Showing posts with label ice skating. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ice skating. Show all posts

2021-02-08

The Skating Rink is BACK

We moved here in 2008, and our city skating rink was actively being used then . . . but when people lost interest and quit going, the city stopped maintaining it.  I think the global COVID-19 pandemic may have played a part in the skating rink comeback: we all need to get outside to keep the positive vibes flowing!

Mollie and I went together three times in January.  We bought two pairs of ice skates at a thrift store, and borrowed a few more for our first skating rink outing, with Allen and Calvin.  Whew--it's hard on the ankles!  Mollie's skates are newer and more supportive, which is great, because she is a natural!  I am on the prowl for more skates, but we've been making do with the ones we have in the mean time.


Jaydie was at the rink with her dad the second time we went, so Georgia and I made plans to meet up again.  When we did, it was such a sweet surprise when Niki showed up with Hallie!  The three of us moms shoveled off the rink while the kids played, and we ended up staying till the stadium lights came on.  A great way to burn calories in January, with two of my favorite people!

I couldn't help sending the photo we snapped to the newspaper, and was delighted when we made the front page 😂.

Small town living at its finest.