Graduation Celebration!

A few weeks ago my older daughter Carmen graduated Salem College. We have had a wonderful time celebrating!



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The celebrations started Friday night at the Baccalaureate Service followed by the President's Reception.

The next morning we had the Graduation Ceremony outside in the May Dell. It was a little rainy, but that didn't put a damper on our happiness!



After a luncheon at the college, we moved here out of her dorm and into her first apartment! She starts her first "real" job July 1st and we are all excited for her.

Then it was back to our hometown for a dinner at our house. Our theme was Daisies, since that is the college official flower.



Here is the foyer table with the epergne filled with daisies and hydrangeas.

Here is the dining room table loaded down with the food.



Here are some close ups of the centerpiece.









Dining Room Mantle




Happy Graduation Cake!



The Sun Room with Paper Daisies all around




Daisies in the Parlor


A good time was had by all - especially the graduate and her proud parents!

Crab Bisque

Memorial Day weekend the whole family went to the beach for a long weekend. While we were there we made some Crab Bisque which I thought I would share for Foodie Friday.



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I used this recipe from Recipezaar: Lobster or Crab Bisque

It was so good! A great way to celebrate being at the beach with all my family!



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