Volume 17 December 2004
FOR all of you who thought we fell off the face of the earth last year, we didn’t. Life just got a little too hectic. For the first time in 17 years, the Toomey Times (2003 edition) went by the wayside. Life is still very busy, but we’re determined to stay in communication with each of you during the month that marks our Savior’s birth.
HOLLY’s
favorite memory of 2003 was earning two silver medals for forms and sparring
at the USTU National Taekwondo Competition in New Orleans, Louisiana. After taking gold in the 2004 Utah State Taekwondo
tournament, Holly qualified for nationals. This year’s family vacation was
combined with the AAU Taekwondo Nationals in Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. While there, Holly earned a silver medal in sparring.
It was a great experience, but her favorite part of family vacation was snorkeling
in the Keys with the entire family. A little while after vacation, Holly advanced
to the rank of black belt. This month she advanced to a 1st degree
black belt (1st Dan). Harold says he is now married to a weapon!
Her short-term goals are: 1) getting up the nerve to spar other black belts
and 2) organizing a local Aspergers Support Group. Long term, Holly looks
forward to going on a couple’s mission with Harold.
DAVID’s
(16) favorite memory from last year was the family vacation to Canada where
we discovered Death by Chocolate, and Canadians thinking two-dollar bills
weren’t legal tender. He also got to drive Uncle Robert’s 4-wheeler at 40+
mph while visiting his family in Washington State. This year his favorite memory was wholloping two higher-ranking
competitors in back-to-back sparring matches at Utah’s AAU State Taekwondo Competition. He took the gold
medal in sparring! In addition to being placed on the honor roll, this year
he has trained his three parakeets to perform amazing tricks. He would like
everyone to know that “I love (exotic) birds!” and “I love Taekwondo!” He
is on track to finish his eagle scout requirements this month too. He has
his learners permit for driving and is now taller than his father.
PAPPY
(1½) is the newest addition to our family. He’s a beautiful pure-bred Papillion,
born last summer. It was love at first sight, and we know he is supposed to
be in our family. He’s cute, fun, and really smart! His favorite food is carrots.
He loves being held, playing fetch, tug-of-war, riding in the car, and taking
walks. He is also a thorough silent vacuum cleaner under the dining room
table.
Home: (801) 492-1526
Work: (801) 227-3731 (Harold)
Mobile: (801) 830-9987 (Harold)
Mobile: (801) 830-9986 (Holly)
Mobile: (801) 830-9984 (Marcia)
Mobile: (801) 830-9985 (David)
Internet: www.toomey.org/family/times
Email: <first name>@toomey.org
Email: htoomey@symantec.com
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