Ice Ice Baby....

This past weekend involved a lot of ice.

Alicia started another round of ice skating lessons on Saturday morning.  Later that evening, we went to an Alaska Aces ice hockey game.  It was Girl Scout Night, so Alicia wore her Daisy smock.  Then, on Sunday afternoon, Alicia and I watched Rondy on Ice, a figure skating show.

Alicia is getting better at her ice skating.  She now believes herself to be "good enough" and wants to swap to ballet class.  I, on the other hand, think she needs at least a few more lessons before she's comfortable on the ice.  That, and I've already paid for this 6-week session....  So, she's stuck.

I took her to see the Rondy on Ice show to keep her interest level piqued.  It was a fun show with a good range of skill levels.  It was held at the University of Alaska's ice rink on campus.  Alicia's favorite part was the popcorn bucket.

In between all of our "ice-capades" this weekend, we also paid a brief visit to the Fur Rendezvous (Fur Rondy) Festival in downtown Anchorage.  Alicia rode several carnival rides, we toured the snow sculptures, and we had some yummy fair food.  It always feels purely Alaskan to be riding roller coasters and ferris wheels in the snow at 10 degrees.  Keeps the blood flowing.... 

Next weekend is the start of the Iditarod!  We've got out of town guests arriving on Saturday and our weekend will then surely go to the dogs...