First time ice skating

Given that Scott and I did not grow up here, we do not always pay enough attention to the rites of passage important for all young Minnesotans.  Last week, we finally addressed our appalling failure to introduce our children to ice skating. They have been watching the Olympics, and went into the experience with some fairly unrealistic expectations. Rylee, in particular, had grand plans that she shared with us on the way to the rink..."first, Devon is going to throw me through the air. I'm going to spin fast and then land nicely on my feet." 

Reality proved a bit more challenging, but they still had fun. Rylee stuck pretty close to the wall, but kept going for the full hour and a half.  Devon took to it pretty easily and was skating pretty well by the time we left. Both kids would like to go again soon.  Rylee is interested in taking some lessons.  When asked if he would also like to try to take some lessons, Devon declined, rolling his eyes and saying "Mom, I already know how to do it now."

Here's Devon in action: