Regular readers of our blog know that my sister Kristy has two adorable cats, Crockett & Tubbs. She really loves when I write about them, and so they’ve been featured here several times…like here, here and here.

Her birthday is coming up and I had the most genius idea, an idea I knew my sister would love. An idea based on our love of cheesy old family photos. An idea that would, no doubt, make for her favorite birthday present ever. Here is that idea come to fruition:

Right?! Doesn’t it totally look like I took the cats to Sears Portrait Studio? Crockett in his best tie, Tubbs looking crazy as usual. I bought a fancy frame for it and I think it really brings it all home:

Thanks to my friend Ian over at Skeptic Design for putting this together for me, because lord knows my Photoshop skills don’t cut it.

Happy birthday Kristy, the cats and I love you!