Silly Mommy : Ice Skating!

Sunday, January 04, 2009

Ice Skating!

I just unloaded roughly 350 pictures from our camera and have started the daunting task of going through them and picking which ones are "blog worthy" :) I've been meaning to blog for awhile, but this time of year just gets so crazy busy! We got back from our trip to Corpus Christi a few days ago and I still haven't put all the toys away, cleaned, and caught up completely on laundry! Not sure if I ever will....anyways, I'll start where I left off-Ella's birthday. For her birthday, she really wanted to go ice skating. She had never been before, so we made her little dream come true. We weren't too sure how her and Aubrey would do. The last time we went to the rink was on Aubrey's 5th birthday, over two years ago! Aubrey asked to go for her birthday while Ella and I watched. This time it was Cali and I cheering from the side:) Both girls did so great and had so much fun. I loved watching their smiles.

Here's Ella all laced up and ready to go!

Walking wobbily

Aubrey missing her 2 front teeth. Yes, she lost the other one just in time for Christmas! I love her smile:)

Go Ella go!

Ella and her Daddy

Aubreys turn! Joey had to switch off with them. Hes such a good daddy and thankfully is a very skilled skater. I, myself, have never been ice skating and never will! I have the most horrible balance ever. I can barely roller skate, so I know I shouldn't attempt the impossible:)

Cali cheering for her sisters

It was a really fun afternoon! Both girls were really disappointed when we said it was time to go, so I guess that means they really loved it! I'm glad you enjoyed your birthday Ella!

9 comments:

The Bright Family said...: Looks like fun!! yea, yea, to that problem with balance stuff--I know you just didn't want to get your pants wet :); 1/4/09, 5:53 PM
-Melissa- said...: Those are some pretty cute pictures! Glad Ella had a fun time ice skating.; 1/4/09, 6:17 PM
Marie Rayner said...: Wonderful pictures Holly! Looks like Ella had a great time. I used to skate all the time in the winter when I was a child, but haven't been on skates in years. Not sure my ankles could hold me up now!!!
*PS - the laundry you will always have with you. I think it's like an eleventh commandment or something. You never catch up . . . ever!; 1/5/09, 1:35 AM
Jan said...: I grew up ice skating so I loved seeing this post. Fun times -- you guys really do a lot of fun stuff together.; 1/5/09, 8:55 AM
Tara D. said...: I'm glad they enjoyed it so much. And I'm with you on the balance stuff, no can do. I did go ice skating once, if you can call it that. I was able to stand up on them for a while but there was definitely no skating involved there. :P; 1/5/09, 11:05 AM
Emily said...: Followin' you!!; 1/5/09, 4:19 PM
The Daily Stroll said...: cute pictures! ice skating is so much fun!; 1/8/09, 2:16 PM
cyndi/mom/nana said...: Ella looks like a pro already. Aubrey looks like you enjoyed your day as well. Cali your simply too cute, possibly thinking when is it my turn~soon Cali soon. Good job mom and dad these are the best memories you are created.; 1/8/09, 9:55 PM
HIRSCHI FAMILY said...: So fun - Savy wants to go ice skating so bad - wish we lived close to a rink! Guess another reason we need to move to Texas!; 1/12/09, 4:07 PM

Aubrey

Aubrey is our 15 year old big sis of this big crew. She is in the 9th grade(yep, high school. Unbelievable!) and shines at school! She is in the gifted/talented program and excels in it. She won the campus spelling bee and even placed first in ready writing last year. Go Aub! :) She is an amazing reader, writer, and teacher. She is a very sweet and tender-hearted little lady who is a good friend and example to othhers. She made the Jr High volleyball team this year and loves it! She has also recently been involved in Theater at school and has a love for singing, dancing and being on stage.She also loves playing the piano and is VERY good at it!

Ella

Ella is our 13 year old girly girl who loves to accessorize. She has a very sweet easy-going personality that everyone loves. She also has a mothers heart and is so nurturing to her little brothers. She is also very creative and can be found crafting at the table on many afternoons. She is in the 7th grade and is a very hard worker. She is one of the most "on task" kids I've ever seen and never has to be reminded to do her homework. She is also an amazing reader. She is in her second year of piano and is doing great! She also loves ice skating and is taking figure skating lessons. Its definitely a natural talent.She recently did a competition and won first place. She also loves basketball and is a great speller like her big sis. UIL Champ baby!

Cali

Cali is our 9 year old silly girl who keeps us laughing. And also keeps us on our toes:) She is a feisty little second grader with a mind and will of her own. She also has quite the sense of humor and makes us laugh at the funny things she says every day. She loves to be outdoors, read books, and make cards and pictures for her family and friends. She is very giving and loving. She is also cuddly and asks for "snuggle time" daily:) She started tennis this past Spring and is loving it! I think we have finally found this girls "thing." Shes got one mean backhand! :) Her favorite thing in the world, however, is CANDY, oh, and ponies and fish.

Ammon

Ammon is our handsome smart sweet 6 year old little boy that we can't imagine life without. He is so very loved by us all. Now that he is five, he is really starting to show us just how darn smart he is. He is learning how to read at an incredible pace. He can count to 9000 already(he tells us this, but we make him stop at 100:)! He started preschool this year and just LOVES going! He wishes everyday was preschool. He has a heart of gold and is so loving. He is a Mama's boy that I can always count on to give me hugs when I need it most. His favorite thing to do is draw/write, read, play with action figures(star wars and avengers being his favorites), do puzzles, and play the wii/tablet when we let him:) He loves Skylanders!

Wesley

Wesley is our adorable energetic four year old son. He has the cutest dimple on his right cheek and the biggest smile. He is a ray of sunshine and makes us laugh at all of his funny antics. He is quite busy these days getting into everything he shouldn't be..sharpies included. Sometimes I'm just not sure I can keep up with him! He loves to climb on everything. And fall off of everything;) He is often seen with a bruise on his head! His favorite thing right now is cars. You can find him most days pushing a truck or car around the house as fast as his little legs will take him. He also adores being outside. We love this little guy so much!

Luke

Luke is our precious two year old little one who has blessed our lives immensely. He is always there to give a hug and a wet kiss. He is super cuddly. If you are sad, he will put his little arm around you and give you a sweet pat. He is silly and always makes us smile. He is learning little words like "mo" for more or "nana" for nightnight. He can say ball and uh-oh. Its so cute to hear him learn to talk! He has been an easy little guy too..never been a carseat hater and always takes good naps. And luckily is now sleeping through the night! We love our Lukey!