Open Gym

Today we met up with three girls from my work and their kids at Southern Starz Gymnastics for open gym. Every Friday morning they have open gym for kids under 5 years old from 10:30-11:30.  Jodi was there with Zoe (3 1/2) and Mason (15 months), April with Delaney (almost 3), and Elaine with Ethan (3 1/2). Madison was again very clingy when we first got there, but eventually broke away from me a little bit.  The gym was pretty busy since school is still out for summer.  Jodi says it is less busy during school.  When we first got there we hung out in the toddler area that has a little playground and 2 slides. we then made our way over to a very long and narrow trampoline.  Madison smiled, but she didn't want to leave the safety of the edge.  I helped her down and then she got excited to get back on and busted her lip on the side of it.  After a few hugs we tried out the foam pit. We eventually made it back to the toddler area and spent a large amount of time on the slide!  Overall it was a good experience.  I think we'll go back again sometime!
After open gym we went over to Jodi's house for some lunch and a little playing before we headed home for naps.

Looking towards the main part of the gym from the toddler area.

The toddler area and the slide Madison loved.  It was a very fast slide.  Once I didn't catch her fast enough and she ended up flat on her back on the floor at the bottom of the slide.  Zoe is at the bottom of the slide and Delaney is at the top of the slide. April is standing by the slide.

In the foam pit.

Going up the stairs to go down the slide.  You can see Jodi, Mason and Zoe in the background.

Playing on a low bar.

Madison liked the balance beam too!