since johnny and chrissys new house was about half way between lydias place and ed and pennys place , they had decided to have the party there.-on the level lawn , they had put up a badminton net , horseshoe pits , and a croquet field as well as a host of tables and benches some of which were under a tent to avoid sunburn for the eldest and youngest members of the group.-there was also a table set aside for birthday gifts for lydia.-she just couldnt believe all those pretty packages piled upon that table were for her .