Graduation Open House

On Saturday we held Jake's Graduation Open House. The day started out warm and humid and about an hour before the party was to begin it started raining... heavy, downpour kind of rain. Because of the rainy season we have been having we were prepared and almost expecting the rain. We just moved everything inside and set up tables in our lower level. Despite the rain, the day turned out great and I think Jake enjoyed himself.

I designed and ordered this invitation through TinyPrints and was so happy with the way they turned out!

We didn't do a ton of decorations but just kept things fairly simple. The front porch had flowers and a Grad sign.

And also balloons.

We had the Notre Dame flag flying.

In the front entrance way the foyer table set with a couple of Jake's senior photos in frames, a family picture taken at graduation, the program from commencement, and some wallet photos.

We had a table set up with Jake's senior poster, Notre Dame acceptance letter, diploma, kindergarten picture, graduation cap. various awards and other high school mementos.

We had Buffalo Wild Wings boneless wings (2 different kinds), BWW potato wedges, a couple of pasta salads and coleslaw.

Chips and salsa, fruit, and vegis and dips to go with the wings.

the dessert table

The kitchen help. :) My sister, my nieces, my Mom and Drew were all fabulous helping with everything!!

Drew watching the video we put together for Jake.

Jake and Grandpa Anderson watching the video.

Tyler and his girlfriend, who I was so glad that could join us for the day.

The sun finally came back out and after things dried up we were able to move outside towards the end of the evening.

The day turned out great and it was so nice to honor Jake and all that he has accomplished.