While getting a toddler to sit through a whole 90 minutes of football/soccer isn't the easiest task in the world he had a great time and really, really, REALLY love doing "The Wave" or as it is apparently called in the UK "The Mexican Wave."
We went and saw the giant Olympic rings on George Square in Glasgow and also took a picture with the Olympic mascot (is it Wenlock or Mandeville?!?) after the game. I really feel between our day out at the football and seeing the torch earlier this summer we really did everything possible to take part in the games in Glasgow.
So when it came time for the final day of London 2012 I decided to try and let Blondie Boy show his enthusiasm for the Olympics through the medium of face paint. He'd already perfected his "USA! USA! USA!" chant and cheered "Go Handy Murray" during the tennis finals so I knew he was split equally with his support.
The Union Jack didn't turn out too bad since I had a stencil but his USA cheek, well it was pretty lacking. Luckily there is a fab Flag Tag Facebook app by Panasonic that lets you show your support with faux facepaint!
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Transatlantic Blonde was compensated and provided the prize for this post but all opinions and stories are my own. Our tickets to the Olympics were paid for by me ages ago when tickets were released. It would be pretty weird if I made up going to the Olympics don't you think?
I (of course!) root for the USA, and my fav Olympic sport is gymnastics. :-)
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USA all the way and gymnastics is my fav!!
ReplyDeleteI cheered for USA & I love the gymnastics!
ReplyDeleteI supported team USA! I love Gymnastics and swimming the best!
ReplyDeleteI support the USA and the UK teams and all the swimming events are my fav
ReplyDeleteI don't support any specific team, I just support individual acchievement gymnastics are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI was supporting Team GB! Love the athletics - especially the mens 100m / 200m. We went to the football too, it was brilliant! Such cute pics btw. x
ReplyDeleteSupported USA in Basketball finals. We love Mo Farah too so team GB for his events.
ReplyDeleteHehe I just wrote about flying back to London to see the Womens' Football Final - it was just a great experience. Make sure you get involved with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2014!
ReplyDeleteLoved watching women's beach volleyball! Especially USA vs USA! That was an awesome game. Can't wait for the next Olympics!
ReplyDeleteThe UK of course and the gymnastics -IT'S SIMPLY AMAZING WHAT THEY CAN DO!
ReplyDeleteTeamGB of course !!! Cycling was one of the most enjoyable and exciting sports
ReplyDeleteWe supported the USA and loved watching gymnastics and swimming!
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB all the way! We were lucky enough to get tickets for the athletics and saw Mo win the 5000m - thrilling!
ReplyDeleteI support GB and my favourite is fencing. :)
ReplyDeleteI would support those competing under the IOC flag as they will have limited support due their political statuses. My favourite olympic sport turned out to be rythmic gymnastics. The stuff them girls can do with hoops is crazy.
ReplyDeleteIt would have to be team GB. My new favourite sport is Handball after seeing Spain get the bronze at London 2012. What an experience!
ReplyDeleteI supported team GB and my favourite was the shooting (which we got a medal for and was hardly ever mentioned :-( )
ReplyDeleteI always support Romania (and USA of course!) :-)
ReplyDeleteI was 100% behind team GB and my favourite sport was the canoeing
ReplyDeleteCanada! And I love to watch gymnastics.
ReplyDeleteI support USA, and like football/soccer.
ReplyDeleteHas to be TEAM GB! and my favourite Olympic events had to be the equestrian and the gymnastics!
ReplyDeleteI would supporting the USA and my favorite sport this time around was probably gymnastics, though I very easily got sucked into watching the trampoline and white water rafting events. =)
ReplyDeleteI would support team GB and it would have to be the athletics..I love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat Britian and my favourite would be the Mens Triathlon. It was the only sport that kept me gripped from start to finish.
ReplyDeleteI supported GB and love the diving
ReplyDeleteusa and you know I have to watch womens gymnastics, though, I still dont think twirling ribbons is a sport.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get to watch due to tv not getting NBC. But I support the USA & fave would be gymnastics & swimming.
ReplyDeleteI supported team GB big time and watched it all but the most exciting thing to watch was the rowing.
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ReplyDeleteI supported Team USA! I love swimming, and gymnastics!
ReplyDeleteAs an American expat living in the UK, I supported Teams GB and USA. :)
ReplyDeleteI supported teamGb and was lucky enough to see them play in Beach Vollyball and then Basketball
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB!! Gymnastics! It always fascinates me and to be honest, I'm jealous and wish I could do it lol.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Team GB and I love the diving although I do have to hide behind a cushion as I think they'll hit their heads lol
ReplyDeleteI supported USA..and love to watch the runners.
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I supported Team GB and wil again at the Paralympics, but had the great fortune to watch the masterful Dutch women at the hockey..they were great too. ;)
ReplyDeleteI live in the US so I supported them. Of course, I rooted for the Brits when we weren't directly competing. I love watching gymnastics and diving.
ReplyDeleteI would support the USA and I like swimming.
ReplyDeleteTeam GB all the way and I loved the shooting event.
ReplyDeleteI was supporting Team GB & Czech Republic, and my favourite sport has got to be Handball, I was amazed by the speed!
