The band was in full swing when we got there and sounded great! It was chilly but beautiful afternoon! There was even some dancing going on!
Craig (friend of Bob's) was busy making balloon art for the kids! He made a great Spiderman, Aliens, Santa hats and more!
There were tons of appetizers and drinks for all!
The band stopped at 6:00 and we had a fabulous feast! Duane's pulled pork cooked all day in a crock pot with apple juice and liquid smoke and was scrumptious! Everyone contributed and we had the best brussel sprouts I've ever had, Mexican slaw, potato salad, a great bean dish, a wild rice dish, a great salad and probably more that I can't remember! Everything was delicious.
After dinner and dishes, the gift exchange started! Della came with "her bells on" little elf shoes! Vicky drew number 1 and opened the first gift...a spiked dog collar and the fun began! There were some very nice gifts such as a platter, chip and dip set, flash light set, alcohol, RLS Starbuck glass and card, indoor/outdoor thermometer, candles and more! Mr. Dick Head (somewhat like Mr. Potato Head) made a comeback (unfortunately), Redneck Wine Glasses, a pig, emergency underwear, a dog that laughed and rolled around, a talking old guy and more! It was lots of fun. When it was all over we took our 2011 RLS group picture!
Of course there was dessert and we called it a night!
This morning we met for breakfast at the Almond Tree before everyone headed out for home. After breakfast we said our goodbyes!
Ted and I decided to stay in Atwater until tomorrow when we will go up to Sacramento for a few days before heading to Fresno. We had a restful afternoon!
The 2011 RLS Christmas party was a great success..."Ain't Life Grand!"
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