Thanks to the rise of social media, everyone feels the need to mark every milestone with an elaborate photoshoot . Whether it’s getting engaged or announcing a pregnancy, these photos are likely a constant feature in your newsfeeds.
Well, one couple decided to do their own take on these milestone photos with an announcement they’ve been waiting decades to make. Take a look at these hilarious photos for yourself.
While most parents post elaborate baby announcements or gender reveals online, one couple had another milestone they wanted to celebrate.
When Amy and Randy English’s daughter, Hayley, moved out of their home, they celebrated with an “empty nester” photoshoot.
If you’re wondering how Hayley felt about these photos, she’s actually the one who took them.
Hayley just started her own photography business and she also works as a full-time nanny. I’m sure there were no hard feelings from Hayley over these photos then.
Even the dogs got in on the action.
With Hayley gone, Amy and Randy are officially dog parents and they look pretty happy about that. The dogs don’t seem quite as sure.
They got all the millennial photo trends down pat.
From the chalkboard signs to the giant number-shaped balloon, these look exactly like the type of photos millennial parents would take to announce that they’re expecting. I am dying of laughter over these.
Confetti? They really went all out, didn’t they?
“Most parents are a little sad when they hit the ‘empty nest’ phase of life,” Hayley wrote in her Facebook post. “However, my parents seem thrilled.” I think “thrilled” is an understatement.
Congrats to Amy and Randy for reaching this important milestone.
I think they are really going to enjoy this next phase of their lives. They’ll get more sleep — that’s for sure.
Since Hayley shared the photos on Facebook, they quickly went viral.
Her post currently has over 160,000 shares and about 44,000 comments. These photos resonated with a lot of parents out there.
Many people commented sharing their love of these photos and saying that they want to plan a similar photoshoot.
I’m not going to lie, my son is only a toddler and I’m already getting ideas for my own “empty nest” photoshoot. I hope he will find it as hilarious as I will!
