penny: each year we try to do a weekend camping trip with our whole (mostly vegan) atlanta crew. this year, even though it was about 95 degrees every day, and not much cooler at night, i think it was the most fun one yet. you're one lucky kiddo to be surrounded by all these friends like family.
these images were a gift from Rashidi to his wife for her birthday. you've got to love a man who understands the importance of some good family portraits! and i loved being able to grill them about having two little ones nearly 5 years apart as this subject is hitting pretty close to home these days. their verdict... it's awesome! thank you Barnett family for letting me document this time for you, and for easing my mind about our future a wee bit. win win all around!
penny: you and stella kicked off summer with your first day of gymnastics camp. you both loved it and were fairly bummed when your mamas came to pick you up. gymnastics is a winner for sure!
penny: i came home from a shoot to find you sporting your daddy's slightly inappropriate for a 4 year old t-shirt. it cracked me up. i love it!
penny: on your last week of 4K preschool I chaperoned your class trip to the splash pad. seeing you running around with these friends, most whom you've now been in class with for 2 years, made my insides so very happy. you're like a little family at this point. i can't believe we only have one more year together. cue mama sobs now...