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Who stayed up to watch the entire BCS Championship last night?? I tried my very best, though I ultimately failed, but wow, what a game! I know my loyalty should side with the SEC, but I found I wasn’t too upset when FSU took it away. No matter your side, what a great game between two awesome teams!
David managed to stay up and watch the entire game. He has a tendency to get sucked into exciting match-ups. He isn’t the biggest sports watcher in general, but if it’s a great football or soccer game, you can bet he’ll get into it. Nothing sucks him in more though than the Summer and Winter Games. He had to have surgery once and planned it so his recovery period would be while the Summer Games were on. Dedication, I tell ya.
Speaking of, the 2014 Winter Games are right around the corner! They kick off on February 7th from Sochi, Russia. I can’t decide which my favorite event is, but it’s probably either curling (because I just get the biggest kick out of it) or the downhill skiing, because it’s pretty much what I look like when I go skiing (juuuuust seeing if you were paying attention).
This year, the USA athletes are being fueled by my buddies over at Blue Diamond Almonds. They are the official snack nut of the US Ski Team & US Snowboarding. Why almonds? It’s pretty clear…
“Nutrition is a key component of our athletes’ high performance training program. Our snowboarders and skiers must sustain their energy for long, exhilarating workouts and competition,” said Allen Tran, MS, RD, USSA High Performance Chef. “Blue Diamond Snack Almonds are ideal snacks for our athletes because they are high in protein and rich in fiber which helps them maintain their energy levels.”
I’m pretty sure after that he added that Blue Diamond Almonds also come in so many freaking delicious flavors that everyone can find a favorite. In fact, the lucky US athletes had the opportunity to sample them all and pick their favorites.
So it got me thinking… you know, my life requires sustained energy for long, exhilarating workouts, too. It’s called keeping up with a toddler while pregnant and I’m officially nominating it to be the newest sport to be added to the games.
Then it got me thinking, if it’s tough to keep up with a toddler, just think about how tough it is being a toddler. That requires some serious energy, too, no doubt. That’s when it dawned on me. Fueling for life is just like fueling for the Winter Games! Gosh, I hope the athletes didn’t read that. They might have a differing opinion.
Still, why shouldn’t we all have a dedicated flavor we love to help get us through our days?
So I decided to let Hailey in on the action. And now, for your entertainment, this is what happens when you have a toddler become the (un)official taste tester for Blue Diamond Almonds…
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This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds, the official snack nut of the USA Ski & Snowboarding teams. I was compensated, but all opinions and thoughts shared here are 100% honest and my own.
Sherry says
She is so darn cute!!! What a way to start the morning off –watching Hailey perform an “official” Blue Diamond taste test. She has her mom’s bubbling personality!
Beth says
This made my day! Those pigtails are awesome and she is so adorable!
Kaitlyn @Keeping up with Kaitlyn says
This was seriously the cutest video ever!! She is so darn cute!!! Love her pigtails!
Karen says
She is just too stinkin’ cute!! I love it and the hair!!
Jodi says
Adorable video! I am with Hailey, wasabi/soy would not be my favorite! I’m a blue diamond low sodium girl, but the toasted coconut sound super delicious! And I have been known to be possessive of my favorite snacks, I can’t blame her there!!
Swiftie22 says
SO cute!!! And that Toasted Coconut flavor sounds delish! 🙂
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
This is the cutest thing ever! And I agree with Hailey..the toasted coconut flavor is awesome!
Katie says
Stop it-she is adorable! I love the casual slide of the container towards her and the protective arm around it. I feel ya girlfriend…stay away from my favorite snacks! 😉
Rebekah Anderson says
Ha! I love it. She is so adorable and what a character. 😉 I know you have fun! My 2 year old keeps me chuckling, too. 😉
Monica says
Hailey is adorable in the video! I haven’t tried any of the flavors yet but they all sound delicious.
Allison says
How cute was that?! She is just a natural! I love almonds but don’t tell her the ones she hates are my favorite! Such good manners too! Thanks for the review 🙂
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
This was seriously the best way to review almonds EVER. She was a fantastic taste tester, and you know the opinions aren’t biased 😉 I think the toasted coconut would be a hit in our house too!
Jessie says
Omg she is too cute!! So funny how she wipes her hands on her shirt after touching them. Lyric just whimpers until I get her a wet napkin. Lol.
Linz @ Itz Linz says
blue diamond almonds are the BEST! love all their flavors!!
Sarah says
Just a public service announcement because I am on a mission to educate about MSG!
Many of the Blue Diamond Almonds have hidden forms of MSG. The habanero BBQ, smokehouse, Honey Dijon, Wasabi Soy… the list goes on. “Yeast extract” = MSG. Boo on Blue Diamond.
Danica @ It's Progression says
This video is absolutely adorable!
Maria says
It’s okay H, I don’t think wasabi and soy sounds very tasty either 🙂
So adorable! She’s like, “hey, you made me test them for the camera, so I get to keep them!”
Samantha says
Loved it, she’s gorgeous!
John J. says
Fabulous presentation! Ready for national viewing for sure. A star in the making, along with such an awesome producer. Convinced me to rush out and get some of those toasty Blue Diamond almonds and have my own taste test.
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome says
Adorable! Love the subtitles, “Don’t call child services!” Haha! Love it!
Melissa @ Fit 'n' Well Mommy says
I love your little taste tester, and such a good idea to have her review them! Toddlers are always honest! She is so adorable!
Lia says
This might be my fav video ever. She is sooo adorable! It looks fun to have a toddler! A little buddy. Oh and tell Hailey that the toasted coconut are my fav too!
Katrina Marie says
That’s precious! I especially love the ending, when she’s claiming her almonds… too cute!!
Sabrina says
Ummmm I’m cracking up here.
She is SO cute. And such a good listener!
Claire says
That could totally be a Blue Diamond commercial. SO cute! My little girl likes the coconut and roasted. I like honey roasted (you didn’t sample that one). YUM!
Holly @ The Cooper Family says
Love the ending 🙂
Theresa says
Super cute!!