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If this works, and you guys are actually able to see this, I will think that I'm the coolest person I know.

This is a great opportunity to blog about a recent happening in our family.

Jack's Preschool Program!

I love Aunt Sand's Preschool. And let's just say, I'm willing to put my money where my mouth is. My gas money that is. Jack is the third of our kids to go to school here (in addition to myself 31 years ago.) I drove Allie down twice a week for her last year before kindergarten and have done the same with Jack. Half an hour, each way, twice a week. But I can't imagine it any other way.

Sandra Ahlquist is a friend of my mom's. We were in the same ward when I was small, and when I was four, she opened a preschool in her basement. I can still remember my program and being mortified when people laughed as I shook my chicky-bum for all the world to see. Sandra and Mrs. Jensen were my teachers, too, and they have lots of stories that my kids like to hear. Evidently, although not surprisingly, I used to tell the endings to the stories before they could finish reading them and I had a heckuva time folding construction paper for spider legs. I can remember trying to learn my phone number and sitting across the table from my best friend Trent.

Sandra does such a good job with these little kids. She helps them to feel loved, and teaches them self confidence. Although my children have never lacked the aforementioned self-confidence, it has been wonderful to watch them grow and develop as little kind, loving people under Sandra's guidance.

She was recently recognized for all of the good work she has done over the years.

http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/51713470-78/ahlquist-preschool-aunt-sands.html.csp

Jack has had a hard time going there. We moved to Centerville when he was 4 months old, so he doesn't have friends that go to school there like the girls did. He has fought me nearly every day, but even he would say that last night's program was worth the commute.

This clip is Jack dressed as Woody and singing "You've Got a Friend in Me." He is standing next to his buddy Austin. There are several other clips, but this one is the best.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgiaPi5Qbyw

Sandra, I'm not sure that William will have the same opportunity as the others, but I want you to know that the gift you have given my children is priceless. Thank you for all your hard work and love over the years. You are awesome!