The Wickenkamps: Steinberg Skating Rink...

This weekend was a 3 day weekend for the kids, so Aimee and I decided to take the kids to do something VERY new to them. Ice skating...Now it has been YEARS since I or Aimee have been on any type of skates, much less ice skates. We were waiting for a nice "warm" day to go, since it has been so fridged out lately. Monday was a perfect day, even for someone like myself that can't handle the cold very well. It was in the 40's. When we decided to go, I remembered my cousin, Taylor, had already been to the outdoor rink in St. Louis, so I emailed her for information and asked if she would want to meet us out there.

Hayden and Seth got right out there and were bound and determined to figure it out, since it is much different than roller skating. Grace was of course fearless and headed out with some help. I about peed my pants laughing at her trying this out. When she wasn't on the ice, it was a whole other story, she walked around like a pro on the rubber mats.

Carson had a little more difficulty but tried his best. He always had a smile on his face!!!

Grace would get bored with skating so she would walk over to the firepit and warm up...

Taylor came to skate with us, and as soon as she got there they called an intermission so they could smooth out the ice again with the Zamboni. The kids got a kick out of this.

Aimee and I took turns getting out on the ice so that one of us was with Grace and Carson because they got tired and hungry and wanted their shoes back on...

Seth, on the other hand, is another story. I think the only time he came off the ice was while the Zamboni was out there. He has found a new hobby, i think. This could be scary or nice. I haven't firgure it out yet. He was the last one to get his shoes on for the day. I had the hardest time getting him to leave.