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Help[Games] Re: luvmonkeezz's KUY Congrats Round 7 - eta
in reply to a message by luvmonkeezz
So, I went back and did all my rounds. This is the most recent round I can post on, since the rest are archived, so I'm posting here. I added a little story with each round, so that's why it looks like a novel.
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (28)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (27)
DS: Matthew Ryan "Matt" (2)
DD: Jennifer Brooke "Jenny" (0)
In the three years that they have been married, Wil and Bekah have had two children--Matt and Jenny. Matt was born four months after their first wedding anniversary, and Jenny was born six months ago. Wil and Bekah are busy raising their little ones. Wil continues in his job as a biomedical engineer. Bekah continued to work part-tme until Jenny was three months old. At that time, the two of them decded that they didn't want their kids raised in daycare. They reworked their finances and were able to make things work on Wil's salary alone. Bekah is now enjoying being a stay-at-home mom. Matt is a rambunctious little toddler who loves to bang on pots and pans and play in the sandbox. Jenny is always watching what goes on around her, and she appears to enjoy watching the mischief her little brother gets into.
Round 2
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (35)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (34)
DS: Matthew Ryan "Matt" (9)
DD: Jennifer Brooke "Jenny" (7)
DS: Isaiah Oliver (5)
DS: Elijah Benjamin "Eli" (3)
DS: Peter Charles (0)
Wil and Bekah just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. They now have five children. Matt, 9, is an active kid who loves playing soccer and riding his bike with friends. Jenny, 7, is a sweet child who likes to help others and loves playing with her stuffed animals. Isaiah, 5, just started Kindergarten. He has a lot of energy, like his older brother, and also likes soccer. Eli, 3, is an adorable toddler. He's into dirt, bugs, and anything that has the potential to be messy. The baby of the family is Peter. He was born two months ago, and the family is still adjusting to having a baby in the house again. Wil has gotten a few promotions since his early working days, and he now manages a small team of engineers who are working on various projects. Bekah is busy managing the house--after all, with five kids, its a full-time job!
Round 3
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (38)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (37)
DS: Matthew Ryan "Matt" (12)
DD: Jennifer Brooke "Jenny" (10)
DS: Isaiah Oliver (8)
DS: Elijah Benjamin "Eli" (6)
DS: Peter Charles (3)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (0)
Wil and Bekah's fifth son was born two days before Bekah's 37th birthday. Jonas Thompson was a surprise addition to the family, but the older kids are taking it all in stride. Matt, 12, is growing into a pretty good little soccer player, and he absolutely loves the sport. Jenny, 10, recently started taking piano lessons, and she likes hanging out with her friends and having sleepovers. Isaiah, 8, is a carbon copy of his big brother. He also plays soccer and spends as much time as he can outside. Eli, 6, is more of a homebody than his older siblings. He likes to stay close to Bekah, and can often be found helping her cook dinner or help with small cleaning jobs around the house. Peter, 3, is a mischief maker. He'll get into anything that has the potential to create a mess. He's getting a little better now, and mostly he follows Eli or Isaiah around and mimics whatever they're doing.
Round 4
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (50)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (49)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (24)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (24)
DD: Jennifer Brooke Thompson "Jenny" (22)
-DBf: Marcus Andrew Hale (22)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (20)
-DGf: Rachel Caroline Jenkins (20)
DS: Elijah Benjamin "Eli" (18)
DS: Peter Charles (15)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (12)
The Thompson family just celebrated Wil's fiftieth birthday! The kids were all in on the suprise party, and Wil was certainly surprised. He's working in upper level management now, and he doesn't get to do as much "hands-on" biomedical engineering as he used to, although he does troubleshoot problems now and then. Bekah started working part-time as a teacher's aide/administrative assistant in the local school district two years ago. The kids are growing up, and starting to live lives of their own.
