What's the best thing to do when you complain on your blog about how cold you are? Why go ice skating of course. Actually, it's warmed up a lot since my last post, but we promised Buddy we'd take him ice skating so we spent Saturday at our local rink. It was Buddy's first time and he loved it. Either he was a skater in a past life or he's been skating on the sly, because after about an hour of skating with the metal walker thingy, he declared he didn't need it anymore and started skating solo. I was also pretty pleased that I didn't fall once, since it has to be at least 20 years since I last donned a pair of skates. We're trying to keep it simple this year and avoid the usual holiday craziness so it felt wonderful spending time together doing something Christmasy that didn't involve being at the mall.
Buddy and I also tackled some Christmas crafts over the weekend and made this snowman. I've done these before in the past for both Easter and Christmas. I got the idea from a women's magazine years ago. It's just a painted straw hat from the craft store, embellished with buttons, painted wood pieces and plastic snowflakes, and really easy for kids to do with a little assistance.
Buddy did all the painting and glueing, and I hand sewed the ear muffs and scarf directly onto the hat. It's even easier if you just hot glue them on, but I hate hot glue because I always burn myself, that is if I can even find those darn glue sticks. Here's our finished man.
What a fun idea! Buddy is becoming quite the artist!
Posted by: Amanda | December 05, 2006 at 03:47 AM
That is awesome. You both did a great job. Wow!!
Posted by: A.J. | December 05, 2006 at 04:41 AM
That snowman is adorable!
Posted by: Tamie | December 05, 2006 at 06:07 AM
Hey he looks great, what a super idea. Love the mice in the previous post.
Posted by: carolyn | December 05, 2006 at 06:35 AM
Adorable snowman!
Posted by: sally | December 05, 2006 at 07:09 AM
wow. you rock myra. or should i say buddy? yes, you rock buddy!
Posted by: hannah | December 05, 2006 at 07:48 AM
What a great idea!
Posted by: The Weekend Warrior | December 05, 2006 at 09:48 AM
This is a cool way to use a hat, nice snowman!
Posted by: ratichoo | December 05, 2006 at 11:35 AM
great idea with the hat. The snow flakes around the blue bit really finish it off.
Looks like there were a few L's at the ice rink!!! Lots of metal walker thingys.
We spent 2 weeks in Hawaii 10 years ago and just loved it.
Posted by: Kirsty | December 05, 2006 at 12:55 PM
cool snowman wreath...how ingenious!
Posted by: debbie | December 05, 2006 at 04:51 PM
Cute idea. Mr. Snowman looks so festive!
Posted by: Barb | December 05, 2006 at 05:02 PM
Are those Mary Engelbreit pieces in the background? Are you an M.E. fan?! Isn't she delightful? I smile every time I see something of hers and her calendar is a standard Christmas gift.
Fantastic snowman! You and Buddy should be crafting professionally. My Little Muddy, or some such!
Posted by: Em | December 05, 2006 at 06:06 PM
OMG, Ice Palace! XD In all my life, I've been there about 6-7 times and it's only recently (this year) that I dared to go over to the big side. But I'm still very wobbly. And I still need to hold a friend's hand. Gosh, I wish I had Buddy's skills! =3
I also love the snowman~ it's awesome. *____*
Posted by: Yukari | December 05, 2006 at 06:29 PM
Why the f* is everyone on crutches?
Posted by: justJENN | December 05, 2006 at 06:51 PM
iceskating in hawaii! awesome!
Posted by: carolyn | December 07, 2006 at 03:58 AM
i think kids have no fear when they learn something "sports like" -- i used to see tiny snowboarders just fly down the snow!
great snowman craft idea =)
Posted by: joyce | December 07, 2006 at 06:02 AM
Oh wow! How cute is that! Very creative and festive!
Posted by: aj | December 07, 2006 at 11:45 AM
What a clever idea. You're such a fun mum! Buddy sounds like a natural on ice and paints. =D
Posted by: sammi | December 07, 2006 at 03:41 PM
It is a very very good idea!!
Posted by: maminka | December 15, 2006 at 03:33 AM