Ready, Set, SKATE!!

After several setbacks this year, the backyard rink is finally up and running (or it was for a day or two).

Liam on skates.  He and Luke have really improved since they started hockey in November.

Luke on skates

Aiden is doing much better on the ice this year as well.

Aiden singing in church

Luke, Liam, and Aiden singing in church

Liam and his gingerbread house

Finn enjoyed sampling the candy!

The finished products

After several setbacks with the tarp not holding water, melting due to warmer temps, and a break in one of the boards that supports the rink, the rink was finally up and running over the weekend.  John has spent countless number of hours filling and refilling the rink with water.  We have had a few warmer than average days that wreaked havoc on the rink.  Over the weekend, the boys were very excited to have some extra "ice time" to practice some of the things they have been learning in hockey.  Unfortunately, the temps are going to be a bit "warm" this week so skating may or may not be possible.  It looks like January will bring us some bitter cold weather which will be at least good for the rink.

In other news, the big boys all sang in church on Sunday.  It is hard to see Luke, Liam, and Aiden in any of my pictures, but they did a great job.  Lastly, we had fun decorating some gingerbread houses recently.  The boys were quick to sample as much candy as possible.  They probably put 1 piece of candy on their house for every five pieces that they ate!

Merry Christmas to All!  Thanks for readying, we will post again after Christmas!