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The Workings of a Successful Outdoor Summer Party

July 29, 2010 | Written by Diana

Last weekend was my son’s 18th birthday/graduation party, this week is my staycation with rest, relaxation and visiting time with my mother.  Our party was a success, and once the guests started arriving, I had plenty of sit down and visit time with my friends.  That was the best part.  My mom and the other parents thought the kids were well behaved, and impressed until she saw kids running all over the property. My brother explained that they were playing capture the flag and then she was thrilled, because she thought kids didn’t do that anymore.  It was 92 degrees outside, but we were blessed with an all day breeze and enough shade that cooled us off enough to enjoy each other.   We had some friends who didn’t come because of the heat, and they lost out, because the heat really wasn’t an issue until late evening when the temperature dropped, but so did the breeze.  Our party was enjoyable, I thought everything went better than planned and I’m going to share my ideas for a successful summer outdoor party.

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