Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

by Patrick Penrose Published Nov 12, 2025

Two years ago I set out to capture photos of my neighbor’s kids growing up in my small community. After completing the initial set and posting it to Bored Panda in April of 2017 it immediately went viral and impacted the lives of many folks around the world.

Fast-forward two years later to date and I’m still documenting their growth through childhood; and so, I’ve decided to share once more. I don’t suspect they’ve changed much or maybe that’s because I’ve seen them almost every day since then, but perhaps the little guy has gotten a bit taller, haha. I consider myself to be a philosophical photographer and as such I hope these images will bring joy to those who see them. Enjoy!

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A Little Help

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Lunch & Laughter

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

The Simple Things

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

A Spectacle

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Chores

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Chasing Bliss

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Fun

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Chilling

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Cruising Down The Street

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Hop Sacking!

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

She’s Stronger

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

What a bubble!

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Care

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

Story Time

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

A Walk Through The Park

Two Years Later: Happy Childhood Moments Of Kids Growing Up In My Neighborhood

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