Matt, 24, graduated from college two years ago with a degree in nutritional science. He has been working for a large hospital system, and enjoys the work he does. He plays soccer in a competitive community league in his spare time. He was also the first Thompson child to get married--his wife is Ella Grace Goodman. She is an outgoing, athletic girl he met in college while playing soccer. She is working as a marketing consultant for an advertising firm. She and Matt are expecting their first child sometime next year.
Jenny, 22, graduated from college a few months ago with a degree in Music Therapy. She just enrolled in a master's degree program (also for Music Therapy). When she isn't in class or studying, she's working at a high class restaurant near the school--and when she isn't doing those things, she's spending time with her boyfriend, Marcus. Marcus and Jenny have been dating for nearly three years now, and they are hoping to get married once they're both done with school. Marcus is getting a degree in Physical Therapy. He has two more years left.
Isaiah, 20, enlisted in the Marine Corps last year. He tried a year of college, but found that it didn't suit him as well as it had suited his older siblings. He finished up all his basic training not long ago, and is stationed at the base in Quantico. He just started dating Rachel Jenkins. Rachel is a student at a local university. She is double majoring in criminal justice and information technology. She is planning to do forensic work in grad school. She isn't yet sure how Isaiah fits into the picture yet, but the two of them have some time.
Eli, 18, is working for a local construction company. He decided he didn't want to go far away for college, and didn't like any of the schools close by. The company was hiring, so he applied and got the job. Eli thinks its the hardest thing he's ever done, physically, but he likes the guys and is starting to enjoy the work as well.
Peter, 15, is in high school. He inherited the athleticism of his oldest two brothers, but plays ice hockey instead of soccer. He loves the sport, and is training hard. He hopes to be good enough to be drafted into the NHL in a few years. He is well on his way--having been scouted by amateur pro teams and on track to visit the National Junior Championships next year.
Jonas, 12, likes when his family is all together; however, it doesn't happen as much anymore now that his siblings are growing up. For his part, Jonas likes to read and draw, but can also be convinced to play a game of soccer in the backyard or jump on a bike with friends. He is also the most computer savvy of his siblings.
Round 5
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (53)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (52)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (27)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (27)
-DD: Olivia Joy Thompson (2)
DD: Jennifer Brooke (Thompson) Hale "Jenny" (25)
-DH: Marcus Andrew Hale (25)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (23)
-DGf: Rachel Caroline (Jenkins) Thompson (23)
DS: Elijah Benjamin Thompson "Eli" (21)
-DW: Serena Imogen (Thomas) Thompson (21)
-DD: Amanda Milena Thompson "Manda" (1)
DS: Peter Charles (18)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (15)
The past three years have kept the Thompson's busy. Wil and Bekah have taken their new roles as grandparents very seriously. They love spending time with their 2 grand-daughters, and love to spoil them rotten.
Matt and Ella's daughter, Olivia, was born two years ago. She is a delightful little child who is always laughing and smiling. The two of them are still working at their respective jobs (Matt as a hospital dietician, and Ella Grace as a marketing consultant). Since they both have full-time jobs, Olivia splits her time between Bekah, Ella Grace's parents home, and daycare on Wednesday mornings and all day Fridays.
Jenny and Marcus got married last month. Jenny has about 9 months left before she finishes her master's degree, and Marcus just passed his physical therapy board exam and landed a job at a nursing home. The two of them are renting an apartment until they save up the funds for a down payment on a house.
Isaiah and Rachel got married in a whirlwind ceremony last year, just before Isaiah deployed to Okinawa, Japan. He is in the middle of an 18-month deployment. Rachel keeps herself as busy as possible, but misses him terribly. She is in her second year of graduate school studying forensic computer science and working part-time as a dispatcher for a local police department.
Eli surprised everyone last year (three months prior to Isaiah and Rachel's wedding), when he married Serena Thomas, a girl he'd been dating for less than a year. The two of them were simply meant to be together, they rationalized to everyone in the family. Serena has a one year old daughter, Manda. She isn't Eli's, but Eli isn't telling who the father is.
