I sometimes find it amazing parents don't age, but their children do.

Such was the case when Brenna came to the studio for senior photos in August with her mom.

In my mind, I can still see "little" Brenna toddling around a houseboat in her lifejacket, her Mom just a breath away at all times to prevent her from falling overboard.

That was not the Brenna who appeared in front of me this particular day for senior photos.

This older Brenna is extremely sure-footed and confident. As we traveled around the farm, the Marshall High School senior spoke of the senior year activities that would fill her time and her hopes for college. 

As the three of us chatted on the ride, I found myself constantly trying to wrap my head around the fact that this was the little girl in the lifejacket.

When did she become a near-adult?

How did it happen so quickly?

And how many parents of high school seniors are thinking the exact same thing?

​I'm sure college will treat Brenna well - she seems to excel in everything she does. Rest assured, however, if she feels like she's going to toddle over the edge, Mom will be there with the lifejacket:)

Thank you so much, Brenna and Gretchen for the trip down memory lane.