This is the third time I was lucky enough to photograph the Heywood family The first time I met them, Grant was only a few days old, and now he is an adorable toddler with places to go and people to see. What a joy it is to reunite with families every year and see how they grow and change. It's such a privilege that I don't take lightly.

We met at Cheesman Park on a beautiful, crisp, perfectly fall Saturday morning. We walked around the park, played in the leaves, admired all the dogs, and caught up on the last year. Ellen, Ron, and Grant are some of the very best.

Thank you Heywood family for choosing me again this year to document your family. I hope you will cherish these photos for years to come.