The Brautigam's: Happy New Year!

Hey there everyone! It's been a while, but we are back and finally into the swing of things! A crazy weekend, we are getting old! Today, I went with a few girlfriends out to lunch, then to a movie, "Atonement." Very good! While I did this, Chad took the boys to the Houston Boat Show! They loved it! There are some pics, Tyler wants a boat now, along with Dad! Right now, Chad just back from Wal-Mart at 9 PM on a Saturday night. We are now cozied up on the couch watching the debate, discussing politics! Not even a beer in hand! Anyways, Here are the pics from Christmas week in WI and MN. We had a blast and enjoyed the snow, however, we don't really miss living in the snow! Enjoy!

Tyler with the cousins at Christmas Eve service! Mine was not the quietest in the crowd!

Christmas Eve we went to Aunt Kelley and Uncle Russ' house. Tyler rocked out with a Dora wig and Ryan befriended their 2 large dogs! A big step considering he is terrified of Lynnette's shitsu!

Getting ready to sprinkle Reindeer food for the critters! Santa did find us!

THE CASTLE & AIRCRAFT CARRIER! Santa did it right!

Ryan got a tickle cookie monster. He loved opening ALL gifts, even Grandpa's coffee maker!

Hannah in her new High School Musical sleeping bag!

Tyler told Grandma she took his spot and so he perched on her lap. Maybe, being generous here, 20 seconds later this is what we saw! DUNZO!

Sledding! Ryan didn't get to go, double ear infection will do that to you! He's fine now, flying was pleasant~!

Tyler loved the snow, he's definately ready for a trio to the montains. However, no snow is allowed to touch his eyes-ever! He borrowed Uncle Matt's ski goggles and enjoyed some real sledding on a big hill!

When we returned to TX, Santa had left this gem in our garage! Tyler was so excited he bawled, drove out of control, then bawled some more! It was not quite the reaction Santa had invisioned. The next day was a better experience with the ESCALADE!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2008? Where has the time gone? I still remember when we all got kicked out of Brother's on New Year's 2000 when Nate popped a champagne cork at the bouncer! How times have changed! Chad and I took Tyler for a night swim in the hot tub after little brother went to bed. Tyler then proceeded to bed at about 7:30 and Chad and I were just about to get ready to grill steaks, when RYAN woke for a couple hours. Apparently he had bigger plans for New Years than we did. He played a mean game of Hungry Hippo and finally went to bed around 9:45! Finally we can eat! Great steaks, a sip of some great champage and I welcomed 2008 in bed~ASLEEP! It was awesome!