Jimmy's Graduation Party

June 2012

Anne's nephew Jimmy has just graduated High School. Here are some pictures from the brunch that they had on the day of the graduation. I can't say that I got any particularly great pictures, but at least I have some!

The house was properly festive (Emily is the sign maker extraordinary, we were told).

Front door and window decorated with bright handmade signs congratulating Jimmy on graduating in 2012

Woman standing on the front steps beneath the congratulatory graduation signs

Ann, doing some last minute preparations, and Paul.

Woman making last-minute preparations at the kitchen island while a man stands smiling nearby

Barley. Beautiful cat. Have to include a picture of him.

Black cat sitting on a patterned rug and grooming beside a person's bare feet

Paul, Kelly, and Emily.

Three family members smiling together indoors in front of the kitchen shelves and wall clock

Jimmy and Matt

Jimmy standing with Matt in the kitchen and smiling for a portrait

Kelly had made some picture books, which she had Jimmy open immediately so that we could see them. It was fun seeing the pictures of Jimmy over the years.

Jimmy opening one of the picture-book gifts while two women stand nearby watching

These next two pictures show some of the food that was put out. Two grandmothers, Pat and Audrey, are in the 1st picture. Emily, Pat, and Owen (Tim & Kate's younger son) are in the second.

Two older women standing beside a brunch table covered with pastries, fruit, and other food

Three family members standing at the brunch table with food and drinks while tasting sparkling cider

Matt gave a toast (with sparkling cider) to the graduate. In the picture are Dare's father Ted, Dare, Audrey's niece's husband, Matt, Audrey's niece, Audrey, Jimmy, a little of Kelly, and the back of Jim (Kelly's Dad).

Large group of family members gathered indoors holding plates and cups during the brunch

It was a lovely day, and we were able to spend some time outside.

Family members relaxing and talking outside on the sunny patio and lawn

The man of the hour!

Jimmy standing outside in a white dress shirt and khaki pants on the deck

And with his tie on.

Portrait of Jimmy smiling in his white shirt and tie indoors

Here is Jimmy, Janson (Tim & Kate's older boy - 14, I believe, despite being as tall as Matt), and Matt. Janson really isn't taller than Matt; he had shoes on & Matt was barefoot.

Jimmy, Janson, and Matt standing together outside on the lawn for a group portrait

Jimmy and Dare

Jimmy and Dare standing together indoors and smiling for a portrait

Although we didn't talk much to Emily about her recent trip to Japan, I did notice this nice souviner.

Japanese souvenir painting leaning against the wall behind a chessboard

And finally, me with my new bangless hairdo (bangs still in the process of being grown out, though).

Woman standing outside in front of the house with a porch swing behind her

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