Friday, October 26, 2007

The Ball Gym

So Charlottesville has this amazing ball gym for toddlers. It is originally designed for kids with autism, handicaps, and sensory disorders, but they open it up to the public every Monday morning. We have been twice now. It has a stand-up swing (pictures below), trampoline surrounded by pads, a baby pool filled with macaroni and toys, a long slide that lands in a pool of balls, and toys everywhere! Josh's favorites are the stand-up swing, mirror, big rolly-polly balls, and the mattresses on the floor. What a GREAT & SAFE environment for toddlers...and most importantly, Josh loves it.
Josh & Natalie taking a wild ride

Josh is way into bikes right now. Here he & Natalie are "trying them on for size". We'll have to talk to Santa!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

How nice it is for Josh to have a best friend like Natalie. They both look like their are having a lot of fun. Mom

Jess and Jared said...

I am glad that you found our blog and now I know how to find yours! We keep meaning to come to the therapy center. It looks like a lot of fun!

Jess

Nan and Aaron said...

Where is this place? It looks fun. What a great mom to find fun activities for Josh. We miss having you in the 2nd ward, but it looks like you've found some great friends in the 1st.

Natalie

Kimberly Porter said...

Natalie, it's at the Albemarle Therpay Center (off of Rosehill Drive) on Mondays from 9:30-11:00. It's $3.00. I hope you & Dillon can come join us!

Jamie said...

Great blog! I was excited to see the therapy center pictures on there, so fun!
Jamie

Rebecca said...

I want to come to the ball gym with you guys!

Kimberly Porter said...

You should, Rebecca! We'd love to have you join us.