Peter, 18, was excited beyond belief when he was drafted by the Dallas Stars. He set out for Texas six weeks ago, and is apparently having the time of his life. He loves playing ice hockey, and now it looks like he'll get a chance to live out his dream. He knows that he'll probably start out in the minor leagues, but he's looking forward to the challenge.
Jonas, 15, is the only Thompson child who still lives at home. He finds it lonely sometimes, especially since he grew up always having people around. Jonas keeps in touch with everyone via the computer. He is thinking he wants to be a software developer or a networking specialist, but isn't completely sure yet.
Round 6
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (55)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (54)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (29)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (29)
-DD: Olivia Joy Thompson (4)
-DD: Evelynn Faith Thompson "Evie" (1)
DD: Jennifer Brooke (Thompson) Hale "Jenny" (27)
-DH: Marcus Andrew Hale (27)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (25)
-DW: Rachel Caroline (Jenkins) Thompson (25)
-DS: Noah Kenneth Thompson (0)
DS: Elijah Benjamin Thompson "Eli" (23)
-DW: Serena Imogen (Thomas) Thompson (23)
-DD: Amanda Milena Thompson "Manda" (3)
-DD: Victoria Imogen Thompson "Tory" (0)
DS: Peter Charles (20)
-DGf: Magnolia Peyton Barnett "Maggie" (21)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (17)
Two more years have passed for the Thompson clan, and the family is still growing.
Matt and Ella Grace had a second little girl last year, whom they named Evelynn Faith. Evie is a quick learner--crawling at 6 months and walking at 9. Matt and Ella Grace have their hands full with her. Olivia is in preschool now, and she loves it. She comes home and teaches Evie everything she learned that day. For Evie's part, she sits still and listens!
Jenny and Marcus are busy with their lives. They've started trying to have kids, but it isn't happened yet. Jenny graduated last year with her master's degree, and promptly found a full-time music therapy job in a busy pediatric medical center. Marcus is still working as a physical therapist, and he is trying out his hand at learning to play the bongoes.
Isaiah and Rachel's family expanded by one this year. Their son, Noah Kenneth, has the honor of being the first Thompson grandson! After several girls, Wil and Bekah are excited to have a grandson too. Isaiah is still in the Corps. He is in the middle of his second tour. Fortunately, he was home to see Noah's birth, but was deployed to Germany for nine months when Noah was four months old. He and Rachel talk every day, and make sure Noah gets a chance to see his Daddy too.
Elijah and Serena recently had a little girl as well. Her name is Victoria Imogen Thompson. Eli is still working for the construction company, but is taking business classes at the community college part-time. He'd like to move into management, and was told he'd need a college degree. Serena works at an adult day program where she plans activities for the clients who come on a regular basis.
Peter spent a year in Dallas, then was traded to Ottawa. He was miffed about the move at first, but has found that he really enjoys Canada, even though the weather is much colder than he's used to. He also has more opportunities in Ottawa, and has even played in a few NHL games. He has been dating a girl named Maggie for the past few months, and the two are pretty serious.
Jonas, 17, is in his senior year of high school. He is looking forward to college in six months, and is thinking that he'll study computer science with a focus on software development. He still loves to read, and has recently begun writing short stories.
