Merry Christmas!

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Happy New Year!

 

 

 

Left to right:  Tyler (18), Drew (17) and Patrick (48)

Hi everyone!  Merry Christmas to all – I wanted to get this to you sooner but you know how schedules are – but hey, I DID get it sent on Christmas day, yes?  We JUST got back from a ski trip to Angel Fire, NM  – rented an H3 hummer (what an adventure) and had a great time.  On our last day they had to close the lift due to blizzard conditions – but the boys really had fun.  Tyler and I skied together and Drew took off with a buddy on their snow boards – wild stuff.  Actually for the last five years I’ve been exclusively on the “blades” (short, trick skis).   Lots of fun, but you have to stay away from deep fresh powder or it’s like quick sand.

Updates:  Tyler is in his freshman year at the University of North Texas (Denton, Tx).  He is studying RTV (Radio/Television).  This is no fad for Tyler, he’s had a lot of good experience now, starting with his career at Midlothian High School as the TV anchor.  Tyler has ALWAYS wanted this pursuit.  When he was just a kid he could tell you every coach on any major sports team and most players.  He used to sit around as a make believe “color coordinator” during the games.  His goal now though is to do the “play by play”.  Tyler is on a Denton radio station every other day broadcasting the sports news (88.1).  They have even offered Tyler a job next year making decent money as the sports manager.  You can catch Tyler’s broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday on the internet at 5:40 pm, check out:  http://www.kntu.com

Drew  is in his Senior year at Midlothian high school and is working at the local Brookshires grocery store (just like his brother did last year, and just like his Dad worked at Piggly Wiggly 31 years ago!)  He’s not sure where he’s headed, nothing is off the table.  He thinks he wants to be a TV actor, so we’ll see what develops.  He’s talking a wide range of college destinations so stay tuned!  He also is a Midlothian HS TV anchor, so the kids seem to really have this in their blood.  The other day a piece Drew’s broadcast segment was broadcast on the Dallas Ft. Worth local TV news – and since then all the girls seem to be chasing young Drew down in his new “fame” (oh the agony).  Someone send me a stick pin!

Well, as you’ve heard I've gone through some major changes this year but I’m doing just fine.  Thanks for all your prayers.  And on the "up-note", our bluegrass band has reformed and we are really having a GREAT time.  I’ve also tried my hand writing a few songs, so here’s a “draft” of one we tried the other day:

Draft Gospel Song, "Give Yourself To Him" 

Additionally I continue to work as a consultant in Data Center projects – having to fly here and there.  Not too bad, maybe only 30% travel.  With Drew’s last year in Midlothian I really don’t want to be gone very long.

Well, that’s about it friends, I pray God’s continued blessings on you and your family – above all to stay safe in these “troubled times”.  Let’s remember how lucky we are to live in a free society and pray that this country continue to provide reasoned leadership worldwide to keep democracy moving.

All the best in 2009!!!

Patrick, Tyler and Drew Bouldin

Drew is on the right.


Tyler in his "Staged Coolness!"



"Morrow", last week at 8 months! (Boston Terrier)