Skating Show

Timothy was in his first skating show this weekend. He has been taking lessons since November and each age group can opt to be in the end of the year ice show. Troy heard that the little kids are very cute, so we decided to give it a try. We were a bit frustrated by the lack of information about the show and practice. We almost bailed on the whole event, but it turned out to be a good thing.

We accidentally missed the practice with his teacher and the other skaters on Tuesday. We attended the rehearsal on Friday to find that most of the other kids that were opting to be in the show were a bit older and better at skating. They were all following the teacher in a variety of moves. Timothy sort of stood there and looked lost. He really did not skate much at all and his teacher carried him onto and off of the ice. But after talking it over, we gave Timothy the choice to be in the show or not. He chose to do it. It wasn't much different than the rehearsal, but we were proud of him for going out on the ice alone and doing his best! And he really is a great skater considering what he could do in November!

This picture is actually of the rehearsal. Timothy is the little one in the center.

Waiting to go on the ice with the other kids.

Waiting with Daddy before the show.

I think it was a fun time for Timothy. And no matter what, he did get the cool tie dye t-shirt out of the deal (his costume) which he absolutely loves! He also thought it was fun to sit in the stands and watch the other skaters.