Learning to Skate

We brought Otis skating for the first time yesterday.   I was worried we weren't going to get him on the ice before the Spring came.  It was a bit colder then I would have liked.  But we went anyway.

For someone that hasn't skated before Otis walks really well on his skates.  He was so disappointed that he could not just get on the ice and skate like everyone else.  If it weren't so cold we may have been able to convince him to stay on the ice a little longer.

Both Dave and I don't have skates.  I discovered last year that my skates no longer fit.  I figured there was no use buying a new pair until next year as the shape of my feet are about to change again with this pregnancy.  Thank goodness Uncle Sean was there to make him go fast.  

 There is nothing better then a whole timbit after a tough 20 minutes learning to skate.   In the end he said he had a lot of fun and he can't wait to get better.   Next time we go we will bring a chair for him to lean on and push.

First Snow Fall

I almost forgot to post about the first snow fall.  The snow came on Saturday November 27th.  It actually stuck around for a few days.

This means it is time to get the snowblower tuned up.  Thank goodness to handy neighbours.

January

I love that January feels like two months every year.


Then February goes by in the blink of an eye.


Think about it. New Years Eve was only 7 days ago.


Awh!!! Perception of time.

SNOW

We woke up to this wonderful site in the back yard. We aren't ready. There are a ton of leaves under that white stuff and the rest of the patio furniture needs to be put away. AWWWHHHH.

Otis thought the whole thing was "cool". If it wasn't for the snow, I don't think he would have got dressed today.

The good news is, the temperature is supposed to be back up to 14C by trick or treating.