First Skate of the Season

A couple of weekends ago, we made the trek to the arena for the first time this year.   We had planned on going for lunch and then stopping at a sporting goods store to get Ryan a helmet and cage first.  However, since we don't exactly live in hockey central, no helmets were to be found.   Hopefully Santa will be able to hook him up like he did Sean a couple of years ago!! 

While Ryan liked the idea of going skating, he wasn't too happy with the actual event.  However, he did miss his nap and his skates are still a little on the big side, so his ankles weren't holding up.  We'll keep at it though.  

Sean was nervous at first, but was back in his old form in no time.  One of his coaches from IP hockey was there and commented on how much he had improved just in the time we were there.

The next day, Papa and Sean made a trip on their own.  This time Sean wore his equipment... but not his jersey... because it wasn't a game!  This time he got to ride the zamboni... can you say excited???

One more week and hockey starts again.  Can hardly wait!