Cora's Skating Party

Our Cora Rose has turned 6, and to celebrate, we had a party at the Ice Station ice skating rink in Valencia. Cora has enjoyed ice skating for over a year, and this seemed like the right year to throw her a "bigger" birthday party. The Ice Station's sign out front even had her name in lights.

 

 The party was held in an upstairs room, with everything provided for a set cost. The pizza, cake, favor bags, a party "hostess" and ice skating were included, up to a certain number of participants. For Stace and me, it was pricey but easy - nothing to bring, no serving, no cleanup.


Cora had a great time, and was  friendly to all her friends and their parents.

Humorously, she was very annoyed when Violet helped her blow out her candles, and Marley followed Violet's lead.

 Here are most of Cora's favorite playmates this year - from left, back row, Johnny, Chris, David, Gabe, Lucas, Cora, Alexyss and Ave.

 In front are Owen, Brooke, Violet and Marley. Heath and Maya and her family had planned to come but unfortunately were ill.

Cora was fantastic on her skates. She's been practicing a lot on the roller blades she got for Christmas, so she was much more sure of herself on the ice than in previous years. 

 With her new skills, Cora and I could skate together easily; I wasn't having to slow down whatsoever. We were all very proud watching her!

 Even Stace bravely ventured onto the ice.

He had been skating once before, and it hadn't gone very well. But when he saw so many of Cora's friends' dads tightening their skates, he was convinced to give it another try.
















In general, he did just fine.

But that's not to say there weren't a few, um, stumbles. Genia told us that she hadn't laughed as hard in ages, as she did watching Stace on the ice.


















All in all, Cora enjoyed a fantastic birthday party. Thanks to all our friends and family who celebrated Cora with us, both at the Ice Station and in spirit! Cora is blessed to be loved by so many.

  

Here's Cora ice-skating, and with her birthday cake.