How to Throw a Perfect Party

Step 1:  Marry a culinary genius... which is Springer, not me, in case you were wondering.

Step 2:  Invite a group of good friends... some new, some old, some quiet, some loud, some funny, some that like to laugh, some good cooks, some that really know how to pick out something yummy from the Publix deli or a blueberry farm.

Step 3:  Start cooking at midnight the night before.  (I am convinced that smoking BBQ is Springer's spiritual gift.)

Step 4:  Clean up the house, but don't stress out about it.

Step 5:  Set up yard games, such as bocce ball, monkey golf, and croquet.  Eventually turn the front yard into a wiffleball field.

Step 6:  DON'T WORRY about the fact that you just ripped up the linoleum in the kitchen, exposing hardwood floors, yet to be refinished.  Remember what the Nester says, "It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful."

Step 7:  Have fun!  Take lots of pictures!  (Unfortunately, I had so much fun that I didn't take many pictures.  I think Becca did though, so I'm hoping she'll share.)

Thanks to our Fourth of July crowd!  It was fun!