Joanna Gaines celebrates oldest son’s graduation from high school

Joanna Gaines is commemorating a significant turning point in the life of her son Drake.

The oldest Gaines child, 18, moved on from secondary school last week, as indicated by his mother, who denoted the accomplishment with various virtual entertainment posts.“It feels like just yesterday that we were cheering him on as he took his first steps…but last weekend, as he walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma (!!) we were cheering him on as he took his first steps into a world beyond what he’s known. We’re so proud of you, Drake,” the proud mom wrote in a Sunday Instagram video post, set to Tracy Lawrence’s “Time Marches On” and showing photos of young Drake over the years.

The Magnolia co-founder shared another post with a photo in what appears to be Drake from behind, dressed in a black graduation robe and cap while holding his younger brother. She captioned the post with just three words, “Melt. My. Heart,” and a red heart emoji.

Gaines revealed last year in a fall issue of Magnolia Journal that Drake will be heading off to college after graduation.

“Soon, our oldest son, Drake, will be leaving home for college,” the Magnolia Journal editor-in-chief wrote. “In the grand scheme of heartbreaking things, this one comes with a lot of gratitude and excitement. But still, my first child is moving away, and our family dynamic will change because of it, and that can feel like a loss of its own.”

Joanna and her husband, Chip Gaines, are parents of five children – three sons and two daughters, including Drake, Ella, Duke, Emmie Kay, and their youngest, Crew.