Skate City

There are some memories from my childhood that can come rushing back by a simple smell or sound.  That's exactly what happened today when we walked through the doors at Skate City today.  I was instantly taken back in time to when I was in elementary school.  It looked the same, they were playing the same music as they did way back then (i.e. YMCA), and it even smelled the same.  Why is that?

Skate City hosts a pixie class every Thursday for children ages 2-6. Dre had taken Lexi before, so suggested it as an outing for the kids. Connor is still on spring break, and he wanted to spend as much time as possible with Kenner since he'll be back in school next week and won't have much play time.  We arrived before Kenner though, so Connor was a little unsure of himself at first, even with sweet Lexi by his side.  Daddy took him out and taught him some basics.

 

By the time Kenner arrived, Connor was a little more comfortable in the rink and had a blast cruising around with his cousins.  Kameron also came, and got as far as having his skates put on, but had no intention to try them out.  Instead, he hung with Jules, Grandma, Jasmine and me.  Honestly, I think if Riley had come along he would have been standing there right next to Kameron.

 

At one point all the kids lined up to do the limbo. The three kids patiently waited their turn. Afterward, they all sat along the wall for a drink of lemonade.


 

When I mentioned Skate City to one of my friends at work, she enlightened me that the doughnut shop she's always talking about is right next door.  Since doughnuts are one of Connor's favorite treats, I mentioned to him that we would stop by to get him one.  However, when we came out of Skate City, they were all sold out.  Granted, it was almost noon.  Connor was bummed until I mentioned two words to him - Krispy Kreme.  He perked right up!  Luckily for us, there's a Krispy Kreme on the way home.  Since everyone was coming over to our place for lunch, we stopped to pick up a dozen.  Connor was more than happy to help pick them out.