My second son is graduating from Douglas County High School on May 22, and I’m so proud!  I thought this time might be less emotional and exciting than with my first son, but not true!  This one is graduating with an International Baccalaureate Diploma, he’s been accepted in the CU Boulder school of Engineering, and what’s more, he received a $10,000 Engineering Merit Scholarship.

My first son surprised me by assuming he could have a reception for his friends afterward at our house (I couldn’t even stay for it!) so I want to be prepared this time.  And I’m thinking that it would be neat to decorate the basement ceiling with little led Christmas lights.  I’ve been wanting them for awhile, but couldn’t buy a whole new set for the xmas tree quite yet (you can’t really mix old twinkle lights with led lights on the same tree) but I’m thinking that these lights should be a lot cheaper this time of year.  And if they’re not, I’ll just get mini lights. 

I wish I could think of something else that’s cool and modern for decorations, but to be honest, I haven’t been to any tastefully decorated parties in some time.  Short of just watching 90210 or Real Housewives of Orange County, I don’t get any exposure to the latest decorating ideas.  Anyone want to share some with me?

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