I never thought I’d ever blog our own daughter’s senior portraits. In my mind, this day was so far away… forever away, but here we are. These eighteen years have flown by, as they say it would. We’ve been in business for almost two decades now and have taken senior portraits for that time, but photographing your own daughter for this special season was quite emotional. I didn’t know how to take it all in…
All the “lasts” of this year were something I think I was trying to just brush off, deny, or tell myself it’s not a big deal, UNTIL… the other night, I was just planning 2026 for our family and for our work, and it dawned on me that time is running out. This is the year that it’s actually going to happen. This is the year that my baby is flying away from the nest and leaving us.
When my heart comprehended what was really happening and that it was getting real, the floodgates in my eyes that I didn’t even know existed opened. I cried like someone had died, but in a way, a piece of my heart was being torn away, and it hurt so much. It’s weird and sometimes confusing…. You’re so proud and happy and thankful for the way your girl has grown; yet, it hurts… because growing up means that you have to let go.
Ready or not, I have to, for her health and mine, but gosh… it sure isn’t easy. It’s a beautiful season… a growing season for us all. I’m so excited about what’s to come as well, so stoked to see how God’s plans will unfold for her, and as long as it’s HIS, I know it’s going to be GOOD.
The best for me as her mom is to pray; pray she seeks the Lord, pray that she leans on the Lord for every detail in her life. That He is the King and the Lord over everything. Because when He’s first, everything else gets added on, and He will take care of the rest because that’s His promise, and we trust in that.
She is one stunning lady, but what I love the most about her is her heart for the Lord. We are not a perfect family, but we sure do love each other despite all the flaws, and I love how even after an ugly day, we can come together and still say, “I love you,” forgive each other, and enjoy being together.
Emma, we hope you love these photos and will cherish them for life! It was so fun getting to capture this milestone for you…. Daddy and I love you dearly and always will. Enjoy this LAST semester of your school years…
With much love,
Mom and Dad xoxo
