Raina Jernigan High School Graduation 2011

Okay, I know...it has been almost a month since my last blog. We have been so busy. Our baby girl, Raina Joy, has graduated from Muskogee High School. She is the 7th of our 9 children. My twins, Asa and Ezra will be graduating next year. Wow time flies by.


I wanted to share some of the pictures from our celebration! We dressed our best. My jacket and Peter Nygard Embroidered Belted black cotton dress were from Dillards. Raina had the cutest black dress with black tulle peaking out from the hem. Dennis looked great as usual with black slacks, tan jacket and grey knit shirt.

Proud mom and dad!

We decorated the table using Raina's design sense using hot pink and creme for the theme.

Table Decorations

The pink paper lanterns were from Hobby Lobby. The silver candlesticks were from Southern Living. Special touches of black tulle and creme ribbon under the pink candles matches Raina's dress and theme. I used my mother's vintage embroidered table cloth. My daughter, Glory Thompson, made her famous Red Velvet Cake Balls

Graduation March          

 Let the party get started!

Pretty pink lanterns

Our friends helped us get the house ready for the party while we were at graduation. They only pass out a certain number of tickets per child...large families have to ask around for extras.

 

 

          

More Pretty cakes photos

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Harmony House

Time to Thunder Up!

Gifts from family and friends.

Pretty sentimental cards

Vintage pearls from momma

Art supplies

Glory's College Graduation Party 2011

The Table is Set with
garden quilt handmade by my mother!

Raina matched Glory's cupcakes

Cupcakes are from Harmony House

Candel sticks are Southern Living

Her husband, Shaun bought flowers for her that were the same as from the wedding! Sentimental!
We ate King Ranch Chicken from Miss Addies.

Proud momma and pappa!

Glory and the proud momma!

Here are some photos and pictures of the party we threw for my married daughter, Glory in honor of her graduation,

BBA w/honors, from Northeastern State Univeristy.

Raina High School Prom 2011

Getting all dolled up!

I wanted to share pictures from Raina's, our youngest daughter, senior high school prom. Getting ready is most of the fun. Here she is with just her own makeup, no hair yet or dress! I think she does a great job! 

Rachel and Raina ready to party!

It is more fun getting ready with a friend!
Raina did the hair for both of them!

 Raina had to help me design the perfect bracelet, Raindrop, that would sparkle and shine. We used 5 strands of Swarovski crystals and finished it with a puffed sterling heart charm at the adjustable clasp. It would be perfect for any special evening, bridal  or wedding, or with a little black dress.

By The Stairs

 Taking photos by the grand staircase is a tradition in our home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Say cheese!

She wore a striped black and white White House l Black Market sleeveless dress and cute classic black pumps from DSW. He wore black slacks were his own, vest was from Dillards, and jacket was borrowed from my son, Judah, with a white shirt from Ross and black tie, His sneakers  from Aldo were all black as well.

Raina with her boyfriend, Chip!

The flowers were creamy white rose buds and from I'm A Basket Case in Muskogee. They really had a great time. Leaving the prom early and then going to his house with friends for a mom-cooked breakfast was a great way to end the event!

Restory ~ The Story Behind The Design

I have a special friend who has been a part of my family's life for many years. My husband is a worship leader and travels all around the world singing in many different settings and when our children were younger many of the roads trips included listing to cassettes (okay I know that ages me) to our favorite "Story Lady", Melea Brock.

Melea Brock She is a story-teller at Right-Side-Up Stories

With the advance of social networking I have reconnected with her and now my children are older and do not listen to cassettes in the car but I have the cd's ready for when I do have grandchildren. She found my FaceBook page and discovered I create jewelry. As an artist herself she commissioned me to create a piece of jewelry for her. Her instructions were simple, "Just do what you do!" Then my questions began, " Did you have any color idea? chain, beads or both? I am still meditating about your idea...

Do you have a word that you are thinking of? I have not tried stamping...but that gives me some ideas.."
She replies, "Story" is an obvious one... but let me think.

I love symbols too--key, lock, heart, book, sheep,..."
This goes on for about 3 months...you get the idea.
Well, I sent her pictures of my design process:

Phase 1

I gathered all of my bold colored gemstones and sterling silver chain and unique Bali handmade sterling beads. She had sent me some of her sentimental sterling charms and I added some I thought would have special meaning...

Phase 2

Worked out the spacing and added the sterling silver chain....

Finished Product

This is what Melea had to say about what the word, Restory means to her.

This word RESTORY is dear to me... as a storyteller and author. The word had deep meaning for me as a follower of Jesus... for He has taken what is refuse, death, pains and wounds, disappointment (and more) and restory-ed me with His magnificent breath-taking Story. His pages laid across the pages of my life... I have come to understand His exquisite Pen with its permanent ink versus my feeble dull-pointed squat of a pencil, with eraser worn down to a numb... He is the Author of Life... mine and yours. Melea J. Brock

Getting Ready For Prom

I have five daughters and a closet full of prom dresses. It is so exciting to do the shopping, find the right hairdo, and get the perfect jewelry for the big night. Here are some pictures of my daughter, Raina with her really handsome, tall date.

The blue dress on Raina was found at the Goodwill for $7. Glad retro is in style. The other dress, well I won't say the price, but Galen looked stunning!



This one is Raina picking out her beads for her dress! Love her expression.


I have created many earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more through the years. It is so easy to personalize each design to suit my daughter's different tastes.
Check out my chandelier earrings for a stunning statement or to keep it simple how about just a simple pearl earring or triple crystal drop earrings. The necklace can be simple as a strand of beaded Swarovski crystals or how about a stunning statement artisan style for the brave at heart. Stacking many stretchy crystal bracelets which are easy to wear and mix or match. Don't forget about the perfect matching cha-cha Swarovski crystal ring. Perfect bling and sparkle for the special night!

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