Ice Skating

The same day we built the gingerbread house, we went to Leeds to go iceskating at the outdoor synthetic rink they had at the Outlet malls.  It was just a few days before Christmas, but the weather was like 70 degrees.  It was one of the most fun days we've had, and it stands out in my mind as that.  I loved everything about the day.  Excitement was high for Santa...the weather was warm, and Sage was finally getting to try what she had been longing to do. And let's be honest, I got to prove to myself and others that I was still awesome.  I don't know why this rink was only there for a limited time, but it was.  I just hope they bring it back.  So without further delay...on the way there because the food court at the outlet malls is a JOKE, we stopped at Chick Fil A in Oxford...and sent these pics to Heather...and then...crazy enough.  ;)  that happened.

 So at the malls, because it was Christmas, they had this beautiful tree we took pics in front of.

 I'm not going to lie...putting on those skates was scary, but we all held our own.  And there was definitely that learning curve that I had to overcome after it being SO many years.  I was a carhop at Sonic, and I roller bladed when I was 16, but that's been a minute.  And the kids were holding on to me as if I could hold us ALL up.  It was so funny.

 Looking at these brings me back to that wonderful day.  It was so perfect.  Look at Jaggar's face.

 A lot of this went on at first...until they realized that the wall was much more stable than each other or me.

 Every now and then we had to let Costner Bleu know that we were still there.

 We skated until dark.  Actually Travis and Jaggar took a few laps through the mall, but Sage and I burned up the rink for hours.

 Then Travis and I got our turn in front of the tree.  Even though it feels a bit cheesy, I like this picture.

 Being silly on the rocks

Here are a few videos of our fun.
Ice Skating



From the moment the radio stations start playing Christmas music, we are all over it.  I CRINGE when I hear people complain about Christmas music.  We NEVER tire of it.  Ever.  This was on the way to the mall.  I even remember the trip there, which is about 45 minutes, being fun.
Christmas Music


I don't remember if I mentioned it or not, but Travis got me the newest iphone for Christmas.  We got a deal on it on black Friday, but you had to activate it then to get the deal, so I got it early.  And that is a gift to all otherwise, we'd miss out on gems like this.  It has slow motion video, and this is slow motion at it's finest, folks.  You are welcome.  I love all of my beautiful hair blowing in the breeze.  ;)
Slo' Mo' Iceskating