To Kelley: here’s to a wonderful birthday today. Yes, I know the photo is a bit dated—I think I shot it about five or six years ago and the kids have grown by leaps since then. Happy birthday, little sister!
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What a sweet family photo. Do you have an updated one so I can see the kids all grown?