Although I did not accompany her, Alexa appeared to enjoy a day of skiing (her first time ever!) at Bolton Valley, on February 28, with Daddy! From what I've been told and from the evidence on video, Alexa had tons of fun! Here are some photos of the day...

We gave ice skating another try as well. Alexa showed improvement from her first time and managed to get around the ice at an impressive speed. She was motivated by the need to collect as many rubber duckies and/or tennis balls as she could before the other children had a chance to snatch them up! Once again we were joined by Jailee, only this time her Mommy, Lisa, bravely took to the ice at nearly 38 weeks PREGNANT!!!

Note the pretty cool helmet...Mommy didn't come prepared and this was a loaner!!!

The girls ended the morning by showing me some of their best funny faces...

It's not all fun and games though. When we aren't out having fun with friends, we've been home packing for our upcoming move from 348 Juniper Ridge. Although most of the work has been mine, Alexa lends a helping hand from time to time...

But before long, we get back to the fun! The weather has been ever so slightly warmer and we have taken advantage of it by getting outside. This past weekend, Alexa took her bike down by the lake and rode with Minna before going to the Flynn Theater to catch a show. We watched "Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar." It was a puppet show using black lights and telling three of Eric Carle's stories. We sat up in the balcony and peered out over a full house. Unfortunately, Alexa wasn't that interested, often telling me, "Mommy, I no like this movie" or "I want to go home." Oh well, I tried! So we left and spent a little while longer in the park where Alexa slid down the granite stairs of City Hall.

Alexa and I decided to go ice skating! We met up with Jailee and her dad, Doug and we were pleasantly surprised to see some old friends, Milissa and her daughter Stella. Minna and Ptah came to take some pictures and cheer us on.

Leddy Park Ice Arena offers a drop in program called "Itty Bitty Ice Skating" for kids of all ages. I never imagined there would be so many little ones on skates! I was actually impressed with how well some of these little guys could move around the ice! Alexa, in typical Alexa fashion, showed no fear and was eager to get going. The program offers these stacked milk crates as a support for first timers and beginners. This was incredibly helpful although I have a stiff back from crouching over to assist Alexa over the course of the hour!

Alexa took a break to use the potty...(have I mentioned she's COMPLETELY POTTY TRAINED! WOO-HOO!!) and when we returned all of the children were coming off of the ice. Needless to say, Alexa was slightly disappointed! She was ready to get going again. Jailee was not thrilled when the hour came to an end either. This picture says it all. Two girls who cannot wait to get back on the ice!.