Skating at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex

Another mother suggested to meet at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex the training facility for the Washington ice hockey team which is just two metro stops away in Ballston. On Tuesday afternoon it is sponsored by the county and only costs one Dollar.
Even without a penguin to hold on to or some other help Mia spent one hour on the ice

Mama was very proud of Mia
After the skating there was time for a picture as hockey player and some hot coca

The Frozen Potomac

After five cold days the Potomac at Georgetown was frozen and we had to take a look with Sylvia;s family

Of course we worried a bit about Mia falling in again

Chloe's Birthday

Three years after Chloe's fifth birthday party at the cafe Milano in Georgetown we were invited again for a birthday there

It started with a light lunch for the children who had their own table and waiters and could place their orders with them

After that there was a magician like three years ago. Mia was making sure Nico had a good look

Of course the birthday girl Chloe could do some special magic

Kennedy could also help with a trick

After this it was finally time for the birthday cake

It was really good

Marbulous

Mia received a belated Christmas present she really enjoys: One can build a marble course out of clear plastic tubes and other pieces:

Another Ski lesson

Saturday was the perfect day to try some skiing again. It was cold with some fresh snow and so we drove to Pennsylvania again after German school with Larissah and Kross:

The two girls already had some experience so they were in the yellow group

After two hours of class they still wanted to go up the mountain with Christoph

Then Mia and Larissah joined Kross to on the "Magic carpet". Ute and Mandy helped a bit on top of the hill

Only when it turned dark and started to snow we headed home

Snow Day Number Three

After 5 cm snow on Thursday Mia pre school was still closed on Thursday. Larrisah was in the same situation and after a phone call in the morning we decided to meet in the office. There the two met in a meeting room

After lunch they went off yo the American Museum of history across the street

 They had also fun in the gift shop

Snow Day

Tuesday after MLK day there was no school because a snow storm was in the forecast for the morning. Suzette invited Mia to join her daughters Kennedy and Xena to play at a local community center

They also had a little snack

In the evening Mia could then play in the snow. It was only 5 cm but powdery

Ice Skating with Ben and Ella

On Sunday Yilei came over with Ella and Ben and stayed over night. Sunday afternoon was sunny and mild and we went to the Clay park playground and had dinner at a Szechuan restaurant.
Monday school was closed because of MLK day and the three kids checked out the ice skating rink.

After that it was time for lunch and a ride at the Pentagon City Mall

Tubing

Right after German school on Saturday we left with to other families to do some more skiing at Liberty. Unfortunately it was very crowded and the classes for children already full when we got there at 1 pm. But then we tried some tubing instead

Kross and Many joined us

Mia said she was a little bit scared but then she tried anyway.

After six runs it was time for some hot chocolate and some french fries

At the Yoga Studio

On a day off at school Sylvia invited Mia to her yoga class with young children in Washington DC. Mia really enjoyed it

There was also a little playroom she checked out with Nico