Mason's Preschool Graduation Party (June 2011)

 Since they didn't have any type of graduation ceremony at Mason's preschool, I threw together a little party at the park with our family to celebrate and acknowledge this milestone in his life.

 Of course, I had to use a Mason jar...it's pretty cool having your name on so many jars out there :)

 It was really hot outside, but we still had fun!

Mason got gifts and cards...I just love this picture of him!

Madelyn was 9 months old then!

Some of the family guests

 My mom & sister decided to give the playground a whirl...

And Grandpa took Mason for a walk in the woods by a pond.

It was a fun, casual party & I'm glad Mason enjoyed it!

Chloe's High School Graduation!

 My niece, Chloe', graduated last May from Benton County School of the Arts.

Here she is receiving her diploma. 

My parents & sister hosted a party for her after the ceremony.

Chloe' & her mom, (my sister) Angela

 With her brother (my nephew) Cameron.

...and with her new car!

Angela's College Graduation (May 2011)

My sister, Angela, graduated with honors from NWACC last Spring! We're all so proud of her and she's now about to graduate with her Masters in Elementary Education. She'll be student teaching very soon!

My whole family was there to watch her walk to get her diploma!

Wayne & Madelyn:

Cameron (nephew), Angela, & Chloe' (niece)

Me, Mason, Angela, Wayne, & Madelyn

With my parents...

And Grandma...

And her husband, Forrest.

My parents threw her a party at their house after the ceremony.

Love this pic of Grandma & Madelyn.

 My Aunt Liz & Uncle Clinton came to visit from Colorado.

 Congrats, Angela!

Cameron's Graduation

My nephew, Cameron graduated from grade school on June 2nd~He's off to middle school now! They had a ceremony that happened to occur on one of the days I work, so I wasn't able to attend but Mason went with my parents to congratulate Cameron...and eat cake.