I published my first post on this little corner of the internet thirteen years ago. John had just turned five and I was sharing the growth chart in our upstairs hallway that now has an entire childhood worth of tick marks.
We are at the commencement of one of the most exciting years in a child’s life, and what feels like one of the most bittersweet for us as his parents. His senior year. Our summers are short here and festivities are already in full swing. It is with such pride, joy, immense love and teary eyes that I give you a peek at my favorite member of the class of 2024.
When his yearbook photos hit my inbox, they took my breath away. This child who I have prayed for, the one who I wiped tears from his eyes and the one who I cheered for in the stands, the one who is almost larger than life is a SENIOR!
As I look towards the weeks and months ahead, I pray that John and his precious friends move towards the future with eagerness and open hearts. I pray that they are not overwhelmed by the college application process and life changing decisions ahead, but that they remain grounded in God’s love and trust that their own perfect path lies just ahead. I pray that friendships grow stronger and that there is time for family too. I pray that his year is full of joy, goodness and memories to last a lifetime.
I have celebrated all the things for all the years and senior year will be no different. It is with the greatest joy and anticipation that I look forward to being present and not letting a single moment slip through my fingers!
Let’s do this!
Dixie Delights
join me as I travel, decorate, create & celebrate
Instagram | Pinterest
Dixie Travels
perfectly planned trips & our travel adventures
Book Now | Learn More
Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest
DIXIE DELIGHTS DELIVERED
This is incredibly hard to believe but your beautiful words say it all, Amanda. John looks so handsome and happy. Though I don’t really know you, when I saw the photos of him with his friends in the boat, I sincerely hoped that they will always be close. It has gone by in a flash and so many of us have followed along. May God bless all of you this year and beyond. “Yours is the earth and everything in it.” Stay humble, John and have the time of your life. Best wishes from the west coast and cheers to the class of 24! 🎓 Jane
Thank you sweet Jane. <3
It is truly unbelievable John is a Senior! My Alex is a Junior and it has been a pleasure following along and receiving so much inspiration through the years on special ways to celebrate life, entertain, decorate and create a lovely family life! You have been a wonderful mother and example to many. John will have an outstanding year and the Lord will lead him to a beautiful future. God Bless you all!
Thank you so much <3 Junior year is great too - hope Alex has a wonderful experience!
So handsome!!!
Thank you <3
They say every picture tells a story and Johns senior yearbook pictures tell a story of a happy, handsome, smart, well-rounded, well-mannered and faith based young man. It’s been a pleasure following your blog since your boys were young children and seeing them grow into the incredible young men they have become. Yes, it seems impossible how the time has flown, and I remember having the same bittersweet feelings when our son was a senior. I am excited to see what college and major John will choose but he is so fortunate to have you and Honey as parents and guiding him through this process.
Thank you <3