Skating Party

Today was the end of the winter ice skating session, so they held an end of session party.  The kids got to show off their newly learned skills, play some games and skate without instruction.

warming up

showing off her hockey stop

 backward stroking

 cross-overs

 limbo

 a little lower

Skating Day

Reagan had ice skating practice again today.  I haven't taken pictures or watched her practices in a few weeks.  I'm trying to let her be more independent, although it hasn't been easy!

Ice Cream Social

Reagan's skating rink held an ice cream social this afternoon in honor of National Ice Skating Month.  After their lessons, the skaters were treated to a big bowl of ice cream with all the toppings!  Then, they were allowed back on the ice for 2 hours of free skating!

Skating Practice

New skills are tough to learn, but Reagan is determined!  Reagan stayed for the public skating session after her class last night to work on some of the Basic 4 skills that she is learning.

Basic 4

Reagan began the new semester of ice skating lessons today...in Basic 4!  

ready to learn new skills

Fun on the First

We had a great start to the New Year!  We cleaned the house, did a little yard work, played a few games, went ice skating, and also had a quick/surprise visit from Mamaw, Papaw, Helen & Allen.

Cooper and daddy added an extra shelf to Reagan's bookshelf

 Cooper did take a little time to enjoy the cool weather

 back to work~Cooper was a little nervous

 a fun game of 4-square broke out in the garage.

 I played too, but had to take a few pictures...just because

 Today was the final day of Holiday Sk8 School for Reagan

 I joined Reagan on the ice for public skate

so sweet

 practicing cross overs

 practicing a 1 foot spin

 "come on slow poke!"

 she's getting so brave on the ice!

backward 1/2 swizzle pump around the circle

2-foot spin

turning 2-foot glide

backward 1-foot glide

just skating

Reagan taught herself a new trick

Sk8 School

Reagan has been attending Sk8 School while out for Christmas break.  She has ice skating lessons every night for 30 minutes, followed by 2 hours of free skate/practice.  She has enjoyed it so much!  She's gotten more confident and stronger in her skating, learned some new skills and made some new friends along the way.  Reagan says, "skating is my life"!  So glad she's found an activity she loves so much!

my sweet skater

 skating with her friend, Fiona

 practicing cross overs

love that smile!