Having a Ball at the Gardens

Got Asher a new ball from the Pasar Malam and was keen to break it in at the Botanical Gardens. The last time I went there with Asher he was eyeing the other kids' colourful toy balls, so I promised him I would get him one for our next trip there.



His new bright yellow soccer ball!










So we trotted over to the gardens on Sunday morning before church, and as a bonus, made new friends! We met a French couple, C & A, and their very cute kid, G, who is such a pro at dribbling the ball. Think he'll be a good soccer player when he grows up! Anyway, true to their kid natures, Asher immediately eyed G's BIG bright red balloon, while G went for Asher's yellow soccer ball :) So it was a happy exchange. G went running off down the valley dribbling the way expertly, while Asher gleefully hugged the big balloon and ran around.











Then an impromptu children's party took place! And it was a theme party too - potluck your own ball!
















Happily kicking the balloon around. Isn't it huge!





























It was starting to get overcast and the wind picked up, and took the balloon with it! As it bounced away it must have hit a stone or snagged a twig, cos it burst! C & A were really nice about it though, and we brought the burst balloon with us to throw away. Well, that was the intention. Asher still somehow really liked holding onto the burst balloon and kept playing with it in the car ride home and later on to church :)

Anyway, many people were bringing their dogs for a walk as well, and Asher and I saw the sweetest thing. A Golden Retriver and a Yorkshire Terrier kissing and making friends :)