Simply Having a Wonderful THANKSCHRISTMASTIME

It's a tradition within our little group of friends to have a 'ThanksChristmas' party every year. We've been doing this since we were all juniors in college and thankfully, we've kept the tradition alive. ThanksChristmas circa 2009 looked pretty different than it does now, but we still get a great turnout every year when the Facebook Event Invite goes out. Sure we see each other sporadically at weddings and showers throughout the year...but there really is nothing like 40 people all packed into a house (then, The Lodge, now, 422 13th St.) fellowshipping, catching up, and gathering together to celebrate the birth of the Savior we all love.

It's really the only time we ALL get together with the purpose of hanging out, staying up late, and partying like only Salt Company alumns know how...by playing 4 On A Couch, wearing Ugly Sweaters, and exchanging White Elephant gifts.

Charter Members of The Lodge, all in the same place, at the same time, BEHAVING like grown men.
4/6 are married, one is engaged, 2/6 are DAD's, one is going to be a doctor...
they are just some of my absolute favorites. :)

Going back a few years, the memories we've made at these parties are endless. Karissa receiving a metal detector; gathering around Brady's 'Charlie Brown' Christmas tree, Henry getting mad at us like a dad when we weren't as focused on caroling as he wanted us to be; Winston gifting some uncomfortable and interesting items he's discovered in Doctor School...I could go on.

Instead I'll leave you with this picture that was forced on all these precious people who put up with my antics. :)

MmB