Senior Stuff 2026

Baylie won a drawing for a free graduate photo shoot from Samantha Nymeyer in our ward. We were so grateful and it was quite the photo session. We met them at Mungo Park on March 7. Samantha's husband, Brenton, even brought out a drone.

They made Baylie feel so special.

She decided to try two different outfits.

This particular photo did not make the final cut.

Maggie and Capri tried out the cap.

I made her announcements and printed them myself. I loved how they turned out, although I probably should have included the graduation date and not just the open house.

On the evening of May 18, there was a senior awards ceremony. Baylie was recognized in several different ways.

Sal, Olivia, Baylie

me, Baylie, Alexa, April

Baylie with her awards and recognitions.

On May 19 we went back to Irmo Elementary for the Senior Walk. I love this tradition. I remember watching this when my kids were in elementary school. It made me emotional even back then. Seeing not just Baylie, but also her friends and classmates, go back to their elementary school was truly a full circle moment.

First time dressing with all the regalia

Back where it all began

Full circle moment - wish I had a before picture

All the graduates - they attend different high schools, but all came back for the senior walk.

Savannah and Baylie

The walk was too long to upload, but you can view it HERE.

with Barbara Parker - Kindergarten

with Laura Ward - 1st Grade

with Stacey Patton - 4th Grade

with Claire Bulwinkle - 5th Grade

with Pollyanna Buff - 5th Grade

with Tania Turner - 5th Grade Chorus

with Alexa Alsup

with Isabella Baltzegar and Logan

with Meghan Burgess and Sophie

with Savannah Stephens

with Kaitlyn Lenke

with Sal

with Hayden Applegate

with Grant

with ??

The moms - April, Yasmin and me

Jalen also got the opportunity to see some of his former teachers. Irmo Elementary is truly a special place.

with Margaret Nickerson - 3rd grade

with Kinley Turbeville - 3rd grade and Erin Roberts - kindergarten

with Margaret Moody - 4th grade

On May 19, Baylie graduated from seminary. She completed four years of early morning seminary. I'm grateful she was always willing to go and never complained about it. I know it will be a blessing to her throughout her life.

On May 24, Baylie and Cherish Taylor went to the service at McGregor Presbyterian church to receive a $2,000 scholarship. It was so kind of them to honor these girls. They invited us for a potluck afterwards.

On May 27, we picked up Baylie's official diploma and she voted for the very first time. Adulting!