Round 7
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (60)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (59)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (34)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (34)
-DD: Olivia Joy Thompson (9)
-DD: Evelynn Faith Thompson "Evie" (6)
DD: Jennifer Brooke (Thompson) Hale "Jenny" (32)
-DH: Marcus Andrew Hale (32)
-DS/DS: Patrick Caspian Hale "Ricky" and Ryan Robert Hale (1)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (30)
-DW: Rachel Caroline (Jenkins) Thompson (30)
-DS: Noah Kenneth Thompson (5)
-DD: Gina Yvette Thompson (3)
-DS: Owen Zachary Thompson (0)
DS: Elijah Benjamin Thompson "Eli" (28)
-DW: Serena Imogen (Thomas) Thompson (28)
-DD: Amanda Milena Thompson "Manda" (8)
-DD: Victoria Imogen Thompson "Tory" (5)
-DS: Tyler Lucas Thompson (4)
-DD: Kayla Nicole Thompson (3)
DS: Peter Charles Thompson (25)
-DW: Magnolia Peyton (Barnett) Thompson "Maggie" (26)
-DS: Shawn Wilson Thompson (2)
-DS: Derek Peyton Thompson (1)
DS: Jonas Lawrence Thompson (22)
-DFiancee: Roselyn Patricia Zeller "Rose" (22)
The past five years have seen several more youngsters running around for the Thompsons. Wil is looking toward retirement in a few years, but he is still enjoying all the new discoveries and breakthroughs coming out of his company. He has worked for them his entire career, and has managed to make his way into a high-level management position. He routinely interacts with the CEO, but also occasionally makes it down to the "trenches" (ie, labs) to check on his pet projects. Bekah retired to be a full time grandmother, and she volunteers in the kids' classrooms whenever she can.
Matt and Ella Grace haven't had more children, but their two girls keep them very busy. Matt often wonders how his mom did it with six of them (five of them boys, to boot). Matt now works as a nutritional consultant for the local school district and also has a position as a certified nutritionist at a fitness center. Ella Grace continues to work in marketing, but now has more flexible hours so she can go to all of the girls' fun events. Olivia, 9, is in third grade. She is artsy and has a flair for the dramatic. She also loves school. Evie, 6, is in first grade, but knows just as much as Olivia does. She is a voracious reader and has a vivid imagination.
Jenny and Marcus had difficulty having kids on their own, so they tried some fertility treatments. Last year, they had twin boys! Ricky and Ryan are fourteen months old now. They are bubbly, happy little boys who are their parents' pride and joy. Jenny is still working as a music therapist in pediatrics, while Marcus works in geriatrics as a physical therapist.
Isaiah and Rachel have added two little ones to their family. Gina just turned three, and her brother Owen is six months old. Isaiah is still in the Marine Corps, but he's taken a position as an Instructor and trains new recruits. That means he's able to stay state-side 99% of the time, so he's able to be with his family. Rachel is working as a cybercrime analyst, and gets to work from home 1-2 days (unless a case mandates she travel to the office). She loves spending time with the kids, and she loves having Isaiah around too. Their eldest, Noah, is 5. He just started Kindergarten, but is a smart little guy and always looking around for fun things to do. Gina, 3, is a lot like her brother, and the two of them stick together pretty well, even though she bosses him around sometimes. Owen is too young to tag along with his older siblings, but he likes to watch them, and his eyes light up when they walk in the room.
Tyler and Kayla are the newest additions to Elijah and Serena's family--and they're 4 and 3 years old, respectively. Elijah is still working on college classes (something about having a life already makes them take a lot longer to complete), but he's getting close. Serena is still coordinating activities, but works at a daycare now. That means that her kids get to come with her when they don't have school. She likes having the kids close by, and they seem to like that their mommy is one of the ones taking care of them during the day. Manda, 8, is a little spitfire. Even at her young age, she stands up for what she believes and tries to right the wrongs of the world. Tory, 5, is much quieter than her older sister. She likes to listen to music and play her little keyboard and xylophone. Tyler, 4, is all boy. He is always on the move. Kayle, 3, is more like Manda than Tory. She is outspoken and makes her needs known. Elijah and Serena haven't told the kids yet, but they just found out that she's pregnant again and expecting Thompson number 5 in their family.
Peter and Maggie got married three years ago. They have two little boys, Shawn and Derek. They recently moved to Toronto, Canada, and Peter got Canadian citizenship.
Jonas graduated from college this past year, with a degree in Computer Science. He landed a job at a software company in New York City, and moved up there just recently. He and his fiancee, Rose, are planning a "big city wedding", and the entire family is invited. Rose has wanted to act since she was a little girl, and she is hoping to catch a break in the Big Apple.
