My brother was working out of town for Gabe's birthday, and when he came back, we had ourselves a day with Uncle Tom. He did some brilliant research and found "bob skates" which attach the boys' boots (so their feet don't freeze) and change sizes so we're not looking at a swackload of money each winter.
Here is Thomas with Isaac. Tom is the best uncle. He plays like mad with them, is totally attentive and they adore him.
I was ridiculously proud of my kids seeing them skate for the first time. They got the knack pretty quickly. Of course, when I stepped anywhere close to their vicinity, they would fall down and whine Mama, help me, I'm stuck. The fact that I am a big fat suck/enabler is why I let Tom and their dad teach them stuff like this.