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River and the Big Red Ball

February 21, 2011 by Arena Blake 20 Comments

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Last weekend, we got to play with River and her newest, most awesome toy: A giant red inflatable ball.
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My brother found it at Costco. You air it up and roll it around — kids can play inside it.
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River rolled around in the ball so much it made her hair stand on end. Gotta love static electricity.
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She was laughing and giggling.
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She had so much fun.
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I just love these shots of her laughing.
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So much laughter she couldn’t contain it!
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The Nerd had fun pestering her.
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Soon, though, River got bored and started playing by herself in the front yard.
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The Nerd wouldn’t stand for that. He rolled the ball toward her.
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It went a bit faster (and harder) than he intended and hit her right in the face.
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She fell down…
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…but she was ok, I promise! She just kind of looked at The Nerd like: Seriously!? and then got up and continued playing.
It was really funny to watch. The rest of the weekend, she kept saying, “You knocked me down, Uncle James.” And I would start giggling hysterically.
Of course, I had to make an animation of the action:
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Poor child. She’ll be scarred for life.
No children were harmed in the making of this post. At least, not physically.

Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Family, Humor, River

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  1. Kristen

    February 21, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I LOVE that you photographed the whole thing! ROFL. That is awesome! Glad she was ok! 😀

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  2. Lil Mama Stuart

    February 22, 2011 at 11:12 am

    lol too funny

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  3. girlsinthestacks.com

    February 25, 2011 at 2:07 pm

    Awesome, and am going to Costco for a big red ball very soon.

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  6. justin

    June 15, 2026 at 8:54 am

    That animation of Uncle James accidentally knocking poor River over with the giant red ball is absolutely hilarious! I love how you caught the exact moment she got hit, and her face afterward is just priceless. Kids are so resilient! I actually recorded a quick clip of it to text to my husband because we’ve been looking at those giant Costco balls, but the file was massive. I had to Compress Video format just to send it over. Thanks for the laugh!

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  8. james

    July 18, 2026 at 6:45 am

    That giant red ball from Costco looks like an absolute blast — River’s static-filled hair and her priceless reaction to Uncle James knocking her down had me laughing out loud. Thanks for sharing such a fun family moment! When you’re not chasing kids around with inflatable balls, you might enjoy checking out my Fortnite Sprite checklist site too.

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  9. James Bennett

    August 2, 2026 at 7:54 pm

    Came across this in the archives and it made me smile. A big red ball really is all it takes at that age, and the Family and Humor tags fit it perfectly. Funny how the smallest props end up in the stories we keep retelling years later. River clearly had the right idea. Quiet everyday moments like this are what keep pulling me back to false sun as well.

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  10. miriana ashley

    August 11, 2026 at 2:39 am

    These photos are fantastic! They perfectly capture the joy of rolling around inside the giant ball, the moment hair stood on end from static electricity, and your little niece’s adorable smile. The scene where she was knocked over—and that line, “Uncle knocked me down!”—really brings the moment to life. What a heartwarming and fun family! sprunki shifted

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    August 13, 2026 at 11:45 pm

    That giant red ball from Costco looks like an absolute blast — I can only imagine how much fun River had rolling around inside it with all that static electricity making her hair stand on end! The story about The Nerd accidentally knocking her down and her repeating “You knocked me down, Uncle James” is hilarious. If you’re ever looking for fun game ideas to keep kids entertained, check out krilliongame for some great options.

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    August 19, 2026 at 2:05 am

    The post about River and the Big Red Ball is so cute! Watching her roll and spin the ball reminds me of obstacles in platformer games.

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    August 24, 2026 at 6:11 am

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  17. Pips Hint

    August 31, 2026 at 12:11 am

    I leave extra space when kids roll a ball this large. River getting up after it hit her face shows that every child may handle the surprise differently.

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  18. Programme TV Ce Soir

    September 1, 2026 at 11:07 am

    River’s weekend adventure with the giant red inflatable ball sounds like the kind of simple fun that keeps kids entertained for hours. Found at Costco by her uncle, the oversized ball can be rolled around while children climb inside, turning an ordinary afternoon into a playful little adventure. After a day full of energy and laughter, settling down in the evening with Divertissement Programme TV Ce Soir can be the perfect way to relax.

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    September 3, 2026 at 8:06 pm

    Ha, poor River getting rolled into by the ball like that! 😄 Those static hair moments are the best though. If you’re ever looking for more fun family activities or party ideas, check out mimic party!

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  20. narinig mo ba

    September 6, 2026 at 6:11 am

    Haha, River rolling around in that giant red ball sounds like an absolute blast — and the part where The Nerd accidentally sent it into her face is hilarious! Kids are so resilient, they just get right back up and keep playing. By the way, if you love fun family stories like this, you should check out narinig mo ba for more!

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