Today we headed out to Tenney Park in Madison for some ice skating. It was warm today, well in comparison to what it will be the next four days, so ice skating seemed like a great idea.
We didn't even know if they would have skates small enough for Sam but we thought we would go and give it a try! They did!
She didn't realize how slippery it was going to be or how difficult it was going to be OR that she could fall!
So we held her hands, skated with her and she did okay.
And then she fell, several times and decided she was done.
Both girls sat on the ice and watched Chris and I skate for a few minutes and thought that was pretty neat.
Avery was good at cheering us on!
This would have been an amazing photo except that my focus is on her hat and not her face! Rats.
After we were done skating we explored some other parts of the park.
We ran out of time to do more exploring of the park which is a shame because I noticed a big flock of mallards on part of the pond and some very fresh beaver chewings in another area. This would be a great spot to explore for tracks, signs of winter wildlife and a chance to get to see some ducks this time of year.
It was a great afternoon during a warm snowfall with my girls and husband.
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The Nitty Gritty!
Ice skating outside is amazing. Being able to skate on a frozen pond surrounded by trees, birds, snow falling, and fresh air is a great experience for kids and adults!
But skating inside can be a great winter activity and great exercise too. And apparently it is never too young to start, well I can't say that actually because they didn't have skates small enough for Avery!
how fun! I've been ice skating once in my life on a first date :)
Love the pictures they look like they had so much fun!
Posted by: welcome to our wonderland | 02/07/2011 at 06:24 PM
We used to live a few blocks from Tenney. You're right - it's great. I miss it this winter. It took until Isla was in first grade to really get the hang of skating on her own. But once she did, she loved it. Plus, every time I walked towards that frozen pond with skaters all over it, I heard the Peanuts x-mas/skating song in my head - love it!
Posted by: Betsy | 02/07/2011 at 07:01 PM
Snow.... looks like so much fun. A new follower from the green blog hop
Posted by: Tat | 02/08/2011 at 02:51 AM
Your photos are lovely. What a fun time. I have yet to put my feet in skates. I am hoping to get the kiddos skating this summer when it's hot.
Posted by: Angela | 02/08/2011 at 07:52 AM
How fun! I love the pictures. Your children are adorable:) Following you through Green Moma Blog Hop. Come see me at laughingwiththeharrises.blogspot.com.
Posted by: Melissa | 02/08/2011 at 08:37 AM
We went roller skating last week (which I think is easier than ice skating). It made me realize that we (my boys 4 and 2.5) aren't quite ready for ice skating. We may just slide around on the pond with our shoes on for now!
Posted by: Mel | 02/09/2011 at 02:10 PM
The photos you have posted with all those lovely and heart warming smiles really visualizes how fun and exciting your ice skating was. I had fun reading your uplifting story.
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