Skating

 

We have been skating a few times this week. The first time only Heidi and Trevor skated because we only had skates in their sizes. Leif came along to help take care of Natalie and they spent most of their time drinking hot chocolate to stay warm (Asher was with Austin). Afterward, we went to a used sporting store to get skates for Leif and Natalie and Heidi decided she'd rather have figure skates than hockey skates.

Asher came along on our second outing to help Trevor skate while I helped Natalie. I was surprised at how fast Trevor picked up skating and was much better on his second time than on his first. Leif hadn't been in a few years, but picked it up again quickly (thanks to rollerblading) and Heidi only needed a little adjustment to get used to figure skates. 

Before we went for the third time, we stopped by the sports store and got some skates for Asher. He picked it up again just as quickly as Leif did and both older boys had a great time, not wanting to leave even after almost an hour in single digit temperatures. The girls on the other hand complained almost the whole time- I was freezing too! I made them skate while their brothers had fun, then we broke out the hot chocolate and eventually headed home.

 

I think we'll be spending a lot of time on the ice this winter since all the kids seem to enjoy it (especially when its not 20 degrees below freezing) and its something good to keep everyone active.