Graduation Party

Since my nephew was a toddler, he's lived with my mom (and dad when he was living.)  Mom has loved and cared for him as her own son for 16 years.  This year he graduated from High School.  Wow.

Mom threw Jake a graduation dinner/celebration before the actual graduation ceremony.  It my eyes it was a perfect gathering.  The food was just right, and friends and family were able to come together to observe the occasion.

Here's the menu:
Chick-Fil-a nuggets and sandwiches--Jake's favorite!
Three Bean Salad
Potato Salad
Fruit- fresh fruit sliced and arranged on platter! gorgeous (watermelon, cantaloupe, grapes, blueberries, pineappe)
Cake- 1/4 sheet bought from Harris Teeter with Jake's picture on top (edible)
Half and Half tea (half lemonade/half tea)

Mom also had hydrangeas in little vases set about.  So pretty.  So simple.




This recipe came from Great Aunt Dot.

Calico Salad:
    I 15 oz can cut green beans
    1  "      can small green peas
    1  "      can wax beans
    1  "      can corn kernels
    2  "      cans kidney beans light or dark
    1/2 bell pepper, chopped
    l small onion, chopped

                                                 
     Drain and rinse kidney beans.  Drain others and mix all, together.

              Sauce:  3/4 cup wine vinegar
                          3/4 cup veggie oil
                           1 cup sugar
                           1/2 tsp. salt
                                  Heat to just before boiling point.  Pour over vegetables and refrigerate at least 24 hours before serving, 48 hrs is even better.