The news.

Dear Mom, Thanks for leaving me some money on the Northern Reflections card.  It came in handy the other day when I found myself giving into a 60% off sale on this hat.  And isn't it adorable?

Sand toys work just as well in snow, we have discovered.

Playing hockey with Madelyn.  It was amazing how Luke (who has only been skating once before - a year ago!), improved in just half an hour of skating!  He went from crying face-down on the ice, unable to pick himself up, to picking himself up on his own, and even being able to hit the puck with the hockey stick without ending up on his bum!  Kids are remarkable learners.  Leaps and bounds.  Thanks to Karen and Madelyn for teaching Luke a few skills on the ice!

Oh and Seamus had a good time too...in his stroller.  Isn't it great that strollers are allowed on the ice during parent and tot skating?