By 1980, the triplets were 7 years old. The shifts in their personalities and expressions had become more apparent. The photograph taken this year showcases a more confident set of girls, each one clearly becoming more comfortable in her own skin. Emma, always the life of the group, has a wide, open smile.
Olivia, ever thoughtful, looks a bit more reserved, while Ava has adopted a quiet yet assertive stance. Their bodies are no longer entirely in sync, their postures more natural and varied. The way they interact with one another—standing close but no longer perfectly aligned—reflects the beginning of the subtle differences in their emerging identities. Their expressions seem to say that they are no longer just “the triplets” but individual girls with their own paths to follow.