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knows all too well bittersweet family milestones don't get any easier no matter how many times you go through them. The latest for the Magnolia Network founder is her third kid, son Duke, , but also getting his driver's license just in time for the milestone birthday. In addition to the birthday boy, the doting mom and her husband , who she married in 2003, share kids Drake, 19, Ella Rose, 17, Emmie Kay, 14, and Crew, five.

In honor of the special day, Joanna took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the family's celebration, from decking out her home in birthday decor to a clip of Duke driving into the family home. The video montage the former HGTV star shared first sees her standing on top of her table, hanging plenty of blue-hued balloons and a birthday garland, and the table is full of gift-wrapped presents, plus a basketball, football, and tennis balls. She next shared a sweet selfie Chip took from the DMV confirming Duke passed his driver's license test, before another clip of her waiting at the end of the family's long driveway at their Waco, Texas home as Duke drove in.



Joanna admitted in her caption, and fans were quick to take to the comments section under the post to ensure how much they could relate. "I feel your pain," one wrote, as others followed suit with: "So beautiful & bittersweet, Jo..

. Never quite get over how we don’t get to keep all the moments — we just get to witness all the moments," and: "Hang in there mama!! It never gets easier," as well as: "I .

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