By some amazing winter weather miracle, we arrived at Detroit Metro International Airport shortly after scheduled on Christmas Eve and spent an enjoyable evening at Scott's Mom and Dad's house in Dexter with his brothers and aunt and uncle, drinking Denise's now-famous alcoholic slushies, exchanging gifts and playing Wii bowling.  On Christmas morning, it was off to Lake Orion to celebrate with Caroline's family and to spend some QT with our energetic 2-year-old nephew, Christopher.  After this trip, Christopher definitely has a new 'favorite uncle' (even if he does only have one) - Uncle 'Cott!  Christmas night was the annual Brooks Family party at Aunt Sandy and Uncle Walt's, where we got to catch up with all of Scott's Brooks aunts, uncles and cousins.  Over the weekend, we managed to squeeze in visits with a few friends, Cousin Don's family and a quick visit to the outlet mall before flying home on Sunday night.  Although the trip felt a bit hectic and rushed at times, it was wonderful to see everyone and by Sunday we were ready to return home for some much-needed New Mexico winter sun!  Happy New Year, everyone!  We look forward to seeing some of you here in Albuquerque in 2009!

Caroline models her new sweater, hand knitted with love by Denise

Caroline's sister, Jen, husband Ivan and son Christopher strike a Christmas Day pose

Christopher plays in the snow with Grammy and Grandpa B. before opening presents

3 generations of Bosch

Scott deviously contemplates taking the sled for a spin...

Christopher helps Grandpa Bill open his new power tools - the best gift of all!

"Oooh, what's in here?  Is it...more power tools?!"

Ada's always ready for the camera!

Cousins Don and Scott pose at Aunt Sandy and Uncle Walt's annual Brooks Family shin-dig