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Saturday, February 5, 2011

365, 29-35 Tune Up Pomp and Circumstance

This week Rebecca's diploma, cap and gown arrived. It's a little early since her graduation is not until May 20th, but the days are flying fast.







I remember well the day we started homeschooling kindergarten. I have easily learned as much as she has during these past thirteen years. She told me she was going to make me my own diploma to celebrate relearning all that stuff that may not have stuck the first time around.

I have really cherished the time we have spent together. The relationship that we share has been the neatest part of our homeschool experience. I'll blog about that more about that later as I just am not ready to deal with all those emotions right now.

I've had fun doing some "Senior Portrait Sessions" with her this year. Below are my best efforts to date. I love our new pancake lens (courtesy of Panasonic) and used it for all of these. I've had a hard time choosing a favorite!














We tried some "city shots" downtown, but it was cold and windy and the late afternoon sun ruined the lighting. We'll try again when we get a sunny, spring-like day. We also have an antique dress (from my great aunt Pansy) to use for some photos - I think those would look really cool in a sepia tone.

13 comments:

J said...

Those are really cute shots of your beautiful daughter! I love the handknits, too.

Tracy said...

How awesome! She is beautiful and I am sure inside too. Love the shots.

Kristal said...

You have gotten some great shots! I have a few years, but I know it will be bittersweet.

Amanda said...

Woo-Hoo! Those truly are some of the best memories!!! Beautiful ahots too!

Anita said...

Great shots, the next three months are going to be exciting.

heritagemom said...

Ohhh--I have my own homeschool graduate this spring! I'd better order his diploma soon... Your portrait shots are lovely; I especially like the 4th, 6th, and last ones.

Blessings,
Christine

Melissa said...

Those are beautiful!

Lysha said...

These are just great. I really like the last one.

Barb said...

She is lovely and your pics are beautiful!!

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The Fulwilers said...

Great pictures! I remember when she was a baby and you guys lived down the street from us on Baywood.

Ernestine said...

Thanks for sharing these.
I love them. Did you do a yearbook?
Would love to see that if you did.
I am doing a four-year yearbook and then the graduation in black and white in a smaller book.

Laurie said...

I love the pictures!! You daughter is absolutely beautiful and you are a talented photographer.