Rollerskating!!

Growing up I remember the Friday night skate nights at the local armory in Grangeville. I was in junior high and I was so thrilled if I got to participate. My dad would drop me off and sometimes my sis would tag along and we would spend the evening skating to familiar songs, trying to get the boys' attention, looking forward to that infamous "couple skate" and enjoying the feeling of being grown up.

Well, needless to say rollerskating hasn't really been the activity of this decade and I find myself missing it occasionally. Last Thursday my school had an all school skate night at the Rollerdrome. As a teacher I needed to make an appearance so I decided to take Addison along and see if she would enjoy it. However, we end up making it a family ordeal - I don't think Jeremy wanted to miss seeing his daughter and her first time on rollerskates.

I was surprised how much Addison liked it. She normally doesn't want to even try something that may have any risk involved. However, She really took to it and didn't want to leave when it was time to go. I was proud of her efforts and she did her best when Jeremy and I weren't holding onto her. She was proud of herself as well and even went onto the floor with some of my students helping her. I think the rollerdrome might see more of the Franklin family in the future - especially since she wants to show her friends what it's all about, like it's some new discovery or something. It was fun!!!

1st time on the floor
practicing

skating with Annie and Justin

one of many spills

she chose him for "couple skate"
She was too proud!