Noonan Cousin Play Date

Liam and Michael Noonan had an ice skating/hockey play date this afternoon. Michael did well for his first time skating. Ice skating isn't the easiest of sports to jump right into. Michael was very cute when he asked me, "Is that ONE big piece of ice!?!"


Michael won't be six until June. He informed me that by the time he turns six like Liam, he will be better at skating. I believe him, he is a very determined little boy.


When the public session was over, the boys watched some men practicing hockey. Liam pointed out that the men were taking slap shots -- Michael was most impressed and wanted to try slap shots in our backyard as soon as we got home. We weren't home long before sticks and pucks were taken outside and decisions were made as to who would goaltend and who would shoot. Of course in true kindergarten fashion, it wasn't long after that that sticks were put away in favor of other activities. The sticks and pucks, however, did make a couple more showings before the boys had to call it a night.
If truth be told, the highlight of the entire afternoon was probably being able to play the above hockey game at the rink. Liam asks to play it every single time we go to the rink, but has never been given permission to do so until this afternoon. It was hard to resist two cuties working the same angle.