






The Thompson's 2009!
It's hard to believe that 2009 is almost over! I still catch myself writing 2008 on my checks! How on earth will I remember to write 2010?
Anyhow, what a great year we had.
It didn't start off too excited but by March we had Mac's 27th birthday, Logan's 3rd, and our 5th wedding anniversary! It was a busy month.
Life pressed on... synchro continued great, and the heat was here before we knew it.
Lots of exciting things happened this summer. Logan and Molly both took swim lessons with Miss Sarah. Great lessons, and they LOVE the water, almost as much as I do.
I spend a 8 days at the University of Florida with my athletes at the National Age Group Championships. Our entire team did fabulous!
We then spent a week in California with family. Doesn't get much better than that. The beaches were awesome, and for the first time we rented a house, a couple blocks from the beach in Carlsbad. I would NEVER EVER spend a week in Cali another way then a vacation home by the beach!!
Not long after that my team and I received a few awards. My team was the Grand Canyon State Games 2009 Athletes of the Year, (out of 35,000 athletes!!) Not too shabby. And while I was in Chicago at a National Synchronized Swimming Convention I was awarded 2009 Coach of the Year. Pretty exciting stuff!
Also this summer, our own Frenchie-McGee spent 6 weeks with us. Laurie and I met last summer when she spent two weeks with us, and helped me coach my swim team. Now we're great friends, and she came back this summer too! We had a great time, and spent 4 days in Vegas!! (Timeshare on the strip.... what a life!)
This summer also had some sorrow, as we lost our dog... some may say our first child.... McGee. He was a wonderful dog, and had a great life. He spent his last days with my brother, and his best friend Danni, my brother's Yellow Lab. He will always be remembered, and is missed terribly.
Logan started preschool this past fall. It has been fantastic, he loves his teacher, Miss Kara, and spending time with his best friend, Jacob. He's learning lots, and it's giving me special one on one time with Molly Anne.
Beyond that... it's the same 'ole, same 'ole! Trying to stay young while realizing we're pushing 30. Scary times!
2009 is wrapping up with a week in Oregon. NOT SKIING! Mac and I are more like lodge dwellers, fire and hot chocolate.
Can't wait for 2010 and more exciting things happen. Still crossing my fingers for a trip to the Bahamas. I'm trying my hardest... I just need Mac to give a little!!
We're writing our 2010 Resolutions, and although we don't have any yet, we are living by my new favorite bible verse:
"Wherever your treasure is there your heart and thoughts will also be."
Matthew 6:21
Happy Treasure Hunting in 2010.
Love, The Thompsons

