Skating Queens

For part of Parker's 8th birthday request, she wanted to go roller skating. Her birthday was on a Tuesday-not the most celebratory day of the week. We did go to dinner that night and open some presents, but on Saturday, we met at Starlite Skating with our good friends the Hunsakers.

Starlite has been around since probably the 70's here in Idaho Falls. I have vivid memories of that blue floor, and psychedelic carpeting that is still in place. We weren't sure how the kids would do, seeing as they've never skated before. We weren't even sure that we were going to rent skates for Presley, but then decided to just to see how she did.

Turns out- Presley was the absolute Skating Queen! The first couple of times around the rink she held onto the bar and after that, she just went around-no assistance required thank you very much.

Landon on the other hand was like a living cartoon. He could not keep his feet underneath him. One of us had to hang onto him for life and limb. Once Scott tightened up his skates a bit-things were a bit better. But it was really really funny to watch him.

Pacie and Parker both did great. Pacie was a bit more timid but soon let go of the railing and was on her way helping her friend Brittany gather her courage to let go too. Parker didn't even bother with the railing and just took off on her own.

After we went to Craigo's for a quick dinner and just fun.

We will be going again I am sure-especially to tap into Presley's apparent skating talents!