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (28)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (27)
DS: Matthew Ryan "Matt" (2)
DD: Jennifer Brooke "Jenny" (0)
In the three years that they have been married, Wil and Bekah have had two children--Matt and Jenny. Matt was born four months after their first wedding anniversary, and Jenny was born six months ago. Wil and Bekah are busy raising their little ones. Wil continues in his job as a biomedical engineer. Bekah continued to work part-tme until Jenny was three months old. At that time, the two of them decded that they didn't want their kids raised in daycare. They reworked their finances and were able to make things work on Wil's salary alone. Bekah is now enjoying being a stay-at-home mom. Matt is a rambunctious little toddler who loves to bang on pots and pans and play in the sandbox. Jenny is always watching what goes on around her, and she appears to enjoy watching the mischief her little brother gets into.
Round 2
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (35)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (34)
DS: Matthew Ryan "Matt" (9)
DD: Jennifer Brooke "Jenny" (7)
DS: Isaiah Oliver (5)
DS: Elijah Benjamin "Eli" (3)
DS: Peter Charles (0)
Wil and Bekah just celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary. They now have five children. Matt, 9, is an active kid who loves playing soccer and riding his bike with friends. Jenny, 7, is a sweet child who likes to help others and loves playing with her stuffed animals. Isaiah, 5, just started Kindergarten. He has a lot of energy, like his older brother, and also likes soccer. Eli, 3, is an adorable toddler. He's into dirt, bugs, and anything that has the potential to be messy. The baby of the family is Peter. He was born two months ago, and the family is still adjusting to having a baby in the house again. Wil has gotten a few promotions since his early working days, and he now manages a small team of engineers who are working on various projects. Bekah is busy managing the house--after all, with five kids, its a full-time job!
Round 3
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (38)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (37)
DS: Matthew Ryan "Matt" (12)
DD: Jennifer Brooke "Jenny" (10)
DS: Isaiah Oliver (8)
DS: Elijah Benjamin "Eli" (6)
DS: Peter Charles (3)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (0)
Wil and Bekah's fifth son was born two days before Bekah's 37th birthday. Jonas Thompson was a surprise addition to the family, but the older kids are taking it all in stride. Matt, 12, is growing into a pretty good little soccer player, and he absolutely loves the sport. Jenny, 10, recently started taking piano lessons, and she likes hanging out with her friends and having sleepovers. Isaiah, 8, is a carbon copy of his big brother. He also plays soccer and spends as much time as he can outside. Eli, 6, is more of a homebody than his older siblings. He likes to stay close to Bekah, and can often be found helping her cook dinner or help with small cleaning jobs around the house. Peter, 3, is a mischief maker. He'll get into anything that has the potential to create a mess. He's getting a little better now, and mostly he follows Eli or Isaiah around and mimics whatever they're doing.
Round 4
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (50)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (49)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (24)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (24)
DD: Jennifer Brooke Thompson "Jenny" (22)
-DBf: Marcus Andrew Hale (22)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (20)
-DGf: Rachel Caroline Jenkins (20)
DS: Elijah Benjamin "Eli" (18)
DS: Peter Charles (15)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (12)
The Thompson family just celebrated Wil's fiftieth birthday! The kids were all in on the suprise party, and Wil was certainly surprised. He's working in upper level management now, and he doesn't get to do as much "hands-on" biomedical engineering as he used to, although he does troubleshoot problems now and then. Bekah started working part-time as a teacher's aide/administrative assistant in the local school district two years ago. The kids are growing up, and starting to live lives of their own.
Matt, 24, graduated from college two years ago with a degree in nutritional science. He has been working for a large hospital system, and enjoys the work he does. He plays soccer in a competitive community league in his spare time. He was also the first Thompson child to get married--his wife is Ella Grace Goodman. She is an outgoing, athletic girl he met in college while playing soccer. She is working as a marketing consultant for an advertising firm. She and Matt are expecting their first child sometime next year.
