First Time Ice Skating!

I had to quick write about taking out kids ice skating for the first time ever! Is it a little sad that Gabe is almost ten and has never been ice skating? Maybe. But did he learn quickly? Yes! When we first got there, it was pretty funny watching Gabe and Caleb slowly make their way onto the ice like two little baby deer learning to walk… lol. Their legs wobbled around like jelly and they had a hard time even standing up straight. But by about an hour later, they were making their way around the rink at a pretty decent speed! They did each fall, probably at least 30 times… haha. But luckily no major injuries. I was of course, the ice skating pro. ;) Josh was pretty shaky too. Avery (who we had rented skates for, and also a little walker thing to use on the ice) refused to even stand up. I had to carry her in my arms while I skated around the rink. It was a good workout.

We also ate dinner at Chick Fil A before we went. It was the kids Valentine's Day celebration with us! haha Then Josh and I went out the dinner ourselves on Saturday night while Macy Rhodes (a cousin of Josh's) babysat our kids. Avery cried when she left.

Other fun things - sledding, a cub scout trip to the police department, Caleb's "tree" valentine project that I made with him and his friends at his class party, and Avery painting (which she loves.)

Here are a few pictures!