I have known this babe for 12 years. We met when we were both fresh faced, dewey, and care-free early-20s working for the Federal government. We spent our breaks walking around the buildings, eating lunch on the patio, and trying to decorate our beige workstations with beautiful art and quotes to live by. We were both hired as part of an outstanding scholar program and were in the same place in our lives. Fresh out of school with the world in front of us. We saw each other through each of our marriages, pregnancy, birth of our children, and now with young boys. Her little guy is a sweetheart, full of spirited energy and an incredible wisdom. Kellie is now one of my oldest friends, an old soul that I care about very much. I am honored every single time she comes to me for photos. I know friends support each other…but it never ceases to amaze me when those closest to me request the pleasure of my company as I sling my cameras around and make their family be silly together.

Kellie and I have stayed in touch through the years, even after we both left our government jobs. We take our little ones on walks, meet up for conversation and kid talk, and it never matters how many months have gone by. She is one of those friends that will always seem like home to me. She will always be familiar and I love that about her. Kellie is a gem.

I absolutely loved meeting up with her and her family at Almond Park in Orangevale, California. Her little boy roams those grassy hills often and loves the playground there. It was the perfect place to let him run wild and snap a few photos in between pass bys 🙂 Thank you sweet Kellie, for trusting me with your family’s holiday photos this year! I can’t wait to catch up again soon.