The Riley's. Family Portraits. San Francisco Bay Area.

Samantha was two the first time her patient, coy eyes gazed into my lens. She was full of bubbles and laughter posing like a pro for the camera. Later, at three, she impressed me even more. If you look closely, you may recognize her from the website.

This weekend, at four years old, Sam displayed a new kind of poise. The one that says, "yes, you're only eight months old, and I'm your big sister, Charlotte, so mommy and daddy will be very busy with you for a while, and that's ok, because I'm excited you're here, too." Well, I'm ad-libbing here, but you get it, right? Charlotte looks up to her big sister, smiles so big (probably to show off those two fancy bottom teeth that came in) and beams brightly making her eyes twinkle like fairy dust.

There's nothing like having a sister. Congrats, Samantha and Charlotte! You're so very lucky, and so am I for having the honor of documenting this special time in your lives. xo