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It’s a New School Year! | Senior Pictures Near Me

It’s a New School Year! | Senior Pictures Near Me

by Andrea | High School to College Life, Mom of Teens, Senior Portraits

The school calendar is has started…A fresh new year! And you’re asking yourself, “Where can I get senior pictures near me?” Okay, I’m not betting serious cash that you’re asking yourself that question. But I’ll give you 2...
What Kind of College Life Do You Want?

What Kind of College Life Do You Want?

by Andrea | Family Life, High School to College Life, Mom of Teens, Senior Portraits

College Life 2.0 – “Where + when do I want to go?” We are in the college search again with child #2. And if this is your first time or fourth time around there are always new ideas to think about. My teens have totally different interests +...
Dorm Shopping | 10 Ways To Save Money + Time

Dorm Shopping | 10 Ways To Save Money + Time

by Andrea | High School to College Life, Mom of Teens, Special Events, Style + Life Tips

Dorm Shopping! Has your freshmen started their dorm shopping list? OR Do you have the freshmen who stuffs their comforter into two milk crates and declares themselves packed? Dorm decorating underway once again with this one💖 Last years move-in was interesting for...
Here’s Your College Packing List

Here’s Your College Packing List

by Andrea | Family Life, High School to College Life, Mom of Teens, Special Events

Are you ready for your college packing list? I created this college packing list in 5 easy tips to get you packin’. It’ll get you excited + feeling more prepared to pack up and hit the open road… + tiny dorm room. Summer time for graduating seniors...
Senior Picture Ideas – 5 Reasons You Need Them

Senior Picture Ideas – 5 Reasons You Need Them

by Andrea | Fun Senior Ideas, Mom of Teens, Senior Portraits

“I don’t have time to get senior pictures.” “I don’t want to get senior pictures.” “Why do I need senior pictures?” This week, 5 senior picture ideas + why you need them! Obviously I’ve always thought senior...
Graduation Party Ideas | Sycamore Photographer

Graduation Party Ideas | Sycamore Photographer

by Andrea | Blog Posts, Fun Senior Ideas, Mom of Teens

It’s a GO for Graduation party ideas! The graduation announcements are going out and so are the party invitations for the class of 2021! And if ever there was a class who deserved a party…it’s 2021! The party planning is underway and this week is the...
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💃🏼🤵‍♂️ Prom 2022~The boys (& girls) 💃🏼🤵‍♂️
Prom 2022~The boys (& girls) are back in town
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🎓⁠ Cinching up that tie is the equivalent to 🎓⁠
Cinching up that tie is the equivalent to pulling on nylons.⁠
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If you've done either you know a college grad {high school grad too} isn't begging to change into his formal wears part of the photo session⁠
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But once again, I'm in awe of what boys will do for their Mama's⁠
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He deserves a double-tap on these photos for looking so sharp in his suit right!?⁠
{TAP-TAP}⁠
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Are you wearing a formal outfit under your graduation gown this year?⁠
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#aglimpseofgood #sycamorephotographer #niu #graduationtime⁠
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“I’ve never been over here before.”
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Nicolas + I met up for his photos by the iconic  @northern_illinois_university ‘castle’ and he hadn’t been on this side of campus in all 4-years {no kidding}
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But with his full schedule, job + an officer/player on the soccer club, it didn’t sound like he’s had much time for a walk-a-bout.
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Glad I could show him around campus😂
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Great weather {no wind}
And another great grad coming out of college. Thanks for all the soccer talk Nicolas!
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💖⁠ We NEVER KNOW ...⁠ what our Littles will 💖⁠
We NEVER KNOW
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what our Littles will love or want to do when they get to college.⁠
Brian whistles a song, never sings, &⁠
I belt out all kinds of songs {in the car alone} because both of us sound like a squirrel squawking at it's predator! 🙉 ⁠
{If you've never heard it - trust me - it's not kind to the ears}⁠
So when Emma started singing + stage acting we were out of our depth. But we've followed along with her every step of the way⁠
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Last weekend we took a drive to her campus to watch her perform in the college musical and it was another moment that I'm thankful for⁠
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It might be her last time on stage so I captured a glimpse of 'her sport' to keep with me forever. Yep, it's a poor quality recording of my high quality girl, up on stage doing something she loves. And I wanted a little piece of that FOREVER because it brings alotta JOY!⁠
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What moment would you record if you knew it might be the last time?⁠
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#aglimpseofgood @a.glimpseofgood
Should I be scared when he asks, “Think they’l Should I be scared when he asks,
“Think they’ll let me drift?” 😳 
Nick didn’t say that, but I know he was thinking it😆 He wanted to learn to drive a stick-shift over Spring Break.
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So there he goes!
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Brian found @novadriving here in Chicago and after his 2-hour course I hope he’s ready to go {NOT film the next Tokyo Drift movie, but drive without stalling at a red light}
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If learning to drive isn’t on your list this Spring Break, maybe my other staycation ideas like the Van Gogh Moving Art Exhibit, here in Chicago, or Northern Axeposure. All are linked up on the Staycation blog post this week. @shiningmomentsphotography bio link. 
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#springbreak2022 #staycation #chicagodowntown #amomslife #dekalblife #sycamorephotographer #chicagomomblogger #lifeoffersmoreinsycamore
#learningtodrive

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