Football

Quick Intro

Football is a dynamic, team-focused game that combines strategy, athleticism, and coordination as players work together to advance the ball and score. With clearly defined roles on offense and defense, the game teaches planning, communication, and trust among teammates. Enjoying football with friends and family—whether playing a casual game, practicing drills, or gathering to watch—encourages physical activity, cooperation, and shared excitement. Football brings people together through teamwork, friendly competition, and tradition, creating lasting memories and strong connections both on and off the field.

Rules of Football

Football is played with two teams trying to move the ball down the field to score points. The offensive team advances the ball by running or passing, while the defensive team works to stop them by tackling the ball carrier or breaking up passes. The offense has four tries, called downs, to move the ball a set distance. If they succeed, they earn another set of downs; if not, the other team takes possession.

Points are scored by reaching the end zone for a touchdown or kicking the ball through the goalposts for a field goal. Games are played in timed quarters, and the team with the most points at the end wins. Football emphasizes teamwork, strategy, and clearly defined roles, making it an exciting game to play or watch while learning cooperation, communication, and discipline.

Helicopter exploration

Helicopter exploration

When I was working for a helicopter tour company, I had an opportunity for my kids to jump in and see the controls. I think I was just as excited as they were to get into one, haha.

Meteor Crater fun

Meteor Crater fun

They found some great ways to make it fun to learn about a big dent in the ground. And it sounds like they've updated the kids' area so we will have to check it out again

Soccer Summer

Soccer Summer

The summer Colton tried soccer and decided it wasn't really for him

My silly trampoline kid

My silly trampoline kid

This kid is always dressing up or creating a costume or plushie, so it's a common occurrence for him to be dressed up or have a plushie in his arms no matter where he is

Checking out a helicopter

Checking out a helicopter

I worked for a helicopter tour company in Sedona for a while and so my kids got a chance to climb inside and take a look.

Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ

Batting Cages at Full Swing in Prescott AZ

Full Swing in Prescott Arizona has batting cages, arcade games, a trampoline bungee jump, and some snack foods. The last time I played softball was in high school, so it was fun to test out my skills. This is my 12 year old, who's never played on a team, trying it out.