Rites of Spring in Fairbanks

Today Jack and spent the afternoon at Ice Alaska in Fairbanks...locally known simply as the "ice park." Jack wasn't sure he wanted to go, but opted for the outing rather than take a nap.  Do I know how to negotiate or what?

For the first time he was willing to look at the magnificent sculptures with me. The warm weather has taken it's toll on several, but they were still amazing.

It didn't take much convincing to get Jack onto the "big kid" ice slides.  I've been waiting for this all winter, so poor Jack really didn't have a choice. We did the first few runs together in the little plastic sled (my hips are still bruised). Then, miracle of miracles, Jack decided to go it alone. He had a blast!

Check out that grin! Pure little boy bliss -

The winters are long, but the spring is so worth it. Until next year...good-bye Ice Park.