Ice Skating!

Finally, after dreaming of her chance to get out on ice skates, Meredith got her turn! Meredith has loved to watch the ice skaters at our mall for the longest time and has been asking to go forever! Neal has been looking forward to taking her skating too - I actually remember just a few days before we found out we were pregnant with Meredith, Neal and I were at an ice skating rink and saw some little kids. While resting my non-ice skater legs, we daydreamed about someday having a little one who he would teach to skate.

The rink was a little crowded, but Meredith got right out there! Neal pretty much dragged her around the rink for most of the time, but that made it that much more fun for her (and hard for him!) She pictured herself doing turns and sticking her leg up in the air, but seemed to have fun just going around holding on tight to Daddy.

Daddy helping Meredith put on her first pair of ice skates

Taking a much needed break by holding onto the side (instead of Daddy!)

Jillian entertaining herself since I wouldn't let her ice skate this time
She did have fun watching everyone go round and round - especially when she got to see her two favorite skaters.
And no trip to the mall would be complete for Meredith without a ride on the carousel! And what a treat to get to ride with Daddy this time.