My daughter Jordana and her friend Shannon - a photography major - pictured at The Ballastone Inn the day before graduation from the Savannah College of Art & Design.
Jordana wearing her graduation cap with an extra tassle denoting honours.
I am one very proud mom. Today (May 31st) Jordana graduated cum laude from the Savannah College of Art and Design. And Monday she's being flown for a fifth interview at a very exciting, innovative company. My mom, aunt and uncle came to Savannah this weekend to help celebrate. Then friends hosted a late lunch for Jordana, catered by Paula Dean's Lady & Sons restaurant.
It's been a long, emotional, happy day, so you'll forgive me for keeping this post short and sweet. Lots of photos of the graduate, as well as of this serendipitous journey to follow upon my return to Paris next week. Bon weekend!
Congratulations to your daughter and to you, the proud mama. How exciting for you both! The Savannah College of Art & Design has an excellent reputation and what a place to live while a student!
Posted by: susanna | 10 June 2008 at 03:08
Congrats to her! She looks beautiful, too.
:)
Posted by: amber | 07 June 2008 at 08:17
she is a beauty and has your twinkly sense of joy in
her eyes:)
yay!! congratulations to the lovely Jordana:)
Posted by: madelyn | 06 June 2008 at 14:24
Felicitations ! She looks gorgeous and now graduated !!
Posted by: le petit cabinet de curiosites | 06 June 2008 at 10:43
Wow she is absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Wanderlusting | 06 June 2008 at 06:05
Many congratulations to Jordana, I look forward to seeing her name one day in the fashion mags!! I can feel your pride!
XO
Posted by: Lisa Oceandreamer | 05 June 2008 at 23:11
Congrats to the proud mother and graduate! How exciting! Any job offers in Paris????? Lady & Sons is on my short list to visit and enjoy!
Posted by: Rosemary | 05 June 2008 at 19:17
How wonderful for Jordana! Congratulations! She looks like she's ready for a fabulous tomorrow!!!!
Posted by: Laura Benedict | 05 June 2008 at 18:08
Oh Happy Day! Congratulations!
Posted by: Dee | 05 June 2008 at 16:32
Wonderful pics of your awesome daughter -- so fabulous to see the smiling face of a life blossoming! xx, JP/deb
Posted by: JP/deb | 05 June 2008 at 07:56
Congratulations to Jordana! She's obviously talented (and gorgeous, too!)
Posted by: patry | 05 June 2008 at 06:59
Congratulations to both of you! Tara, your daughter looks lovely and I bet she made you one very proud mom!
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | 05 June 2008 at 04:14
Congratulations to Jordana for graduating cum laude! And to you her beautiful mother who brought her into the world!
A JOY FILLED occasion! Glad your family could come together too.
Oh happy Day!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 05 June 2008 at 02:11
Kudos to all of you on this amazing milestone! Bon chance!
Posted by: debra | 04 June 2008 at 23:52
Congratulations Jordana!
What a happy post!
Becky
Posted by: Wonders Never Cease | 04 June 2008 at 15:06
Tara, I'm overjoyed after reading your recent posts! What adventures you and Jordana have embarked on in so many ways. I am SO looking forward to seeing photos of her designs. Best wishes always to you both! K.
Posted by: Karen DeGroot Carter | 04 June 2008 at 04:41
Such wonderful memories you'll have of this time! I'm so happy for her, and know how proud you must be. I wish her much happiness and fulfillment in her career :)
Posted by: Becca | 04 June 2008 at 04:21
That's wonderful Tara, congrats to Jordan. All the best. : )
Posted by: robyn | 04 June 2008 at 03:34
Congratulations to Jordana! I am sure she will go far in her chosen field...she has to be just as talented as her dear mother.
xo
Posted by: tangobaby | 03 June 2008 at 19:47
I am so happy for you and Jordona!!!! Can't wait to see the pictures!
Posted by: Yoli | 03 June 2008 at 19:43
Congrats to Jordana!!! And to you, her amazing mother! I can't wait to see her designs!!! You'll post some pics, right?
Posted by: Alex aka Gypsy | 03 June 2008 at 19:03
Congrats to Jordana!!! And to you, her amazing mother! I can't wait to see her designs!!! You'll post some pics, right?
Posted by: Alex aka Gypsy | 03 June 2008 at 19:02
Congratulations to Jordana -- and for you, having such an accomplished daughter! I will send her every possible bit of good energy for a successful interview! We will look forward to photos!
