Stacey-Ann Baugh

If you are looking for a fun place to visit in Upper Marlboro, MD, then Watkins Regional Park may be just the place. The park is located near the beltway in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Our kids had a ball! There was a carousel and a train. Costs to ride each were $1.25 for residents of Prince Georges and Montgomery Counties. There is also a minature golf course. The train rides through a small farm where there are cows, donkeys, ducks, and llamas. There is a trail that leads to this farm as well so that you can spend more time observing the animals.

The other side of the park features a huge playground. There is well maintained equipment that is suitable for ages 2-12.

There are also tennis courts, baseball fields, and picnic areas.

The park is very centrally located and is easily accessible to people who live in the communties of Oak Creek and Perrywood, as well as any one in the Upper Marlboro, Mitchellville, Largo, and South Bowie areas.

I can't believe the football season is getting ready to start. Living here in Maryland I have the pleasure of watching and cheering for two teams. I was a school psychologist in Baltimore city the year the Ravens won the superbowl. It was definitely an exciting time in the city.

9/7, 1pm Cincinnati

9/14, 4:15pm @Houston

9/21, 4:15pm Cleveland

9/29, 8:30pm @Pittsburgh

10/5, 1pm Tennessee

10/12, 1pm @Indianapolis

10/19, 1pm @Miami

10/26, 1pm Oakland

11/2, 1pm @Cleveland

11/16, 1pm @New York Giants

11/23, 1pm Philadelphia

11/30, 1pm @Cincinnati

12/7, 1pm Washington

12/14, 1pm Pittsburgh

12/20, 8:15pm @Dallas

12/28, 1pm Jacksonville

Its football time again!!! I have officially moved into Redskins territory now that the stadium is only a few miles away. I am looking forward to an exciting and successful season.

9/4, 7pm @New York Giants

9/14, 1pm New Orleans

9/21, 1pm Arizona

9/28, 4:15pm @Dallas

10/12, 1pm St. Louis

10/19, 4:15pm Cleveland

10/26, 1pm @Detroit

11/3, 8:30pm Pittsburgh

11/16, 8:15pm Dallas

11/23, 4:15pm @Seattle

11/30, 1pm New York Giants

12/7, 1pm @Baltimore

12/14, 1pm @Cincinnati

12/21, 1pm Philadelphia

12/28, 4:15pm @San Francisco

Its that time of year again. Parents love it, kids dread it. We are rapidly approaching the first day of school. In Prince George's County that day is Monday, August 25 and in Montgomery County its Tuesday, August 26. This is just a reminder to be extra careful on the streets in the mornings because there are going to be more kids around than you have been used to in the past months.

Its rough to get back into the school mode. We have to get my daughter to the bus at 7:09am. All of a sudden those luxurious sleeping in mornings are gone. Good luck to all the other parents who are going to struggle through this first week until we get back into a nice routine. I'll be sleep deprived with you.

The Women's Board of Montgomery General Hospital's Annual Picnic & Bazaar will be held on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 from 10am-8pm. This will be held on the grounds of Montgomery General Hospital on Rt 108 in Olney, Maryland. The event features great food, performances by local artists, items for sale, moonbounce, games, prizes, a clown, and much more.

The event benefits the Montgomery General Hospital and the Women's Board Scholarship Fund.

Come on out and have fun while supporting an important cause.