Well, it’s official: Janelle is a college graduate! She graduated on Saturday, and needless to say, it was a rather emotional day for us, especially considering all the obstacles she’s overcome to reach this milestone. But that’s also what made my heart sing — to see her so genuinely happy for the first time in years. I snapped some photos of the big day that I’d love to share…
My mom insisted we take some photos in various permutations, of course before we left the house. Coincidentally, we took my graduation photos in the same spot 7 years ago! I had to make sure I got some pictures with Janelle since she’s so camera shy…
The stadium quickly filled up with proud friends and family of the graduates — more than 1,000 graduated! Can you believe it…?
I can just imagine my father looking down and smiling; it was nice to feel like he was with us somehow. I just have one question, though: When did she grow up? Congrats, Janelle! xoxo
Lemanie says
CONGRATS TO YOUR SISTER!! =)
Christine says
Congratulations to your sister!! I graduate in 27 days and I can imagine how excited she must have been!
Laura @Travelocafe says
You look lovely for your graduation day. Very touching post.
Jenny in Ohio says
congrats Janelle!
Sweet Posy Dreams says
She looks lovely, and you all look so happy. Congratulations to her!
Lena at A Crimson Kiss says
Such a beautiful family–congratulations to your sister!!
Wendy says
Congrats to Janelle!
Blond Duck says
Love your new header! Congrats to your sister! My sister graduated this weekend too! 🙂
Melissa Blake says
Thanks for these sweets comments!
Melissa Blake says
p.s. congrats to all the grads! xoxo
Giulia says
Congratulations to Janelle!
Stephanie says
Congrats to your sister! How exciting!
Teresa says
She didn't…
That picture of both of you brought back to my memory all the pictures you shared of you and your sister while growing up – the bubbly you and the serious cute pixie.
Wishing your sister the Best on the new Ventures. [I love that sequence of "Filling The Stadium". Hope her Life – her Professional Life – is like that, little by little, (full)filled]
Thank you for sharing, Sweet Heart.
Helena - A Diary of Lovely says
aw proud sister!! congratulations!
little t says
Oh congrats to her- you must be proud!
Patricia Villamil says
Congratulations to your sister and your family!
Dancing Branflake says
Congrats to your sister!!!! I love her sweet dress and that she's adorably camera shy!
Luna says
I can't believe how BIG graduation is in the USA! You have 'big sister pride' in your posts… very touching.
Mo says
Aww, congrats to her! She looks lovely.
Melissa Blake says
haha, thanks, tiffany — she HATES cameras! We were lucky she even agreed to take photos. 🙂