Ice Skating with Faith Kids

Our Faith Kids class had a field trip to the local ice rink today. Madeline was excited, although tentative about actually skating on the ice. I reassured her that all the children would be learning how to skate, and most of the mommies, too. We were about to walk in the door for our icy adventure.


The ice rink provided these "helpers" for first-time skaters. We were so thankful for some stability, and Madeline only fell once the whole day.


There was a wonderful pile of ice shavings provided for the kids to play in. They could make snowballs or just enjoy throwing the snow at each other. Madeline spent a good portion of the time here not even aware of how wet her clothes were getting.


Here's our little skater. She did really well.

The kids were ready for their much anticipated snack break of hot cocoa and chocolate chip cookies. I consoled myself, while gobbling up my cookie, that I had burned enough calories on the ice to indulge with the kids. Is that willful ignorance?

Reformed...for the evening

This year Madeline dressed up as a sunflower and Mason went out as a spider. Our theme was "Things You Find in a Garden".


Every garden needs a scarecrow...and of course a gardener.


Jay played tricks on some of the neighborhood kids. As they reached down for their treats from the basket, he "woke up" and scared them. Some of them ran away crying. It was fantastic! By far, he was the best looking scarecrow I've ever seen...or kissed for that matter!