Saturday I had the privilege of going with Elizabeth to take her Senior pictures. I was able to snap a few pictures with her phone camera while they were taking pictures of her. She looked so beautiful! It was one of those moments that time stops for a few seconds and you just want to curl into a ball and cry! So many thoughts were going through my head as I observed all that was happening. First, um.. I felt like saying "excuse me, that much shoulder doesn't need to be seen!". (I did readjust the top after the one lady had put it on! No one noticed and it wasn't changed! :) ) Second, where have all the years gone?! It seems not long ago that she was in elementary school and now... WOW! Time flies. Last week our Bishop gave a talk in church and talked about enjoy each moment and not always looking towards tomorrow. I know I haven't always done the greatest at this, but I really have enjoyed each of my children every step of the way. I feel it an honor to be their Mom. I'm definitely not that great of a mom and being blessed with such incredible children is definitely a blessing.
While we were at the studio one of the men asked me if I was ready for her to leave and hed off to college. I said No, I don't look forward to that day. He seemed surprised and said that she must be a good girl then. Yes, she is a very good girl. How lucky we are to have a daughter who is good, who is indepentant and strong willed, but so good. She knows who she is and makes good choices in her life. She is smart and fun and so beautiful.
When they put the cap and gown on I think that is when it really got to me. I know I still have this last year with her at home, but time is just going too quickly! I'm so excited and happy for her and this time of life for her. She is absolutely loving being a senior and is really looking forward to this last year of high school.
(Sorry the pictures aren't that great! It was actually kind of dark in the room and I was trying to take the pictures without them really noticeing me!)
