ice skating

it was absolutely beautiful out today. i think it got up to 45 degrees or so. it was wonderful. the girls received ice skates from santa claus, and today was the first time they used them. they had a blast. we were out on the rink for 2 hours! anika went right at it, and was pretty good (she has double blades). jewel was more skeptical and worried about falling and dislocating her thumb! she eventually went out and after an hour or so she was doing well.