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Our trip to the Columbus Zoo

2009-01-04T05:32:00.000-08:00

We had fun going to the Zoo yesterday. Their is an outdoor ice skating rink there too.

Toby is Board Certified!!!!

2009-01-03T04:26:00.000-08:00

Toby just received his results for the internal medicine board examination that he took in October. He passed with flying colors! Yipee! Now that he passed this examination he is board certified in Internal Medicine and he can sit for the Cardiology Boards when he has completed fellowship training. We are proud of you Toby!

More Pics

2008-12-29T06:41:00.001-08:00

Info on the Olympians

2008-12-29T06:34:00.000-08:00

Crystl Bustos Named 2008 USA Softball Player of the Year

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - After a stellar 2008 season which included her retirement, three-time Olympian Crystl Bustos (Canyon Country, Calif.) was named the 2008 USA Softball Player of the Year by the Amateur Softball Association. Bustos leaves behind a legacy not only as the most powerful hitter in the game, but also as a leader on and off the field.

“It’s an honor to be named the USA Softball Player of the Year as I was surrounded by such an amazing group of athletes daily throughout this past year,” said Bustos. “Although the outcome of the gold medal game wasn’t what we would have liked, I am so thankful for being able to represent my country for so many years.”

Bustos was stellar throughout the 2008 Olympic Games, including coming out strong in the semi-final and gold medal game. In the semifinal match-up, Bustos blasted a three-run home run against Japanese pitching ace Yukiko Ueno in the top of the ninth inning giving the U.S. the 4-1 victory. Bustos also scored the only U.S. run in the gold medal game with a solo home run again off of Ueno. Her next at bat was an intentional walk, the third of the Games for her.

Bustos wrapped up the Beijing Games hitting .500 (11-for-22) with a team-high six home runs and 10 RBI. She also broke two of her own records as well as tied one. She broke the record of most home runs hit (5) in an Olympic Games with six and broke her Olympic slugging percentage of .923 from 2004 hitting 1.318 in 2008. She recorded 12 runs as the U.S. outscored opponents 58-5, while tying her own RBI Olympic record with 10 from 2004.

She finishes her Olympic career with four records including the career home run Olympic record with 14 from 2000, 2004 and 2008.

Bustos retired her cleats after the 3-1 loss on home plate of the Fengtai Stadium and will forever be remembered and appreciated by the ASA and fans across the world.

Some info on Topping:

AccomplishmentsIn Topping's own wordsSince 2004Photo GalleryA Few Accomplishments
• Two-time World Cup Champion (2006 & 2007)
• Two-time Pan American Gold medalist (2003 & 2007)
• World Champion (2006)
• Olympic Gold Medalist (2004)

National Team Experience
2007
• Gold medalist at Pan American Games
• World Cup Champion
Started in 11 games during the 2007 campaign with playing time at catcher
• Hit .308 (4-for-13) at the Canada Cup with six RBI and a team high two hit by pitch

2006
• World Cup Champion
Hit .600 (6-for-10) with three RBI in three games played
• Gold medalist at ISF World Championships
Hit .500 (4-for-8) with three runs; posted a team second-best two doubles

2005
• Gold medalist at Pan Am qualifier
• Silver medalist at Japan Cup
• Silver medalist at World Cup
Hit .143 (1-7) with a double and an RBI

2004
• Gold medalist at Olympic Games in Athens, Greece
Hit a team-high .667 (4-6) with a triple

2003
• Gold medalist at Pan American Games

2002
• Selected member of 2002 National Team
• Suffered torn ACL and did not play

At Cal State Fullerton
• Three-time NFCA First-team All American (2000, 2001 & 2002)
• Three-time Big West Conference Player of the Year (2000, 2001 & 2002)
• Graduated in 2003

At Washington
• First-team NFCA All American (1999)
• Pac-10 Newcomer of the Year (1999)
• Led the NCAA in homeruns and RBIs

Other
• Member of the Akron Racers of the National Pro Fastpitch League (2006)
• Led the Akron Racers to the National Pro Fastpitch Championship (2005)
• Member of NPF All-Star team

Weekend with the Olympians Part Two

2008-12-29T06:21:00.000-08:00

Group Picture: Chrystl Bustos Left (Olympic SS) and Jenny Topping (Team USA Lefty Catcher)

Toby and the girls had the opportunity to work with Chrystl Bustos and Jenny Topping of the US Olympic team. They had a great time. Here are some pictures.

