Today Eliza was very patient with Aunty as we went on some b-o-r-i-n-g errands to secure pet supplies at Wal*Mart. She did however find the TOY and BIKE department, and suggested that Santa might come (really) early this year and bring her this bike.

Aunty: Don't you already have a bike at home?

Eliza: Yes, but it's dirty.

Aunty: I bet you could clean it.

Eliza: My daddy is really good at cleaning. He should clean my bike. But I think he will rather buy me a new one.

Aunty: If you say so!

After Wal*Mart we bundled up and went to ... ICE PALACE! It was Eliza's second time and she was very excited. We pulled into the parking lot and Aunty Christy moaned and groaned because there were about six big yellow buses in the parking lot which meant of course that there would be TONS of kids inside.

Eliza: What's wrong, Aunty?

Aunty: There are going to be TONS of kids inside!

Eliza: YAY! TONS OF KIDS!

Sure enough, when we got to the entrance, the lady warned us, "There are about 400 kids inside. Want to go have lunch and come back?"

That got a big N-O from Eliza, so we braved the crazy crowd and watched while the Zamboni went around and around ... and finally we laced up our skates, stepped on the ice and swooshed around like the two complete pros that we are.

Hee hee!

Eliza had a great time. There are only "resting" pictures because cameras aren't allowed on the ice. Aunty Christy needs a nap but Eliza is NOT tired AT ALL!!! (Can you tell which parts of this entry she dictated?)

Skates on and ready to go!


Relaxing with her pal.


Having a moment with Kona's kitty.