Abigail's Summer Senior Photos

I photographed her in the fall. 

I photographed her in the winter. 

I photographed her in the spring. 

This is summer. 

Here is the one I actually edited and used on her graduation announcement: 

And here are the outtakes that I love so much: 

 

College of the Holy Cross Graduation ~ The Last Post, Her Party

On the Sunday, just a few days after her college graduation, we had a lovely little party for Anna. 

It was elegant. 

It was formal. 

It was delicious.

It was beautiful and everything we needed to close this chapter for Anna, and for us as a family. {although I'll always miss Holy Cross} 

Here are a few pictures of this sweet event. 

Scott found this place and it was perfection! 

I snapped a few pictures outside and really a lot throughout the morning but honestly, I wish I got even more of the entry/gathering area. It was just so beautiful. 

We had a private room -- here are a few pictures I have of the set up. All purple for Holy Cross of course! 

Just look at that table... isn't it so beautiful?! 

A special side table with photos, her diploma scroll, cord, and programs from the graduation. 

I had some photos from a photo shoot I did enlarged and mounted. They looked lovely throughout the room. 

Just look at our graduate! She's so happy, so darling, so pretty, the whole world in front of her! 

The flowers turned out beautiful... all purples! 

We had Anna open this gift from us, and we are thrilled that she loved it. It looked so pretty on her that day. 

Images from all around her campus -- what a treasure! 

A moment to take it all in before our guests arrived. 

I am so grateful for all of the people who came and filled up around that table with love and congratulations for our little girl! 

Right before dinner, Scott welcomed everyone, I gave the toast, and Anna announced her next plans (that I'll post here really soon!) 

Anna, 

From the moment you came into our lives you have captured our hearts with your inquisitive nature. Your childhood was marked by imagination and wonder, shaped by countless books, creative play, and the vivid world you built alongside your sister. 

At the age of five you embraced the viola with grade sharing the beauty of music with us for seventeen years. 

You became a world traveler, returning to your birth country not just as a visitor but as a leader among your peers, immersing yourself in the culture, making beautiful friendships, and becoming fluency in the language. 

We are confident that the gifts you possess - your creativity, resilience, and determination will continue to grow, we trust God will use these gifts for His greater purpose especially as you bring hope to the lives of children in need. 

It is with deep pride and joy that we celebrate you today. Congratulations on all you've accomplished and all that is to come. Cheers.