Sterling Wins his first high school wrestling tourney

2008-12-29T06:19:00.000-08:00

Sterling recently won his first high school tournament. Sterling was the 140lb champion at Western Brown Invitational. Woo Hoo Sterling!!!!

2008-11-24T17:44:00.000-08:00

Arissa finished her fall ball season in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They got to play in this giant dome. It was really fun. Her team went undefeated.

Halloween in Miamisburg, OH

2008-10-30T17:42:00.000-07:00

We went trick or treating tonight. Sterling was pyscho clown, bj a red power ranger, Arianna and princess, Arissa Jennie Finch, and Aubrie a kitty.

Thanks for Coming Gram and Papa! We love you!

2008-10-29T17:35:00.001-07:00

We have had such a nice visit with Grandma and Grandpa. We are so sad our time is up for this visit! Wish we didn't live so far apart. Love you Gramma and Papa! xoxo

Arissa's Lady Lasers Win Monster Mash Tournament!

2008-10-20T05:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of Arissa and her team following her Monster Mash tournament. The competition was fierce but Arissa's team ended up placing first. She pitched the final game and was super excited!

Sterling on Homecoming night with his friends!

2008-10-16T11:34:00.001-07:00

A day with Olympians

2008-10-16T11:20:00.000-07:00

The girls and Toby had fun at "Olympic Camp". Arissa, Aubrie and Toby got to spend the day learning from Crystal Bustos, Jennie Finch, and Laura Berg who are all Softball Olympians.

Family Picture

2008-10-09T17:48:00.001-07:00

Here is a family picture that was snapped of us before BJ's game.

Bj's is 7!

2008-10-03T17:37:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of us celebrating BJ's bday!

The newest addition to the Paulson Family

2008-10-03T17:33:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of Koa, our new boxer puppy. He was born on July 15th. The kids have surprised me and been responsible and taken good care of this puppy. They have already housetrained him and to do many simple commands.

A picture of Sterling

2008-09-14T07:12:00.000-07:00

Sterling got medical clearance for his shoulder on Friday and he was able to play quite a bit on Saturday, much to our surprise. I didn't bring the camera because I didn't think he would play. Toby ran home at the end of the game to get the camera and I was able to snap this photo.

BJ Football

2008-09-12T10:05:00.000-07:00

A pic my friend snapped of BJ

2008-09-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

He likes to dress up in different costumes.

Aubrielle Gets Glasses!~

2008-09-09T05:21:00.000-07:00

It's official. Now four of the five Paulson kiddies wear glasses. Here is a picture of Aubrielle in her new glasses!

Arissa Soccer

2008-09-07T04:10:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of Arissa playing goalie at most recent soccer game.

Arianna made team Captain for the 7th grade Volleyball Team!

2008-08-27T04:52:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Arianna was voted team captain for the Miamisburg Vikings 7th grade Volleyball team. I am so very proud of her. She is the only one on the team that hasn't been playing volleyball. I gave her a "crash course" in our yard for the month prior to tryouts and she worked really hard. Great job, Ari!

Our neighbor's Puppies

2008-08-08T14:19:00.000-07:00

Sterling's Arm

2008-08-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

Sterling hurt his Arm playing catch with the football. He dove and caught one and landed on his shoulder. The verdict is still out as to whether the growth plate is broken or not. Update to come!

Pictures of Us Hanging Out in our Yard

2008-08-08T03:46:00.000-07:00

Our last weekend of softball!

2008-08-04T08:46:00.001-07:00

Arianna and Arissa had fun enjoying their last weekend of softball at the Fastpitch Jamboree in Zanesville, OH. They lost their two pool play games in an off day and then came back the next day to win all the rest of the games, winning their bracket. It was a great weekend for the two girls.

Brinton Goes To Camp! Aubrie joins him this week!

