Play Ball!

I've posted photos and videos of Ryan playing with the "Question-a-ball" before and commented that maybe we should get him a less-toxic plaything, like something not covered in marker since he licks/attempts to eat the ball between catches and flailing "throws". I've looked at several stores but only found:

1. Giant kick balls that he wouldn't be able to see over or catch
2. Right size balls but they are made like giant tennis balls with fuzzy coating. Huge fail on the "something better than markered rubber to eat" search.
3. Deflated balls covered in dust that I just can't bring myself to buy an expensive air pump to pump up a $2 ball.

Good thing Grandma Sue had her eye out for "Ryan toys" and found the perfect size at Menards! Adam's parents stopped by on Saturday night after we were at a cousin's graduation party. After a long afternoon of graduation party-hopping, Ryan conked out on the 4 block ride home from the last one, so he spent some time sleeping in Grandma's arms, but woke up to see his new surprise! We played with it Saturday and Sunday and Ryan is getting good at catching the ball and pushing it back. Thanks, Grandma Sue! Now Ryan has a ball at our house, at Grandma Sue's (she got a matching one) and a textured orange one at Grandma Bette's! Let's Play Ball!