Sunday, May 30, 2010

Jordan's Big Day (Finally!!)

Valley City State University Graduation - May 15, 2010It was an early morning to get to the 10:00 ceremony in Valley City. Allie was waiting every so patiently to get to see her Uncle Jordan and give him the card she had made for him

Morgan & Emily waiting for the ceremony to begin.


Paul & Grandpa Denny catching up during the wait.



Ty looking for Jordan's name in the program.


Yeah - here comes our favorite graduate!


Even sleepy Ty perked up and cheered along.


We didn't know where Jordan would be seated. Luckily we picked seats in the bleachers near his chair. Allie tried to get his attention through most of the ceremony.


Crossing the stage & receiving his diploma!

(Woody & Maite watched Jordan get his diploma via live webcast....we got fun texts from them during the ceremony....like "just saw Jordan get his diploma....you crying yet?")


Listening to the words of advice from the various graduation speakers.



Proud Mom with the graduate.

(The red paper in the diploma is the card that Allie had made.)


Proud Parents


Proud Grandparents who made the trip from WI for the special event.


Brothers



Jordan & Allie

(The picture seemed to be the right direction - but it wouldn't upload that way...hmmm.)




Our family - (minus Allie who didn't want her picture taken at the moment)


Jordan & his friend Amanda who had their grad parties together

(Amanda works at the Country Club and made all of the arrangements - it was really nice to not have to worry about food or other plans - Thanks, Amanda!!)


It was a beautiful day to sit on the deck at the Club.


Kara & Sheila


Jordan getting congratulatory calls from friends.



Great food - bbq, pasta salad, crab salad, pickles, chips, mini cheese cakes, cake & lime punch



Allie munching on chips and goofing around with Ty at the table.

(Hmmm....there was suppose to be a picture of Ty here.)


Jordan & Grandma Pat



Jordan & Morgan


We are so proud of Jordan and his successful completion of college.