Team USA is # 1

Teammates after winning gold ~ Josh is top row, 2nd from left

The meet conlcuded last night with Team USA finishing in first place.  Michael Phelps was the surprise guest to present the Top Male and Top Female Athlete Awards as well as the 1st Place team award. 

Team USA wins the gold ~ (Phelps in white shirt & ball cap facing team)

Thanks to Coach Mike Ashmore for a great year, and for teaching Josh to dream of bigger things.  We know you guys are not done dreaming.  This experience was outstanding for all of us.  Tammy and I had a great unplanned vacation out the deal, and Josh had an "awesome" and "amazing" and otherwise stellar experience being a contributing member of the USA National Youth Team.