Ice Skating

Emily had one birthday wish this year. She wanted to go ice skating and wanted to bring her friend Libby. This was a pretty easy wish to grant. We just had to wait until the weather cooperated, and Libby could come . We finally got to go over the weekend.

We started our evening off with a good dinner at O'Charlies. (we tried to go to Texas RoadHouse, but the wait was 1 1/2 hours...so we walked next door to O'Charlies).

Off to the skating rink.

Rowdy is a good skater. Once upon a time he played ice hockey on a police hockey league.

Jake and Emily are pretty good too.

Jake learned how to skate backwards... he practiced a lot. By then end of the session...he was able to skate backwards. He really caught on to the "wiggle" necessary to move yourself . I think he really had a god time.

Emily was really good at ice skating. She has not skated since last year at this time...but you would not know it.

And then there is Libby.

Libby has never been on ice skates. But...like Libby...she was a natural. She took to the ice like she has been skating for years. Emily and Libby skated non-stop for the entire session. I only witnessed 1 major wipe out (by Emily).... and as soon as Libby stopped laughing... she helped Emily to her feet.

I was in charge of holding coats, and taking photos. I am way too smart to put myself on skates. Once upon a time, many years and many pounds ago, I could ice skate....but I am not willing to risk broken bones....or worse.

I think we all had a good time. I think we will have to visit the ice rink again very soon.