2008-07-31T04:15:00.000-07:00

BJ has saved all his money to be able to go to camp this week. He is attending the city day camp by our home. He has learned about dinosaurs, gone to Coney Island Amusement Park in Cincinatti, and been swimming at the city pool twice. He is really having a nice week. Here is picture of him getting ready to go to camp. Aubrielle is joining him this week. They went rock climbing, learning about insects, and are going to the city pool twice this week, and doing a bbq cookout.

more july pics

2008-07-21T03:34:00.000-07:00

Recent Pics

2008-07-20T17:25:00.000-07:00

Pics from Sterling's Championship Game

2008-07-10T07:28:00.001-07:00

Pics from last weekend USFA Miami Valley Regional

2008-07-07T06:29:00.001-07:00

Greenville, OH Softball Tourney

2008-06-26T08:06:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of Aubrielle and Arissa from their Greenville Tourney. Aubrie ended up injuring her hand and was out the last day of play. It stormed and we had a bunch of delays but the girls played well and ended up taking third place.

Expressway Tournament Paulson Family

2008-06-20T07:15:00.000-07:00

Viking Wrestling Camp

2008-06-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

BJ's Game 6/16/2008

2008-06-17T05:13:00.000-07:00

He did a lot of cool hits and plays but I wasn't good at catching them on camera, I am one of the coaches and boy do those kids keep me busy!!!

More outerbanks pics

2008-06-15T17:31:00.000-07:00

`Here are some pics of our family and our Schreck Family. We had a WONDERFUL time with them on our break! Also you can see our dolphin friends in one of the pictures.

A couple of more softball pics.

2008-06-15T17:23:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics of the girls, the won the championship at Expressway park in Milford,Oh this weekend. Arianna went up and played at Compuware tournament in Detroit.

Sterling's baseball game!

2008-06-15T17:14:00.000-07:00

Toledo Tune Up Tournament

2008-06-12T06:49:00.001-07:00

Here are some pics of the girls at most recent softball tournament in Holland, OH

More from the OBX

2008-06-12T06:24:00.001-07:00

2008-06-12T05:51:00.000-07:00

Our trip to Outer Banks, NC

2008-06-12T04:09:00.000-07:00

Softball Sisters

2008-05-15T12:01:00.000-07:00

Here are some new pics of Aubrielle and Arissa. They play on travel ball together. Daddy is one of the coaches (when he can be there). They are having a great time. Arianna is also playing ball on the older team. Pictures to come soon. BJ and Sterling are playing baseball (I am assistant coaching BJ's tball team). I will try and get my act together and snap some photos of them and get them up here also. The only reason I have some of Aubrie and Riss is because another parent took them and emailed them to me! We are starting our spring/summer of hot, long weekend days watching softball and baseball games in humid heat! Amy

I HATE STREP!!!!

2008-04-09T11:17:00.000-07:00

I officially hate strep! This is the third time we are dealing with a strep outbreak in our family over the past two or three months! I am so tired of the bug. I am sick of replacing toothbrushes, giving lectures about sharing drinks, and making people wash their hands obsessively. Anyway, I am anxiously awaiting the warm spring weather and slow down of illnesses that generally accompanies it. The kids and I are keeping busy with school and sports. The kids are studying hard but starting to get more and more spring fever as the warm weather sporadically comes and teases us. They are getting out more and more. They all enjoy going outside and playing ball in the yard. Here is a picture of Aubrie when she plays "CSI" in our yard.

2008-03-23T15:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter. We have enjoyed the day dying eggs, eating candy, visiting with Aunt Molly, and playing basketball and baseball in the snow. BJ is now in baseball mode and has to practice it every day. Rain, Sun, or Snow!

I will try and get some pictures up on here

2008-03-23T11:22:00.000-07:00

I am not good at things domestic or anything time consuming basically. I am in a time consuming hole called kids that are super busy in sports and school and extracurricular activities! I am also unwilling to give up sleep to do this blog. Anyway, I will try and slowly add pics and news to this blog so you guys can see what we are doing over here in the Midwest! Love Amy

Had to Brag on the Hubby

2008-03-23T11:12:00.000-07:00

Toby, sorry, I know you hate it when I brag on you.... but I have to....someone's gotta do it! You are such a hard worker. Toby has recently been awarded the cardiology fellowship at Grandview hospital here in Dayton, OH. It is the culmination of years of hard work and years without sleep! We love you Toby and are very proud of you. He will be starting the program this July and upon completion will be a licensed practicing heart doc. Yipee! Love ya Tobe.