#alyssasenioryear: part 1

When I redesigned my blog banner, I wrote "scrapbooking and a little bit of everyday life". I've always had something to that regard up there, but I know I haven't had as much of the "everyday life" stuff in the last year or two. Not counting any life stuff that gets shared because of a layout or project. I know most of you probably come to see the crafty stuff, and that's all good. But I'm thinking I should make more of an effort to sprinkle in just a little of the "everyday life" on here every once in a while.

I thought I would start with a little look at the first half of Alyssa's senior year. Honestly, I've been super bad about using my big camera. But I have gotten pretty good about taking photos here and there with my cell phone, now that I have a phone with that option. I actually rely on her for a lot of photos, as she's always taking photos with her friends at school, band, football games, band concerts, etc. And I have something really fun planned with those, as soon as I can get her to share them all with me.

I've shared all of these photos on Instagram, with the hashtag #alyssasenioryear. I love pulling up all of the photos at once, even though there's one stray photo from a stranger with that same hashtag. Lol.

So hard to believe we are less than 4 months away from graduation. I try not to think about it too much, as I'm just not ready for it. Luckily, there is so much to do in the meantime, that we don't have much time to think about it. I'll be sure to share more as we go.

Comments

[Deneen]

Love these little glimpses into her senior year. It will fly by in the blink of an eye and I am happy she will have these memories to look back on.

[Michelle]

She is so cute, Laura! Her big smile must just light up the room. :) It is hard and yet exciting/proud moment for mama's when they graduate. I remember when my Laura graduated from high school like it was yesterday, and in reality she's been out of high school almost 8 yrs (in June). Time goes so darn fast. I couldn't believe how fast her last few years flew. Brittany is a sophomore this year and I know these last 2.5 yrs are going to go at warp speed. Dreading.

[Vera W. Yates]

Wow... she looks so grown up! I still remember her being a toddler from looking at your scrapbook pages. Isn't it funny, I feel like I know her just from looking at your layouts through the years. She is gorgeous.

[Shemaine Smith]

She has grown up so much since I first starting visiting your blog. I love this mash up! I know what you mean about not being ready. Scott is a Jr. and we're taking PSAT's and such and the whole idea that next year is his last makes me feel a little scared...only a mom can understand that feeling :)

[Leanne]

I love catching glimpses of everyday life! I can't wait to see what you have planned with all those Instagram photos...x :)

[John Vonhof]

We are proud of her. It has been fun to see how she has grown into a beautiful young lady with her great smile. The world is at her doorstep and she can make it happen. Love her.

[Brenda]

I love catching glimpses of your everyday life! Good luck surviving her senior year - I've had 2 of mine graduate and they are a bit hard on a mommy's heart!!

[Diana Waite]

wow-- how time flies! this is GREAT everyday pics!!

[Kim M]

I love seeing the everyday stuff. Although I started following you for the layouts years ago, it has been nice to see your girls grow over the years and get the glimpses into your real life. It amazes me how you can juggle it all and make it all look so easy.