Monday, February 9, 2009

on the rideau canal skateway

When in Ottawa, do as the Ottawans. If you live in Ottawa, you must skate on the Rideau Canal in the winter! It's a big must! It is an even bigger must (and bonus) if the temperature is a balmy -5°C like it was today.

Colin is taking skating lessons this year, so we decided it would be good practice for him. I must say, after only three lessons, he is doing pretty good...kudos sweetie! Lilah liked it too, maybe the poutine a little too much! Next year, all being well, we are hoping to have her up and skating too! No more of this sitting in the stroller being pushed around! Mind you, it is handy to store all the boots and junk we have to carry!

rideau canal skating

rideau canal skating

rideau canal skating

rideau canal skating

rideau canal skating

[ more pictures from today here ]

3 comments:

  1. WHOA Miss Lilah, looks like you had a really c o o l time on the ice. You are still the cutest thing I've ever seen! Yes, I do believe you will be skating right along with mom and dad next time!
    Have a lovely day.

    Miss Lila in Atlanta

    lilahuggins@gmail.com

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  2. Wow!! It looks amazing!! Amy and Alyson and me!! love to go ice skating!! were gonna have to come over and do the canal!!! Lilah looks so cosy and very happy!! cant wait to see her skate!!! Colin looks pretty confindent on the skates!! The snow looks amazing, weve only had a flurry and the girls want more!!! I can see us coming over to Canada for the ice, snow and ice skating!! and of course the coffee and munchies after ward.

    Thinking of you

    Sharon

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