Day 297 Lawn Dinner

Oct. 31, 2015

Day 297

A party motivates the Burkholders. It does not overwhelm us. It motivates us. We clean, we tidy, we dream, we create, and we love anticipating the moment! We love every square inch, nook, and cranny of any planned event. It pumps us up. The Lawn Dinner is no exception. We are only sixteen hours away from this event and my mind is filled with Lawn Dinners past and present.

I know we will eat well.  The PotLuck Dinner extraordinare will be in our back yard as comfort food will be full and overflowing with everyone bringing a dish to pass.There will be laughter and lots of it. Reconnecting and discovering connections and making plans for future events will take place. At one of the lawn dinners a matchmaking event occurred and we celebrate Brynn Patchel from that union of Whitney and Brandon. This time is enchanted and I can envision tomorrow night almost like it is here.

Kathryn originated the Lawn Dinner, her reasoning, she wanted to see everyone in her favorite attire, fall clothing. She anticipated taking copious amounts of photos at the first dinner. Interestingly enough, it did not happen. The girl was too busy. She wanted the tables to be all in a row, think the first Thanksgiving. She wanted everyone eating outside. You see, the size of a room is not a Burkholder limiting factor, nor are other things for that matter. If you want to invite a lot of people over, you do it outside. Weather limitations? What? You worry about that? We pray about it, but worry? Nah! Honestly, what's the worse that can happen??? You all come inside. That did happen for Lynn and my 25th! :) We LOVED IT. This modest home was filled with 125 folks.

The lawn is mowed, the hedges trimmed, pumpkins and flowers purchased, chocolate chess pies are baked (Go Kathryn and Nicky!), potato soup is in process, hot apple cider is ready to go, tables and chairs are delivered and we anticipate a wonderful 2015 Lawn Dinner.

And now join me in a humble prayer, "Dear Jesus, please provide us with a warm evening, a clear sky, and little to no wind. You hold the weather in your hands and we ask that you would allow for fellowship to flow. Amen!" We might not worry about the weather but we are not stupid, prayer is essential!

And if you did not get the invite- come anyway. Bring a dish to pass, think comfort food and you will be welcomed! :)