Jenny, 22, graduated from college a few months ago with a degree in Music Therapy. She just enrolled in a master's degree program (also for Music Therapy). When she isn't in class or studying, she's working at a high class restaurant near the school--and when she isn't doing those things, she's spending time with her boyfriend, Marcus. Marcus and Jenny have been dating for nearly three years now, and they are hoping to get married once they're both done with school. Marcus is getting a degree in Physical Therapy. He has two more years left.
Isaiah, 20, enlisted in the Marine Corps last year. He tried a year of college, but found that it didn't suit him as well as it had suited his older siblings. He finished up all his basic training not long ago, and is stationed at the base in Quantico. He just started dating Rachel Jenkins. Rachel is a student at a local university. She is double majoring in criminal justice and information technology. She is planning to do forensic work in grad school. She isn't yet sure how Isaiah fits into the picture yet, but the two of them have some time.
Eli, 18, is working for a local construction company. He decided he didn't want to go far away for college, and didn't like any of the schools close by. The company was hiring, so he applied and got the job. Eli thinks its the hardest thing he's ever done, physically, but he likes the guys and is starting to enjoy the work as well.
Peter, 15, is in high school. He inherited the athleticism of his oldest two brothers, but plays ice hockey instead of soccer. He loves the sport, and is training hard. He hopes to be good enough to be drafted into the NHL in a few years. He is well on his way--having been scouted by amateur pro teams and on track to visit the National Junior Championships next year.
Jonas, 12, likes when his family is all together; however, it doesn't happen as much anymore now that his siblings are growing up. For his part, Jonas likes to read and draw, but can also be convinced to play a game of soccer in the backyard or jump on a bike with friends. He is also the most computer savvy of his siblings.
Round 5
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (53)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (52)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (27)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (27)
-DD: Olivia Joy Thompson (2)
DD: Jennifer Brooke (Thompson) Hale "Jenny" (25)
-DH: Marcus Andrew Hale (25)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (23)
-DGf: Rachel Caroline (Jenkins) Thompson (23)
DS: Elijah Benjamin Thompson "Eli" (21)
-DW: Serena Imogen (Thomas) Thompson (21)
-DD: Amanda Milena Thompson "Manda" (1)
DS: Peter Charles (18)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (15)
The past three years have kept the Thompson's busy. Wil and Bekah have taken their new roles as grandparents very seriously. They love spending time with their 2 grand-daughters, and love to spoil them rotten.
Matt and Ella's daughter, Olivia, was born two years ago. She is a delightful little child who is always laughing and smiling. The two of them are still working at their respective jobs (Matt as a hospital dietician, and Ella Grace as a marketing consultant). Since they both have full-time jobs, Olivia splits her time between Bekah, Ella Grace's parents home, and daycare on Wednesday mornings and all day Fridays.
Jenny and Marcus got married last month. Jenny has about 9 months left before she finishes her master's degree, and Marcus just passed his physical therapy board exam and landed a job at a nursing home. The two of them are renting an apartment until they save up the funds for a down payment on a house.
Isaiah and Rachel got married in a whirlwind ceremony last year, just before Isaiah deployed to Okinawa, Japan. He is in the middle of an 18-month deployment. Rachel keeps herself as busy as possible, but misses him terribly. She is in her second year of graduate school studying forensic computer science and working part-time as a dispatcher for a local police department.
Eli surprised everyone last year (three months prior to Isaiah and Rachel's wedding), when he married Serena Thomas, a girl he'd been dating for less than a year. The two of them were simply meant to be together, they rationalized to everyone in the family. Serena has a one year old daughter, Manda. She isn't Eli's, but Eli isn't telling who the father is.
Peter, 18, was excited beyond belief when he was drafted by the Dallas Stars. He set out for Texas six weeks ago, and is apparently having the time of his life. He loves playing ice hockey, and now it looks like he'll get a chance to live out his dream. He knows that he'll probably start out in the minor leagues, but he's looking forward to the challenge.
