local ice cream shop for dinner. The dinner was inexpensive and tasted okay. The ice cream was great, even the sugar-free variety. The atmosphere was wonderful and the company was the best.

School's Out for the Summer!

Just There to Cheer Them On

After a rainy morning and afternoon, the skies cleared enough on Saturday for our high school to hold graduation. We don't have anyone from our family graduating this year, but Cooper, Phoebe, and I went to support the kids from our ward.

The skies looked ominous towards the end of the night, but we made it through before the skies burst.

One Hundred and Four Days of Summer Vacation

Ten years after the show originally ended, a new season of Phineas and Feb came out today! This is one of our favorite shows. We have most of the songs from the first run memorized. Cooper suggested we watch a few episodes for family movie night and that's just what we did. It felt very nostalgic.

All the Choir Music

Cooper and Phoebe both auditioned for select choirs at the high school for next year.

And they both got in!

Cooper is in a combined SSAATTBB choir  as a Bass 1 and Phoebe is in an SSAA choir as an Alto 2. She's one of three incoming freshman that made it in. They're both excited to have additional musical learning opportunities next year. I'm thrilled that they both had the courage to tryout.

Bubbly

I unlocked a new girl mom achievement: I can now do "bubble braids." Sophie asked me to watch some videos and learn how so she could have them for her ropes course field trip this week. She was pleased with the results, so it was a success.

Why We Sing

Sophie performed at our last concert of the season. She played her violin with the orchestra and sang with the chorus. Both groups did a great job. The orchestra was surprisingly good, considering that most of the kids are still fairly new players.

Sophie was one of two featured soloists with chorus. She sounded beautiful!

Yes, this is a zoomed-in screenshot from a video, but it's the best we've got of her solo.

This has been the busiest year for musical performances in our family. Though it's sometimes been chaotic, I love that the kids have gotten several chances to grow as musicians and performers.

It Is a Truth Universally Acknowledged

I introduced Cooper, Phoebe, and Sophie to Pride and Prejudice on film this weekend. We watched the 2005 Kiera Knightley version. They all LOVED it. They enjoyed the banter, the humor, the family dynamics, the gorgeous cinematography, the longing looks from Mr. Darcy, and the happy resolution.

Not all movies are hits with everyone, but this one was a winner.

Cooper was there, he just wasn't in the picture.