icy fun

I couldn't resist taking a picture of this beautiful ice-covered tree while driving to visit my family. Doesn't it look like it was dusted with powdered sugar?
and in keeping with the ice theme, below are some shots of D and I ice skating during our trip home. I had never done it before and as you can imagine it was really difficult (I'm naturally clumsy). Of course D was like freakin' Wayne Gretzky out there...

I started managing some solo skating after several trips around the rink with a helper. I look like a maniac out there. lucky for me I didn't mow any kids down.

I think "wayne" and I had a few balance issues in this shot. I seem pretty happy about it, though.

and in case you're curious, friday's with motown is on a short hiatus. motown requested some holiday time of his own.

happy friday.