Christmas is forever, not for just one day, for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away like bells and lights and tinsel in some box upon a shelf. The good you do for others is good you do yourself...~Norman Wesley Brooks, "Let Every Day Be Christmas,"
Man what a party!!
We just want to thank all of the JAG Nation for helping to kick off the Christmas season for us with a bang. Our home was filled with friends, laughter and great times till the early morning hours. I think we hit the sack at about 3am.
Leavearock arrived early and helped me fry the turkey in the rain, well we were under a tent but the wind was really strong and he helped me keep the tent from blowing away while the turkey did it's thing. Soon folks started arriving by the carloads and our home was packed with the JAG Faithful.
The food was overflowing and it was awesome. Jessica, Teresa and I had worked pretty hard preparing lots of Christmas candy and cookies earlier in the day and the food brought by everyone had filled the kitchen counters from one side to the other. We have a few really great cooks in our group.
After the meal, we spent time talking with one another, playing games and watching Jimmy Logan show us all card tricks, some of which I still can't understand. Salamander60 handed out our new JAG shirts and caps which look really awesome!!
Soon it was time for our gift exchange and I saw a side of a few in our group I didn't know existed. People stealing gifts left and right. It was really kind of scary!! I appreciate the gifts, especially the Streamlight headlamp!! Nice!
After the gift exchange it was time for our customary sing-a-long and Jimmy Logan and Little Slugger broke out the guitars so we could sing a few Christmas songs.
We decided to play a board game for a while and several of us sat around talking and playing games till we were about to drop. I think we even caught Leah snoring a couple of times.
The night was incredible, I really enjoyed seeing everyone in the Jackson Area Geocachers and their families smiling, laughing and having fun. I think we have something special here folks. An extended family that truly cares for one another. Thank you all for making this night something special to remember. May the true meaning of Christmas dwell in your heart all through the year!
1 comment:
Nicely stated. It was a great night. It really feels good to be able to be comfortable around a group of people. That isn't a feeling I have very often. It is nice to belong somewhere. Thanks BDD and thanks JAG!!
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