First Ice Skating!

Ava has been asking about ice skating for over a year and she had some Christmas money from her great grandparents that she received at Thanksgiving (Grandma I knew you would read this so wanted you to see how much she enjoyed the gift!!) So we headed over to Mitch park Saturday for a special afternoon of fun. Despite the cold, she loved just about every minute of it, it was a special first for sure. I asked her if it was everything she hoped it would be and she smiled so big when she quietly nodded yes as we were leaving. Definitely a day to tuck away for keeps.

Getting started!

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So excited!

working on their ice dancing routine 

This strategy seemed to work the best, dad's hand on the coat, a little safety net to avoid a face plant. 

I loved those tiny legs in those tiny skates, by the end of the time she was trying it all on her own. 

Even watching them refinish the ice had some magic and wonder to it.

Hot chocolate break.

Thanks to Aunt Amy for keeping Rhett, he's not quite ready for ice skates just yet.