Who We’re Rooting For in London…

Well, U*S*A, of course.  However, there are certain individuals who we will REALLY be rooting for @ the 2012 Olympics.

Natalie Coughlin: D’s personal favorite.  We were disappointed she didn’t qualify for more races, but at least she is going.  Also, D just told me she was named #10 of the top ten American Olympians of ALL TIME.  Not too shabby.

Nathan Adrian: My personal favorite.  An Asian American male breaking the stereotypes of Asian American males—yes!  OK, so he’s only half Chinese, but that is a start.  Oh, and Natalie is part Asian too. 

Tyler Clary: Another swimmer, he is my cousin’s husband’s cousin.  That means he’s practically related, right?  Haha.  Anyway, I know my cousin is really excited, and we’ll definitely be cheering him on from our couch.

Jason Lezak: Best known for anchoring that CRAZY 4x100 freestyle relay where he came from behind to win gold (thus enabling Michael Phelps to win 8 gold medals).  However, we like him because he lives in Irvine and we ran into him at Pick Up Stix a while back.  D recognized him, shook his hand and asked if he was training for London.  He said he was, and I guess the training paid off.

Since the kids just finished their swimming lessons, I think swimming is the sport they are most excited to watch too.  I always like watching gymnastics, so I also have to include my favorite gymnast:

    

Gabby Douglas: So much energy and such a cutie.  Loved her floor exercise routine—she just has that something “extra” that makes her unique.  Also, when she won at the trials, she said, “I give all my glory to God!”, which was so nice to hear.