Jennifer Starr: Chase's Graduation Celebration Weekend!

I keep saying this over and over again, but I just can't help it... I can't believe my little stinkerbell is a high school graduate, heck I still can't believe he's old enough to drive a car... I guess that what happens when I moved out 10 years ago... Chase grew up!

This particular month was just unbelievably busy, but I'm so thankful I was able to take the weekend off to spend with my family.

The celebration begin with a good ole CG Graduation at Cougar Stadium. And the coolest part about this night was the weather... it was overcast and sprinkling all day but the school decided to go ahead and chance and kept the Graduation outside.

Right as the Graduates begin waking on to the field it started raining. And Chase, as Student Body President lead his classmates on to the field rain and all!

Just was the first opening firework blast off, mom and dad were introduced as the proud parents of Chase Norris!! This is the proud moment when dad yells out "that's my boy!"

At that exact moment the rain stop falling and Chase walked up the podium and delivered an incredible Graduation Speech to his class...

After his speech the rain begins to fall again.....

and the class of 2009 is announced as Graduates!!!

Complete with a balloon release and fireworks display!!

Chase was in charge of the streamer cannons....

I love the photo (above) it's as if Chase has that "what do I do next" look???

And the answer is simple Chase... you hug your sis!!

and your dad....

and your mom!!!

We love you Stinkerbell and are so proud of all of your accomplishments, you really did make the most of your high school years- which means you make the most of the rest of your life!!

PART TWO: THE PARTY!!!

Mom and I had a blast planning Chase's Graduation Party!! There's no doubt about it.. Chase is definitely "Going Places"!!! So only the best kind of party would do.....

Complete with custom invites...thanks to Justin!

Custom Grad Cake to match the theme of course!!

and my favorite part... all the fun Dr. Seuss inspired decor!!

an interactive candy station.......

Tons of wild and weird decorations... including custom floral centerpieces ( thanks to mom!), red linens, about 50 hanging lanterns, and huge inflatable movie screen, poker table, and tons of candles... so fun- let's do it again!!!