The Swenky Pad: January 2010

Ice Capades

The Monday after Christmas, we took the girls downtown to the temporary outdoor ice rink. We had the best time! Both girls were so excited to have real skates. They both laced up and hit the ice without any hesitation. We skated for over 2 hours and only quit once my arms gave out (from keeping them upright).

Gearing up!

Look at those cute little skates

Come on, Mom and Dad. Lace up - we are ready to rumble!

First lap around - instant smiles, even after falling

Hadley kept saying "Faster Mommy!"

Off with the gloves - too warm and sunny to need them

Looks to me like Mallory is helping Clint balance - not the other way around!

Grandad had to get in on the action. He thinks he was the oldest guy on the ice.

We had to take a break to the let the Zambonie do its job.

Lap 100+? By the end Mallory was skating so well!

Mallory had great control by the end. The last two laps were fast and fall-free.

Nifty Fifty

I received a fun new lens for my camera - "the Nifty Fifty" as I was told it is called. Below are some shots as I learn how to better use the lens.

Clint - I told him this is what he looks like to me - the little eye squint seems to help him better explain stuff. :)

Mallory was staring at the Christmas tree - I think mainly it was an "I am tired" stare.

Does she look like a Mini Clint here, using her hands to talk??

Mallory and Amira

Breakfast the next morning - Mallory, Clint and David were in charge of the meal.

Winter Wonderland

We trekked through the Blizzard of 2009 to get to Oklahoma late on Christmas Day. The first half of the day was spent at Grandad and Grancy's (after emergency runs to Target and Payless for pants and boots).

Mallory shares our homemade and hand decorated sugar cookies with the crowd.