Jonas, 15, is the only Thompson child who still lives at home. He finds it lonely sometimes, especially since he grew up always having people around. Jonas keeps in touch with everyone via the computer. He is thinking he wants to be a software developer or a networking specialist, but isn't completely sure yet.
Round 6
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (55)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (54)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (29)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (29)
-DD: Olivia Joy Thompson (4)
-DD: Evelynn Faith Thompson "Evie" (1)
DD: Jennifer Brooke (Thompson) Hale "Jenny" (27)
-DH: Marcus Andrew Hale (27)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (25)
-DW: Rachel Caroline (Jenkins) Thompson (25)
-DS: Noah Kenneth Thompson (0)
DS: Elijah Benjamin Thompson "Eli" (23)
-DW: Serena Imogen (Thomas) Thompson (23)
-DD: Amanda Milena Thompson "Manda" (3)
-DD: Victoria Imogen Thompson "Tory" (0)
DS: Peter Charles (20)
-DGf: Magnolia Peyton Barnett "Maggie" (21)
DS: Jonas Lawrence (17)
Two more years have passed for the Thompson clan, and the family is still growing.
Matt and Ella Grace had a second little girl last year, whom they named Evelynn Faith. Evie is a quick learner--crawling at 6 months and walking at 9. Matt and Ella Grace have their hands full with her. Olivia is in preschool now, and she loves it. She comes home and teaches Evie everything she learned that day. For Evie's part, she sits still and listens!
Jenny and Marcus are busy with their lives. They've started trying to have kids, but it isn't happened yet. Jenny graduated last year with her master's degree, and promptly found a full-time music therapy job in a busy pediatric medical center. Marcus is still working as a physical therapist, and he is trying out his hand at learning to play the bongoes.
Isaiah and Rachel's family expanded by one this year. Their son, Noah Kenneth, has the honor of being the first Thompson grandson! After several girls, Wil and Bekah are excited to have a grandson too. Isaiah is still in the Corps. He is in the middle of his second tour. Fortunately, he was home to see Noah's birth, but was deployed to Germany for nine months when Noah was four months old. He and Rachel talk every day, and make sure Noah gets a chance to see his Daddy too.
Elijah and Serena recently had a little girl as well. Her name is Victoria Imogen Thompson. Eli is still working for the construction company, but is taking business classes at the community college part-time. He'd like to move into management, and was told he'd need a college degree. Serena works at an adult day program where she plans activities for the clients who come on a regular basis.
Peter spent a year in Dallas, then was traded to Ottawa. He was miffed about the move at first, but has found that he really enjoys Canada, even though the weather is much colder than he's used to. He also has more opportunities in Ottawa, and has even played in a few NHL games. He has been dating a girl named Maggie for the past few months, and the two are pretty serious.
Jonas, 17, is in his senior year of high school. He is looking forward to college in six months, and is thinking that he'll study computer science with a focus on software development. He still loves to read, and has recently begun writing short stories.
