Cody’s 2024 Graduation Celebration

This morning we had Cody's 2024 graduation celebration! I've got to be honest, it was really quite a spectacle. There were refreshments and special guests. Yearbooks were signed, and we even had well wishes from country stars Dillon Carmichael and Chris Janson. This is also the first time we've ever held a live graduation on the show.

Well not quite. She did graduate high school years ago, right on time, when she was supposed to. However, Cody was home schooled in high school, and didn't really get the full graduation experience. We talked about this on the show last week, and I knew that something had to be done. So the planning for Cody's 2024 graduation celebration began!

Now I'll be honest, some of the things that I'd planned didn't go quite the way I wanted them to. But we did the best we could in a short amount of time. I got Cody a cap and gown to wear. The traditional graduation song Pomp and Circumstance was played. That's about where it stopped being a normal graduation celebration.

Cody's yearbook didn't quite turn out right. Someone, I'm still not sure who, it definitely wasn't me, ate several of her graduation donuts. The commencement speakers ran short on time, well actually I had to wrap their speeches a little early to keep the show rolling. Again, it was the best we could do in such a short amount of time. And really, its the thought that counts right?

If you're looking to have your own 2024 graduation celebration, here are some ideas for you.

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This is the video of Cody's 2024 graduation celebration from earlier this morning.

  Here are some more graduation party ideas.

Richmond County and Columbia County High schools have made it to the finish line. Graduation ceremonies are happening left and right. Colleges in the CSRA have had their ceremonies.  There are only a few more things that need to be done to top off those accomplishments, one of them being – A Celebration!

Go big or go home right? if you’ve got your graduation theme picked out, go you! But if you are still trying to wrap your head around all of this excitement, we've got a few ideas for you.

Here is a list of graduation party themes for any graduate.

For those that are continuing to further there education, show off your future school pride! Deck out your party with the school colors, the mascot, and more!

Peace Out School!

This is the perfect time to throw up that peace sign.  keep it groovy and laid back with a 70s theme grad party. You can even encourage your guest to put on there best 70s hippie gear.

How about a "paint and graduate" theme? Paint and sips have been trending for a minute. If you are an art lover or just want to get a bit creative this art theme graduation party might be the perfect fit.

Yes, take a Tuesday out of the week to the extreme for Taco Tuesday!

This moment is about you. How about taking you and your guest on a trip down memory lane? Decorate the space with photos from years ago to even days ago. Show your journey.