Posted by: Jeanie | 03 June 2008 at 18:28
Congratulations!!
Posted by: Madeline | 03 June 2008 at 18:02
Enjoy the feeling, Tara, and a huge congrats to Jordana.
:-)
Posted by: Scotty | 03 June 2008 at 09:43
Wonderful weekend, congratulations to Jordana! Such a great start to an exciting life!
x...x
Posted by: stephanie | 02 June 2008 at 18:37
Congratulations, best of luck to Jordana in all her new endeavors!
Hugs Sherrie
Posted by: giggles | 02 June 2008 at 07:02
Congratulations to Jordana and to you, proud mom!
Posted by: boliyou | 02 June 2008 at 06:35
Much love and congratulations to your beautiful daughter!! Enjoy your weekend. I hope the food was delicious!! xo
Posted by: bella | 02 June 2008 at 03:20
Of course, please pass my congratulations on to Jordana. My biggest congratulations go to you, Tara. You have gone through more than most to see this day. If you see this as a finish line, I enthusiastically wave the checkered flag.
Posted by: Nutster | 02 June 2008 at 02:38
a bright and shining day! congratulations yo your talented and hard working daughter. and to you.. a crown of white daisies for being the Proud Mom Of The Year :)
your friend, bird tweet robin from down the road
Posted by: robin bird | 02 June 2008 at 01:26
many congrats to jordanna ~ she is such a blessing! can't wait to see your photos & hear more stories of your u.s. adventures. xxoo!
Posted by: studio wellspring | 01 June 2008 at 20:00
Congrats to your daughter! I'm sure she has a bright future..how exciting! Must see the photos..will they be here on your blog?
Posted by: Nancy | 01 June 2008 at 19:15
Such exciting news! Congratulations Jordana on your achievement and good luck with the interview! She must make you so proud, Tara. I look forward to the report of your trip.
Posted by: Sue | 01 June 2008 at 18:03
Oh Tara,
Big hugs and congratulations to you both! A graduatiion of this magnitude is indeed a joint effort of you both. Looking forward to hearing and seeing the details.
Lisa & Alfie
Posted by: Lisa & Alfie at The Pickled Hutch | 01 June 2008 at 17:53
Congrats to you and Jordanna!! Interested in your opinion of Paula's food ;)
Posted by: My Mélange | 01 June 2008 at 17:41
congratulations!
Posted by: lucy | 01 June 2008 at 17:33
BRAVO! xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 01 June 2008 at 16:53
Congratulatians to Jordana. Exciting times ahead. I wish her all the best and every good things for her future. Annie
Posted by: annieelf | 01 June 2008 at 16:34
what a great achievement, cum laude!! congratulations to jordana and her proud mom! all the luck for the upcoming interview, jordana!
have a great sunday and safe return to paris, tara!!
Posted by: marita | 01 June 2008 at 12:06
Congratulations to Jordana!
Posted by: Katherine | 01 June 2008 at 11:30
Felicitaciones a toda la familia Tara!
Y ese nombre: Sabana....hace soñar!
Posted by: caty | 01 June 2008 at 08:48
Felicitaciones a toda la familia Tara!
Y ese nombre: Sabana....hace soñar!
Posted by: caty | 01 June 2008 at 08:47
Congrats to your daughter! Hope her interview goes well!
Posted by: Kamsin | 01 June 2008 at 06:45
Yeah Jordana!!! I'd be proud too! Enjoy the celebration and savour each moment. xx, deb
Posted by: JP/deb | 01 June 2008 at 06:32
Tara, congratulations to Jordana, wow! Good going. I bet you are exhausted from all of your journeying to and fro.
I look forward to seeing your pictures and hearing about your trips.
xox
Posted by: Gillian | 01 June 2008 at 05:59
Congratulations to Jordana. I know how exhausting it is to watch your child step through the doorway of an important milestone - all the flashbacks and choked up feelings.
I can hardly wait to hear about the serendipitous, see the photos.
Posted by: Laume | 01 June 2008 at 05:37
Congratulations for your darling Jordana Tara ~
you were indeed the proud Mom chatting alway
in Vancouver about her constantly:)
And I can't wait to see photo's ~ she is such a
beauty:) (like her Mom)
:)
Posted by: madelyn | 01 June 2008 at 05:23