This month has been filled with baby snuggles, math lessons, read-alouds, outdoor play on bright sunshine-y days, huddling with blankets and hot cups of tea on the bitterly cold days, playing basketball in the church Upward league, a special afternoon at Nana & Papa's for just the grandkids, both being and hosting Sunday afternoon lunch guests, getting back into a few more pre-baby routines, making dinner when I have no inspiration left and then making it again the next day when I again have no inspiration left, Valentine's Day celebrations, Friday School, enjoying our first accompanied-by-sunlight-meals of the year, and much, much more.
A major highlight was Aubrey learning to ice skate!
Our little town has an outdoor ice rink, along with a decent selection of free skates and plenty of free hot chocolate to facilitate enjoyment. We don't get there often, but the past two years it has provided a good deal of fun for the kids.
This month, they hosted a special Saturday event called Frozen Feet where they provided pulled pork, marshmallows for roasting, hot beverages, and prizes right at the rink. There are disadvantages to living in small town (no grocery store, anyone?), but most of the time, I couldn't imagine life any other way. Free events for kids that aren't overly crowded and are genuinely fun? Sign me up!
Daniel took the four oldest kids to Frozen Feet and, in addition to having a blast, Aubrey had her first ice skating experience.
She loved it.
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