after 5 long, hot soccer games in 3 days (kira's soccer tournament) we decided to celebrate with some cool outdoor ice skating. in LA? nu-uh! :) we loved it! perfect timing, they had to clear the snow just as we got there!
you know you are skating in LA when you see this posted on the side of the Zamboni:
loved these of these 2:
and cam, kira and i decided to stay on the sidelines and watch. kira is usually all about ice skating but i think 5 soccer games was catching up to her. but gee, that ice gives off nice light :)
and caleb who wants to know how to skate so badly but doesn't quite have the patience for it. but had a good time anyways.
and then the tears when it's time to go.
thank goodness for the free starbucks coupons we got from ice skating, we went to 3rd street to cheer her up. :)
Wow, who knew they had ice skating in LA! Looks like fun!
Posted by: Dusti | November 30, 2008 at 08:36 PM
oooooh! i love outdoor rinks :) i didn't know there was on in santa monica - i've been to the one in pershing square but it was a tad too tiny for my taste.
Posted by: Caroline | November 30, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Oh, how cool is this!! I LOVE ice-skating :) Think I'm gonna bring my kids to the outdoor ice today - 1st of december..... we use to do something together everyday in december - just something like skating, skiing, making some coockies, some x-mas gifts.......good way to start off the season! Thanks for reminding me of the skates. :)
And have a great december!
HUGS
Posted by: gudrun | December 01, 2008 at 01:42 AM
how fun!! i have not try ice-skating before.:p
Posted by: Stephanie Mah | December 01, 2008 at 03:06 AM
beautiful photos Jamie.. Els.. LOL.. love that picture of her and Chris skating.. such joy.
Posted by: sasha farina | December 01, 2008 at 04:16 AM
Looks like fun. My kids have never been ice skating....I'm sure they would love it.
Posted by: Abbie | December 01, 2008 at 04:47 AM
Ooooh, I was just over that way and forgot they had that every year. I've gotta go try it out!
Everything went live at The Grove a few days ago so I'm waiting to see when that (if ever) gets old. Right now its still magical ;)
Posted by: Jessica Fulkerson | December 01, 2008 at 07:50 AM
i love elf's beanie!!! those pics are too cute.
Posted by: auts | December 01, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Poor Elsie...my little girl cries too when it's time to leave something she's doing.
Love the daddy/daughter photos, they are precious.
Posted by: Lisa | December 01, 2008 at 10:47 AM
looks like such a fabulous time.
my boys went skating too this weekend, but it wasn't nearly as pretty or warm! ;)
yay for Starbucks!
Posted by: melissa deakin | December 01, 2008 at 11:24 AM
we have to all go together next time! the girls would love to ice skate with you guys!
Posted by: mihan | December 01, 2008 at 12:38 PM
I love all of those pics. It looks like so much fun! A perfect Christmas thing to do. We should do that or plan some fun things to do while we are in town. Give my love to everyone! Miss you tons!
Posted by: Rachael | December 01, 2008 at 01:59 PM
it's too bad we don't live closer to each other. Mike plays hockey (both ice and roller) and he could totally teach Caleb how to skate!
happy Monday Jamie!
Posted by: jamie k | December 01, 2008 at 04:46 PM
so fun! you all were sort of in my neck of the woods!
xoxo
Posted by: Amy Tangerine | December 01, 2008 at 05:50 PM
Very cool!!!! I still think you should come back to the Olympic Oval to go skating....SOON! :)
Posted by: Jessi | December 02, 2008 at 08:12 AM
omg!!! now THAT looks like fun!!! And the photos you took....*sigh*....can't wait to see what you create with them!! :)
Posted by: kilismom | December 02, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Your pictures are gorgeous. I was wondering what camera and lens do you use?
Posted by: Adam | December 03, 2008 at 10:03 AM
I love the one of Chris and Els skating! So cute Jame!
Posted by: Chanda | December 05, 2008 at 01:24 AM