Let's play ball!

Trac Ball that is! Finding outdoor games that are fun for a wide range of ages and abilities can be a wee bit challenging if you've ever tried to do it. Especially when one of the adults who would be participating simply cannot do much effectively with a ball at. all. Grandpa introduced us to Trac Ball at his last visit and Peter especially enjoyed it--he can get some real mileage on his throws and his catching capacity is multiplied ten-fold! :o) When Daddy commented on how much he also enjoyed playing it with him, Mommy decided she had a Father's Day gift!

But, for the record, there is no "k" in Trac Ball. Try Googling for "Track Ball" and see how long it takes you to find this game! It took me a long time to get enough descriptive words before I finally stumbled on the proper spelling. But it was well worth the effort, as we've had lots of fun with it in the evenings. :o) Even I can throw and sometimes even catch the balls!! And that's saying something! (Don't laugh too hard, Heather!) Would you believe though that 3 times out of 5, I manage to hit the power lines? Ah well!

And thankfully, we've finally gotten Hannah to get over her fear of losing the ball and actually be able to enjoy playing with it! :o)

Peter, ... well, let's just say he gets into it. Thoroughly. :o) Stop for pictures? Mommy, I'm busy. playing. working hard. This is no time for pictures. Alright. I'll pause for 1.5 seconds. Got it? Good. Pose? Not a chance. :o)

So, what fun games do you like that work for athletic preschool boys, school-age artsy girls, clumsy non-athletic mommies, and very fast athletic daddies? :o)