Ice Skating



This time last year we were basking in glorious 21 degree sunshine, a year on and it is -2 deg C outside and covered in snow. You would never believe it is supposed to be spring. Anyway after our usual Sunday morning activities of football, swimming and badminton the boys had yet another party to attend but his time at a new venue in Southend. This party was one with a difference though and was somewhat in tune with the outside weather conditions. In addition to the usual ball park, slides and soft play, this venue also had a artificial children's ice skating ring and both boys jumped at the chance to give it a try. So Brandon slipped on his size 9 skates and Joshua his size 12's and they were off.

 



A happy Brandon making his first steps on ice skates.

Both boys initially clung to the sides of the ice skating rink.

The three Musketeers, Brandon, Joshua and their friend Zac.

Brandon seemed to really enjoy himself and didn't want to come off of the ice.

Joshua was getting very brave..........

And with the bravery came some small falls...........

And then some bigger more painful falls..........

After hurting himself on a fall Joshua decided he had had enough of ice skating. But little Duracell Brandon just kept on going.

After a very full day of sporting activities the boys both welcomed a nice big plate of party food to replenish their energy. 

Joshua never misses out when party food is around.

Brandon an Zac tucking into their party food.

You will notice in the pictures that Joshua's nose is looking much better after his little fall on the scooter last week. However he is now complaining about his cheek and teeth hurting. I have checked his mouth out and low and behold his front two teeth are loose. My first thoughts were that this is the start of his adult teeth coming through, which could still be the case. But then earlier today it suddenly dawned on me that he might have also knocked his teeth when he fell off his scooter. Either way it looks like he we will very shortly be losing his first teeth and can then join his younger brother with a toothless grin.