Amanda's Graduation Open House

Yesterday we held an open house in honor of Amanda's graduation. It was so much fun having people float in and out of the house. I wished I was ten people, so I could have spent more time with each person. Amanda enjoyed seeing lots of friends and even teachers who stopped by....It was an awesome day...


My sister Stephanie's husband, Ryan, Diego the dog, me, Samantha and Stephanie


Samantha, little Anna (Stephanie's daughter), Stephanie and me


Anna, Stephanie and Samantha


Mark (friend from our high school past), Rhonda Marsh (Amanda's violin instructor)



Dean (Joe's buddy) and his son, Caiden


Jenn, Adam and Amanda (long-time friends and old neighbors)


The "crew"


Amanda and her private violin teacher, Rhonda


Paige and Amanda. They became friends in second grade when we lived in Federal Way for a year. They have kept in touch ever since...


Amanda's buddies


The spread.


A couple of my ultrasound classmates stopped by. These are my prayer buddies, Olga and Lily. We're praying each other through the program. :)


The Hiegel Family and Amanda. So great to see them again...


Paige and her mom, Lisa.


Mel and her posse....


Amanda and a few of her friends...

Comments

Chelle said…
Looks like you all had a great time. Congrats to Amanda!
June 28, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Jodi said…
Thank you!! :)
June 28, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Great Pictures. Where's Joe? Taking the pictures?

Tom
June 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Anonymous said…
Nice pics. What's with Rhondas hair?

Tom
June 29, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Jodi said…
Joe WAS taking the pics. HAHA! And I just realized what you meant about Rhonda's hair. That is SO funny! I never noticed she was standing right in front of this wreath we have hanging on the wall! HAHAHAHAH!!!
July 1, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Jenn said…
Thanks for having us over -- it was great to see you guys!
July 3, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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