Today I am so excited to participate in Kelly’s Korner “Show Us Your Life” series because it involves one of my most favorite things—college sports!!
If you are new here, I am Amy, a new mom (Jackson is now eight months old) and an Army wife. In a former life (or so it feels!) I was a teacher, but with an infant, my new job is being a happy Stay-At-Home-Mom. With the military life, home tends to move around quite a bit!!
Although I went to college in Kentucky, I did not attend either of the two big state schools, the University of Louisville or the University of Kentucky. That did not, however, keep me from becoming a HUGE University of Louisville Cardinals fan.
If you are not from that area, you may not know there is a big rivalry between the two teams. We are not in the same conference, but the game means so much to the fans. Basically, you are insured bragging rights for months. (I know we lost the football game a couple weeks ago, but I would rather not discuss that:)
Fall brings such fond memories of going to Louisville’s Cardinal stadium with my friends and tailgating. How I loved the food on the grill, corn hole games, then watching my favorite team! This is one of the things I miss most about Louisville.
Since my husband is not here right now, we are visiting family and I don’t have access to my old photos. YIKES!! But I did find a few, so I would love to share them with you.
Angela, Pam and Brietta enjoying the game
Tailgating at a UK/U of L game
Beat those CATS!
Jackson says, "C-A-R-D-S"!
Football is great, but I love basketball! L-O-V-E! Jackson and I had so much fun this year watching March Madness. Okay, okay, he was only a month old! But it was obvious that he will be a sports fan:) Our basketball team has been on *FIRE* since Rick Petino took over several years ago, but our football team (sadly) has been on the decline in recent years.
When I met my husband, he tricked me into thinking he cared as much about sports as I did. HA! Only after the vows were said, did I realize that he only liked U of L because he saw how happy it made me. He is a Northerner, so I forgave him;)
So, who is looking forward to some football this weekend?! Go CARDS!
(P.S. Lately I have seen a lot of Arkansas fans saying “wooo souie”?? Is that right? What in the world does that mean?)
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oh my, I don’t have any words. Louisville, being a big blue fan we call them Lousyville. Rick pitino is a great coach, but we are looking forward to coach Cal at UK!! Ricky P., has been in the spotlight lately, but what coach hasn’t been! We have family in Kentucky, some of which pull for UL. Great pics!
Great story Amy!
I love lil’ Jackson in his Cards outfit! So cute!
Thanks Heather and Pam! I can’t wait to have a girl and put her in a cute U of L cheerleader uniform. Heather, I need one have, but of course it needs to be RED:)
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