skates

this one falls on jeff.  i'm glad it does.  many pairs sitting nice and orderly by the tree only happens after almost two hours of retrieving from the "skate shop" in the basement, sorting, sizing and walking around in~ times six!  once that's done, it's determining who has working skate guards (AJ's are hot pink at this point.  seems to be his colour!) and who needs their blades sharpened.  this year we need another skate bag too~ because if all goes as planned the little man will embrace the fun of this amazing winter sport.  last year.....not so much.  can't say i blamed him.  the shock of the climate change must have been intense (oh how i miss the weather in Ethiopia.  and i was only there for a few weeks).  plus, bundling up like the Michelin man wasn't exactly a highlight.

yep.  rink boards are up.  plastic is ordered.  it won't be long and the crew will be lacing up and wearing a path to the ginormous rather large (and tiring to shovel.  thankfully there are lots of helpers!) rink in the backyard.....oh Canada...