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Sunday Snapshot: {the graduate}

Can you believe it?


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I know I can’t.

My baby girl is now a college graduate.


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I mean, I can believe she graduated.

I just can’t believe she graduated, already.


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And, if you hadn’t already guessed, I am so very, very proud of her.

She’s grown up so much in the last few years.


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Since she started college, she’s had a few jobs.

And a few roommates.


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And a few boyfriends.

*Ahem*


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Through it all, she’s managed to learn some very valuable lessons from the good. And the not-so-good.

And blossom into a beautiful, confident and wise young lady.

On the verge of the rest of her life.


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She’s not exactly sure what she wants to do next.

She wants to get a job in a lab (she has a Biology major), but it’s not the best job market.


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She wants to go to graduate school, but she’s not quite sure where.

And she wants to go to Paris, but she doesn’t quite have the cashola.


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Whatever she decides, we know she’ll make a wise decision.

And succeed wherever she goes.


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How I love you, my almost grown up girl.

Can’t wait to watch this next chapter of your life unfold, Victoria.

P.S. No grandkids for a long, long time, ‘mkay?


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  1. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    January 8, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    She’s gorgeous, too! Love that hat.

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  2. Tina´s PicStory says

    January 8, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    she is so beautiful! 🙂

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  3. jodi says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    What a beautiful young lady! May you continue to follow God’s lead!

    Reply
  4. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    such a beautiful set of photos! I say go to Paris!! Explore – have fun!

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  5. Wendy says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful photos of Victoria! My daughter graduates in the spring. It’s surreal. She’s been interviewing for jobs already in places like The Big Apple, etc. She’s already packed up most of the things in her room so her little sisters can move in. It’s an exciting transition but oh, so bittersweet for a mama!

    Reply
  6. Kristy Life n Reflection says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    How exciting! I remember those decisions. Beautiful photos as always.

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  7. Patricia/nyc says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    BEAUTIFUL girl, inside & out!! Congratualtions, Victoria, you will succeed at whatever you choose to do! The world is yours to make your beautiful, indelible mark! Go for it!

    (And congrats to YOU, momma, for raising such a wonderful girl!)

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  8. Life with Kaishon says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    I am so happy for her. I still think you look like her sister. Her younger sister. I am not even kidding. You look SO stinking young.

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  9. tish says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    do you just stare in awe of how beautiful she is???? captivating, for sure. great photos, stef! and…that house…wow, wow, wow! i am so very happy God blessed you with that beautiful home! hope you get to stay there a long time!

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  10. martha says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Congratulations to Victoria! May God bless her guide her in all her future endeavors!

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  11. Veronica says

    January 8, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    love all these shots, and the eyes are beautiful!

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  12. Johanna CanneLongo says

    January 8, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    So so Beautiful !!! You don’t look old enough to have a college graduate! Quick question: how’d you get the color to pop do beautifully in these shots!? Is it your camera or your editing software? I’m dying to know!!!! I just got a nice camera and adobe Lightroom software….so, I’m anxious to learn!!
    Thanks (ps: this is Tahlia’s mom, the other Maonan cutie)

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    • NiHaoYall says

      January 11, 2012 at 2:15 PM

      Thanks Johanna! I am not sure what preset I used on these… but I always use something, I can’t resist ‘prettying’ up my pictures 🙂
      I found a bunch of free presets online for LR, and I also love Jessica Paige’s presets from One Willow <3

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  13. anything but LoKEY says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    She is so very beautiful! Congratulations on a great accomplishment. Both of you. Her on finishing school and you on having raised her. 🙂

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  14. Rachel says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    No wonder you’re proud! Beautiful girl with her whole life ahead of her! Congrats to both of you:)

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  15. Carla says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    Congratulations on that HUGE accomplishment! I have friends in the biology field, and heard that this company was hiring:

    http://hudsonalpha.applicantpro.com/jobs/

    I think only the last one is for college graduates with a new degree.

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    • NiHaoYall says

      January 11, 2012 at 2:16 PM

      Thanks Carla! Will let her know 🙂

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  16. Diana says

    January 8, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    College grad, and GORGEOUS!!!!! Seriously, how are you old enough for that.. And, even grandkids! 🙂

    I have no doubt God has a fabulous plan for Tori’s life!!! Look at who her Mama is!!!

    Congratulations!

    ~Diana

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  17. LeeAnne says

    January 8, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Love this post! Victoria is incredibly beautiful and clearly intelligent! I hope that she achieves all she dreams of!

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  18. Sarah says

    January 8, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    She is gorgeous! I love these photos. So beautiful.

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  19. Gillian says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Wow, these are stunning photos, she is gorgeous : ) I say go to Paris too!

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  20. Misty says

    January 8, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Aaaawuh! I beg my baby girl all the time to stay little but they just don’t seem to listen, do they! :0 Your daughter is beautiful and what a proud mama you deserve to be.

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  21. Jean says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    congratulations Victoria!!

    You have beautiful blue eyes!

    Enjoy!!

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  22. Terri says

    January 8, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    How awesome!!!!! Congratulations Victoria!

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  23. Jennifer says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:03 PM

    Pretty awesome girl you’ve got there momma. 🙂 BTW, her eyes are just beautiful! Great pictures! 🙂

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  24. Annie says

    January 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM

    WOW! Stefanie, she is just gorgeous!!!!!! Oh my goodness those eyes! She has movie star eyes! Stefanie, my SS is all about a precious little one whom I am trying to get help for. Would you mind sharing the link on your FB page?

    Reply
  25. Seow wei says

    January 9, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    Congratulations Victoria, you got a beautiful eyes, and great shots.

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  26. Aus says

    January 9, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Congrats Victoria – you are simply beautiful – and have a wonderful life! Maybe a job in a forensic lab – it’s like super incredible rewarding and stuff – I know – I work in one! But yeah – it’s a way tough market out there!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  27. Chris says

    January 9, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Yay for Tori! I can feel your ‘mama pride’ all the up here in the Land of Cheese! 🙂

    Praying for Tori as she embarks on the next step of her {wonderful} life.

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  28. Sophi Belle says

    January 9, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    She’s gorgeous!! And your photos of her are gorgeous too! Congratulations for raising her so well. God bless her and you! <3

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  29. lisa says

    January 9, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Beautiful, Smart, and a good head on her shoulders……. You can’t ask for much more!!
    You should be one very proud Mama…. I know that you are:)

    Loved this post!!!

    xoxoxo,

    Lisa

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  30. Cindy says

    January 9, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Congrats on Victoria’s big accomplishment and praying all her dreams come true!
    You must be so proud of her, thanks for sharing the special news, she seems as beautiful inside as out!

    Reply

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