A Glorious Day

It was a glorious day for SKATING!!

Henrik has been looking forward to teaching the boys how to skate, and yesterday was just PERFECT for their first experience. It was absolutely beautiful - sunny, warm, and still. A perfect Minnesota winter day (and we don't have many of those!!)

Both of the boys enjoyed themselves, though N decided he was too young for skating after getting hungry for a snack and deciding it was definitely time for hot chocolate.

True to his nature, E would simply NOT give up. No matter how many times he fell, or how hard he fell, he continued to get up over and over again. Not only did he think he would master skating yesterday, he also expected to be playing hockey by the end of the experience.

On our way home he said, "Mom, I think I have 1000 bruises."

One of E's best surprises of the day was seeing his teacher skating with her kids.

Again, true to nature, after falling a few times, N just decided to crawl around and be silly!

The park bench came in handy for resting, and balance!

Henrik gave some super fast rides on the bench.

Miss A was all smiles about being out in the winter weather.

Mom gave her rides on the sled . . .

and Dad skated her around the rink.

On her own, she explored the ice on hands and knees!

Finally, we want to wish this amazing dad and husband a very Happy Birthday today! You bring each one of us so much joy and we are so very thankful for you!