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB, and I loved all of the sports
ReplyDeleteTeam GB for me, my fave sport is gymnastics, mens or womens, my son is a gymnast and I know the hard work and dedication they put it yet it always looks so effortless, I'm in awe.
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ReplyDeleteI support the GB team. My favourite is the hammer. I can't help but always hope they may swing round on the spot and then stop in the wrong place when they let go...naughty me...lol x
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ReplyDeleteAnd what Team do you support? ;)
ReplyDeleteI supported the UK, And liked the running the most.
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ReplyDeleteOf course I would support Team GB - my own country : ) I would also be cheering on Australia, as hopefully in a few years, it will become my home!
ReplyDeleteMy favourite Olympic sport was the Gymnastics - amazing to watch!
My favourite sport is judo and I support Israel.
ReplyDeleteThe volleyball was bloody lovely! Admittedly, being male, I might have had other reasons for watching, but that has absolutely nothing to do with me supporting the Brazilians throughout... Great post!
ReplyDeleteSupport Great Britain and favourite sport on the blog has to be the cycling :)
ReplyDeleteUK, and swimming is my fave!
ReplyDeleteI support Great Britain and my favourite sport has to be swimming <3 it! xx
ReplyDeleteLike you, my household is also divided with supporting both the UK and the USA teams. I'm always most interested in the artistic gymnastics, and I think both teams did pretty well in them this year!
ReplyDeleteI support Great Britain and my favourite sport was gymnastics
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ReplyDeleteI'm team USA and like swimming.
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ReplyDeleteI support team USA and my favorite Olympic sport is gymnastics.
ReplyDeleteTeam GB all the way and I think I watched every sport at least once! My faves are swimming, cycling, rowing and athletics! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved team GB in the rowing, it made me jump around like an idiot
ReplyDeleteTeam GB - my home nation! My favourite event is the swimming
ReplyDeleteTeam GB, I am not sure. I'm not a big sport fan. Maybe the gymnastics x
ReplyDeleteTeam GB and loved all the swimming
ReplyDeleteTeam Romania of course for gymnastics as its my favourite ;) on second place team GB
ReplyDeleteTeam GB. We're athletic and rowning fans in this house
ReplyDeleteI usually support USA, and I definitely like the gynastics the most!
ReplyDeleteUSA!!!! Gymnastics is my favorite
ReplyDeleteI'm an American living in Ireland, so I cheered for both countries. But I cheered for several UK athletes, too, like Nicola Adams (boxing)!
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Team GB and Diving
ReplyDeleteTeam GB!! The gymnastics would amazing - so captivating.
ReplyDeleteteam GB! loved watching the rowing:-)
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB, My favourite Olympic sport is the Gymnastics
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB -- I really liked the Equestrian stuff...Especially the Showjumping :)
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Team GB, I enjoyed the athletics the most
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I supported Team USA and I loved it when GB did well too! Love gymnastics!
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ReplyDeleteTeam Great Britain obviously! :) Loved all of it, glued to the TV like you, but my fave was probably the cycling <3
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ReplyDeleteIreland! And I loved the gymnastics
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ReplyDeleteWho I supported really depended on who was playing at the time! I just really love the Olympics, especially swimming beach volleyball.
ReplyDeleteI was supporting New Zealand and my favorite sport is rowing.
ReplyDeleteTeam GB - The trampolining made my day - not enough!!
ReplyDeleteI supported the USA. I like the swimming , diving, gymnastics and more!
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB....I have to say loved it all....and before the Olympics wouldn't have said that. I even watched things like boxing. My favourites though, Gymnastics, Athletics, Equestrian and Cycling.
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB and I love the Diving
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ReplyDeleteI love watching the athletics, its amazing what the human body can achieve
TeamGB here!! I love the athletics but always follow the marathon in particular
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ReplyDeleteI love Fencing. I have just got to the OPening ceremony of the Paralympics as well it was fab.
ReplyDeleteTeam GB all the way I thought the hockey was fabulous
ReplyDeleteTeam GB and loved the football. Went to Cardiff to watch team GB
ReplyDeleteI supported Team GB and my fave sport was the Diving x
ReplyDeleteI was fortunate to go to the Olympics, saw athletics, boxing and equestrian (the day that GB won team dressage gold) Such an incredible sporting event, I watched every sport possible and supported GB in everything. Now loving the Paralypmics too!
ReplyDeleteI supported Turkey and love volleyball!
ReplyDeleteTeam GB and Team USA for me! Enjoying the Paralympics very much now.
ReplyDeleteI love watching the swimming and definately support Team GB all the way
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB. I loved all the events. I volunteered at the tennis so have a particular soft spot for that. Otherwise the equestrian three day evening was my favourite.
ReplyDeleteTeam GB- I really enjoyed the rowing.
ReplyDeleteI supported Ireland in the Olympics., and I LOVE watching gymnastics :D
ReplyDeleteI am secretly team USA, but my whole family were GB.
ReplyDeleteTeak GB and swimming :)
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ReplyDeleteTeam GB. Diving and enjoyed the cycling too.
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE watching gymnastics , I SUPPORTED Team GB
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ReplyDeleteI supported GB. i loved it all but cycling road races probably my fave
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ReplyDeleteBeing Glasgow born and bred we supported team GB in our house, and I think we loved the gymnastics the best :)
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