G is also for Graduating

In just 10 days, my oldest child will graduate from high school. I'm not really sure how to feel about that. I guess having her move out a year-and-a-half ago to go live with her dad has given me enough time to get used to her being gone, and virtually on her own. Now I am just really excited for her and her future. She's a grownup now, whether she is ready to be or not. I can honestly say that her growth and maturity over the last several months has made me very proud of her and I know that she will be okay.

Last night was her baccalaureate at school. She is enduring her last week of school this week. Next week she will be on her senior trip with her class. And then she graduates on Friday.

Kyndal, I love you. Enjoy your last couple of weeks of being a "kid"!

Brynne, Collin (Kyndal's boyfriend), Kyndal, my niece Rylee, Eli

Kyndal and Grandma Leta, my mom

My baby ... all grown up.

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Gidget Girl ReadingApril 30, 2013 at 8:16 AM
congrats!!! is her boyfriend older since he didn't have on the gown? hope she has fun on her senior trip.
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Erin D - The Usual MayhemApril 30, 2013 at 8:23 AM
Aww...I know that bittersweet feeling! Beautiful photos and congratulations to you and Kyndal!
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Aloha AcresApril 30, 2013 at 1:02 PM
Look @ all of the beautiful ladies in your famly! Y'all have got some good genes.
Congrats to BOTH Kyndal & mom!!!
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UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Congratulations! (She's beautiful, huh, Nicole?) All the best for her future endeavors!
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LaurieApril 30, 2013 at 4:48 PM
Gorgeous pictures!! Congratulations on your graduate and wishing her all the best!
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MicheleApril 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM
She looks so beautiful. Praying for her on this new adventure! You did good mom! Congratulations to you all!
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Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooMay 13, 2013 at 2:26 PM
Wow! That is crazy. She looks so grown up and so beautiful!
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