Oct 082014
 

Quaker has asked me to share about their #QuakerPlayMaker partnership with the NFL and Fuel Up to Play 60 and has provided prizes for a giveaway. All words and thoughts are my own.

Growing up I played outside a lot.  My parents’ house sits on a decent amount of land, so there was plenty of space to ride bikes, play softball, and walk the dog.  My brothers even used one lawn to make their own golf “course” and driving range.

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Fortunately Bubbles doesn’t need to be convinced to enjoy playing outside.  She loves to run around, ride her trike, and play on her swing set, to name a few.  Honestly, if there were a few less “icky bugs” out there, I don’t know that she’d ever come inside. Continue reading »

Aug 162012
 

What is your favorite football memory?

I know I’ve mentioned it once or twice lately, but football season is almost here!  This past weekend we even enjoyed some preseason games on TV.  Now we’re just counting the days until the NCAA games start.

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Panoramic shot of Commonwealth Stadium taken with my old phone.

We didn’t make it to any UK games last season, but the year before that we did.  Being inside Commonwealth Stadium – and I’m sure any NCAA stadium where you’re cheering on the home team – is such an amazing experience.  The sounds and smells swirl up around you, and you find yourself alternately groaning on every missed pass and goal and screaming at the top of your lungs for excellent plays and touchdowns. Continue reading »