Ice Skating

Technically we took Jakob ice skating for the first time last winter, when we strapped him into his little blue sled and dragged him around our neighbor's pond.  After nap time on Sunday, however, we brought him to Gillette Pond in Huntington and gave him more of a taste of what skating is.  He was hesitant at first, but he quickly realized it was fun to have Daddy whoosh him around the ice.

Check me out!  I'll be in the pros in no time (as long as Daddy is willing to carry me there too)
No actual skating for me yet, but I can't wait to try next year

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