Colts Night Practice Party (Or Why Being a Girl Rocks)

Last night, we headed to Anderson University for the Night Practice Party to celebrate the end of Colts Training Camp. The girls had a great time at Colts City, as usual, and I enjoyed an up close & personal look at our boys in blue on the practice field.

We watched them run drills, scrimmage and chat, in a fun, relaxed environment. That’s my favorite part of training camp—while the rookies & 2nd line players are busting their butt to prove themselves, the guys we already know & love are just out there having a great time, getting back into gear for the season.

They have a much more casual attitude, and you can just see the love of the game on their faces. Towards the end of practice, we hung out by the fence in hopes of catching a few autographs.

We haven’t been very successful at it in the past, but we carried our autograph football & fave jerseys, just in case. The hubby would love to have Peyton Manning’s Superbowl jersey autographed. I, of course, am constantly stalking Reggie Wayne. We wandered along the fence and watched a bunch of guys we don’t know (yet?) sign footballs & posters.

Then, I saw the crowd.

It was obviously a major player so we headed that direction with our football. When I saw Reggie Wayne along the fence, I pretty much tossed everything at my family and ran. The crowd was huge & mostly filled with guys much bigger than I. The hubby managed to squeeze in with our football, but I was determined to get my jersey signed too.

I stood off the side of the crowd, leaned my cleavage over the fence and yelled, “Reggie! Big fan, right over here.” He looked at me, grinned and went back to signing autographs. But, when he finished the section he was working, Reggie Wayne—yes, that one!—walked over to me, took my jersey and signed what appears to be his name. Sometimes? Being a girl is awesome.

And, that is the story of how my boobs got an autographed Reggie Wayne jersey.

Colts Training Camp Open to Public

The Indianapolis Colts report to training camp this Sunday, and it officially opens to guests on Monday, August 2nd. This year’s training camp is in Anderson, after several years in the Terre Haute location. Part of me is thrilled—it will be so much closer, I can almost justify visiting more frequently! But, the sane part of me knows I’d spend too much money on parking ($10 at AU) to be there as often as I’d like.

Colts City will setup camp throughout the week. You’ll find merchandise, freebies, games, inflatables & giveaways. We took the girls a few years ago and had a lot of fun. Player autographs also occur throughout training camp, but there is no specific schedule. Names & times are announced just before players are available. Occasionally, you’ll catch players willing to sign autographs after practice as well.

And the open practice sessions? A lot of fun to watch—it’s your chance to be up close & personal while you get an informal look at the Colts on the field. It is super hot out, though, so be prepared with water, sunblock & lightweight clothing. (Like, this spaghetti strap Colts shirt, maybe?) We’re considering hitting up a night practice this year, instead. The night practice party on August 17th looks promising—there’s fireworks!

Anyone else headed out to watch the Colts kickoff their season?

Summer Necessities for Colts Fans

With just 2 weeks left in school, the whole family is counting down to summertime! We’re excited for our beach vacation, lounging poolside at my parents’ house and hitting the splash park & pool right here in the neighborhood. Of course, as true, blue fans, we’ll be carrying our Indy Colts cooler, beach towel and floating on a blue & white raft.

Just because the boys aren’t playing right now, doesn’t mean you can’t show your support for our hometown team! Here is some of the best fan gear for the summer season.

NFL Men’s Drawstring Printed Logo Indianapolis Colts Swim Trunk
Price: $16.99 at K-Mart
What summer would be complete without sporting Colts swim trunks. And? If you’re headed to a luau, be sure to select the floral print Colts trunks!

Indianapolis Colts Navy Blue Team Stripe Beach Towel
Price: $17.95
If the swim trunks or a little too much for you (or, you know—you’re a girl!), grab a Colts beach towel instead, before you hit the pool this summer!

Indianapolis Colts Swim Ring
Price: $19.03 at OverStock.com
Float across the pool or lake in this Colts swim ring. It deflates for easy storage, but why wouldn’t you want to show it off all the time?

Indianapolis Colts Pool Float
Price: $34.95
Float around the pool, lake, or beach while showing off your team spirit! This pool float includes an inflated pillow for maximum summer relaxation.

Indianapolis Colts Carry Cooler
Price: $19.99 at Fans Edge
Whether you’re on the road, at the beach or picnicking at the park, you can carry the Colts & your food right along with you. This portable cooler holds 18-24 cans with 3 exterior pockets for added storage. It folds flat for storage, and the polyester exterior wipes clean.

Indianapolis Colts Inflatable Floating Cooler
Price: $39.95 at Football Fanatics
Taking your drinks to the pool, lake or beach? How about an inflatable floating cooler, featuring—you guessed it—the Indianapolis Colts!

Indianapolis Colts Black Grill Cover
Price: $24.95 at Football Fanatics
One of my favorite things about summer is it’s the hubby’s season to cook! Cover your grill between dinners with this Colts grill cover. It features a hook and loop fastener on the bottom hem for a more secure fit on windy days.

Indianapolis Colts Stainless Steel 4 Piece BBQ Set
Price: $34.95 at Football Fanatics
And, hey—you can show off your Colts pride while you flip burgers with this 4-piece grill set.

What is your favorite part of summer?

Indianapolis Colts Official Draft Day Hat

The NFL Draft starts Thursday, but you can get the hat now! We pick next to last, of course, and I know next to nothing about it. I don’t actually follow college ball so I never know the guys coming in, but by this time next year I’ll know all there is to know about the ones worth watching.

But, whether you spend all week speculating and watching the clock or wait for training camp to see who shows up, you can own the very same hat our new Colts will receive this weekend! This is the official Reebok hat top picks will be wearing during the press conferences—how fun is that?

Colts Draft Day hat, Football Fanatics $24.95

Colts Fans Need the Luck of the Irish

St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow, and it’s time to wear green. But, you can still show off your Colts pride! Check out this St. Patrick’s Day Colts shirt. You can also find shamrock boxers or pajama pants among the Colts St. Patrick’s Day features—because, sometimes, we need a little lucky charm.