Jasmine's First Time Skating

For three years Jasmine has watched both Shannon and I play hockey, sometimes five or more nights a week. You could easily say she loves the sport, and has been wanting to play herself for sometime now.

Sunday was that day. We took her out to open skate and had her try on her first pair of skates ever. I was quite surprised how well she did, not only was she able to walk on her skates before we got on the ice. No mean feat for a three year old to balance on two thin blades about 3/8 of inch wide. She was also able to stand up on the ice as well. Though that was about the extent of it, the rest was a bunch of smiles and giggles as dad carried her around, or pulled her along.

The hard part was taking her off the ice, as soon as I took her off the ice she started crying that she wanted to skate. Kind of broke my heart to take her back off the ice. I am definately glad she enjoyed herself. Whether or not she decides to stick with hockey or skating Shannon and I will be happy to see her enjoying more outdoor activities.

Here are the pictures :)