When you’re a kid, the very first day of school is one of the most exciting days of your life. Geared up with fresh school supplies and a new outfit, your first day of elementary school was so exciting!

By the same token, that last day of high school or college is pretty unbeatable. Exams are finished, and it’s time to begin the next chapter of your life — adulthood!

The times in between are filled with life lessons and wonderful memories. And thanks to all the great parents out there — there’s photo documentation.

Here are 26 fun and creative photos of students on their first and last day of school — with some fun memories in between.

Some of these families have quite the sense of humor.

1. The power of Photoshop lets this high school grad pat his younger self on the head. They’ve come such a long way.

2. On that first day of kindergarten, she had no idea she’d be a med school graduate. Or maybe she did!

3. His parents even had the exact same stencil letters. Impressive.

4. They couldn’t wait to replicate this picture — and they nailed it.

5. These are the kinds of pictures that make a parent’s heart ache.

6. Their little boy has grown into a man. Same sass, just add beard.

7. Kindergarten to university — her parents must be proud!

8. First day of high school versus last day of high school. A lot can happen in four years.

9. They grow up so fast!

10. Twenty years apart, and still as focused as ever.

11. She’s had her own sense of style from the first day of kindergarten to the last day of high school.

12. He’ll be joining his big sis in college now.

13. The beginning and the end of elementary school. Here come the teenage years!

14. First grade to high school graduation — she’s still daddy’s girl.

15. These parents didn’t miss a beat on the first day of school.

16. He might have surpassed his mom in height, but he’ll always be her baby — even though he’s off to college.

17. He nailed the outfit with this one.

18. Another kindergarten grad turned medical school grad. Amazing!

19. They’ve been best friends through it all.

20. This was full commitment all the way. Even the car is the same.

21. Best friends from kindergarten through high school — and we’re sure for much longer after that.

22. He may have grown a few feet but the bricks are the same.

23. He says it feels like yesterday that he was waiting for recess.

24. She traded a backpack for a purse but she’s still adorable.

25. We love that parents have their kids do this.

26. She survived 12 years of private school. Her smile says it all.

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By Ashley Fike

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Ashley Fike is a contributor at SBLY Media.