Round 7
LN: Thompson
DH: William Alexander "Wil" (60)
DW: Rebekah Faith "Bekah" (59)
DS: Matthew Ryan Thompson "Matt" (34)
-DW: Ella Grace (Goodman) Thompson (34)
-DD: Olivia Joy Thompson (9)
-DD: Evelynn Faith Thompson "Evie" (6)
DD: Jennifer Brooke (Thompson) Hale "Jenny" (32)
-DH: Marcus Andrew Hale (32)
-DS/DS: Patrick Caspian Hale "Ricky" and Ryan Robert Hale (1)
DS: Isaiah Oliver Thompson (30)
-DW: Rachel Caroline (Jenkins) Thompson (30)
-DS: Noah Kenneth Thompson (5)
-DD: Gina Yvette Thompson (3)
-DS: Owen Zachary Thompson (0)
DS: Elijah Benjamin Thompson "Eli" (28)
-DW: Serena Imogen (Thomas) Thompson (28)
-DD: Amanda Milena Thompson "Manda" (8)
-DD: Victoria Imogen Thompson "Tory" (5)
-DS: Tyler Lucas Thompson (4)
-DD: Kayla Nicole Thompson (3)
DS: Peter Charles Thompson (25)
-DW: Magnolia Peyton (Barnett) Thompson "Maggie" (26)
-DS: Shawn Wilson Thompson (2)
-DS: Derek Peyton Thompson (1)
DS: Jonas Lawrence Thompson (22)
-DFiancee: Roselyn Patricia Zeller "Rose" (22)
The past five years have seen several more youngsters running around for the Thompsons. Wil is looking toward retirement in a few years, but he is still enjoying all the new discoveries and breakthroughs coming out of his company. He has worked for them his entire career, and has managed to make his way into a high-level management position. He routinely interacts with the CEO, but also occasionally makes it down to the "trenches" (ie, labs) to check on his pet projects. Bekah retired to be a full time grandmother, and she volunteers in the kids' classrooms whenever she can.
Matt and Ella Grace haven't had more children, but their two girls keep them very busy. Matt often wonders how his mom did it with six of them (five of them boys, to boot). Matt now works as a nutritional consultant for the local school district and also has a position as a certified nutritionist at a fitness center. Ella Grace continues to work in marketing, but now has more flexible hours so she can go to all of the girls' fun events. Olivia, 9, is in third grade. She is artsy and has a flair for the dramatic. She also loves school. Evie, 6, is in first grade, but knows just as much as Olivia does. She is a voracious reader and has a vivid imagination.
Jenny and Marcus had difficulty having kids on their own, so they tried some fertility treatments. Last year, they had twin boys! Ricky and Ryan are fourteen months old now. They are bubbly, happy little boys who are their parents' pride and joy. Jenny is still working as a music therapist in pediatrics, while Marcus works in geriatrics as a physical therapist.
Isaiah and Rachel have added two little ones to their family. Gina just turned three, and her brother Owen is six months old. Isaiah is still in the Marine Corps, but he's taken a position as an Instructor and trains new recruits. That means he's able to stay state-side 99% of the time, so he's able to be with his family. Rachel is working as a cybercrime analyst, and gets to work from home 1-2 days (unless a case mandates she travel to the office). She loves spending time with the kids, and she loves having Isaiah around too. Their eldest, Noah, is 5. He just started Kindergarten, but is a smart little guy and always looking around for fun things to do. Gina, 3, is a lot like her brother, and the two of them stick together pretty well, even though she bosses him around sometimes. Owen is too young to tag along with his older siblings, but he likes to watch them, and his eyes light up when they walk in the room.
Tyler and Kayla are the newest additions to Elijah and Serena's family--and they're 4 and 3 years old, respectively. Elijah is still working on college classes (something about having a life already makes them take a lot longer to complete), but he's getting close. Serena is still coordinating activities, but works at a daycare now. That means that her kids get to come with her when they don't have school. She likes having the kids close by, and they seem to like that their mommy is one of the ones taking care of them during the day. Manda, 8, is a little spitfire. Even at her young age, she stands up for what she believes and tries to right the wrongs of the world. Tory, 5, is much quieter than her older sister. She likes to listen to music and play her little keyboard and xylophone. Tyler, 4, is all boy. He is always on the move. Kayle, 3, is more like Manda than Tory. She is outspoken and makes her needs known. Elijah and Serena haven't told the kids yet, but they just found out that she's pregnant again and expecting Thompson number 5 in their family.
Peter and Maggie got married three years ago. They have two little boys, Shawn and Derek. They recently moved to Toronto, Canada, and Peter got Canadian citizenship.
Jonas graduated from college this past year, with a degree in Computer Science. He landed a job at a software company in New York City, and moved up there just recently. He and his fiancee, Rose, are planning a "big city wedding", and the entire family is invited. Rose has wanted to act since she was a little girl, and she is hoping to catch a break in the Big Apple.
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