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Briana DeJesus can’t believe how quickly her girls are growing up!
The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star, 31, shared a back-to-school photo of her two daughters, Nova, 13, and Stella, 8.
The girls posed in their blue uniforms, smiling together in a photo shared by the proud mom on her Instagram Story on Monday, Aug. 12.
“My babies! I have a 8th and 3rd grader now ahhhh,” she wrote.
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The mom of two has enjoyed a summer full of adventures with her daughters. From exploring their home state of Florida to visiting Canada, the three have enjoyed the quality time together.
Traveling has become a shared hobby of the family of three, who shared photos from a trip to Japan over spring break earlier this year.
“Spring Break Shenanigans,” she captioned the set of photos shared in March. Costar Jade Cline commented, “I love watching you guys make so many memories together ❤️❤️❤️.”
Speaking with PEOPLE last year, the mom of two emphasized how important it is to focus on family as she watches her daughters grow.
“As the girls get older, they start to voice their own opinions and feelings about things. I always make sure they feel heard and seen,” she said. The proud mom is always happy to see her “brilliant” girls thriving, adding, “They shine so bright!