Since Parker graduated from high school and then a few weeks later was leaving on his mission, we decided to combine parties and have a "Gradu-Mission" party the Saturday before he spoke in church.
We had an open house style party between 5-8 pm with dinner and dessert.
We decorated the tables with flowers and pictures of Parker and his awards.
We had pulled pork sandwiches (60 lbs. worth that I had made over the past month), baked beans, Caesar salad, fruit and chips.
Uncle Drew and Grandpa Burr
We had quite a crowd ... around 150 people came to wish Parker well.
Cousins!
Nathan, Calissa, Kaylie, Maddie, Christopher & Lindsay
Eliza and Jennie (who was so awesome to help with refilling the food all night!)
Trav and I and Mitzi and James from work.
Friends from the ward
Uncle BJ and Grandpa
Parker with his awesome teacher, Mr. Smidebush and his wife.
Lindsay and Emily
More friends!
Stopping for a dessert break.
Some of Victoria's family with Parker.
Isaac, Jordan, Brittany, Bro. von Savoye, Courtney
A tired, but happy mom!
Grandma and Grandpa Burr came out for the weekend from Utah. Uncle BJ's family came from Arizona and Uncle Kevin came from Utah.
We were so blessed to have so many wonderful people come by support Parker and our family!
Grandma and Conner
He received many wonderful and thoughtful gifts and cards, but this one from a family friend was one of the best!
Minionaries!
Their little name tags say Parker!
He spoke in church on Sunday and again, we were blessed that so many friends and family were able to attend. Parker did a great job talking about the Plan of Salvation. We are so happy for him and proud of him and the man he is becoming! I can't believe he's leaving so soon! We will miss him!
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