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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Graduation Celebration!

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

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I am linking this post to Tablescape Thursday sponsored by Susan at BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH!

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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!

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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.

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

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

Graduation Table

Here are some close ups of the centerpiece.

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Dining Room Mantle
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Happy Graduation Cake!

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The Sun Room with Paper Daisies all around
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Daisies in the Parlor
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A good time was had by all - especially the graduate and her proud parents!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

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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