Ice Skating

Minnesota has really been messing with me these past 2 winters. Last winter (2010-2011) was the 4th snowiest on record (86.6" as of Apr. 20th), and this winter we're at 14.4" so far, which is less than half of normal. And we're on average 7 degrees above the normal average. It's supposed to be near 40 for the next 5 days! The lack of snow, while nice because I don't have to shovel my driveway, is rather disappointing. What I got last winter was exactly what I was expecting from a Minnesota winter. This winter is pretty wimpy. 

Where am I going with this? Oh yeah...

Ice skating. It's hard to have an outdoor rink stay frozen with days consistently above freezing. As odd as it is to say, "Sorry kids, we can't play outside because it isn't cold enough", that's what I've been saying. We've only had a few good days to skate, and we're all itching to get out on the ice! Hopefully it will stay cold for my mom's visit in a few days--she wants to go skating, too! C'mon, Minnesota! Bring on the REAL winter!

How Trevor "skates". Isn't he adorable?!?! Well, what little you can see of him, anyhow...

It takes a while to get everybody ready...

YES! He skated (a teeny, tiny bit). I think he could have done more if the skates actually fit him...I need to stop by a couple different thrift stores for skates so small!

Strike a pose

Sammy in his "starfish" pose. He really needs to wear a helmet when he skates! He's graduated to single blades and is still getting the hang of them. It goes a little better for him when he has his hockey stick.

Sammy was about finished with his "skating one last time around the rink" idea. He crawled the rest of the way back!