I've spent a lot of time with one year olds lately. Which if you weren't aware is a pretty fun group of people to hang with. Life is pretty good when your one - you don't pay taxes but your mobile. Plus they usually let you try cake for the first time!

I was totally excited that this little guy's parents asked me to come photograph his birthday party. I've done pictures with Elijah a few times now and he is always a star. In fact I have a hard time getting him to look anywhere but at the camera. He may have a future in modeling - just saying. The party was adorable (underwater theme, complete with swimming) and Elijah seemed to enjoy his cake and all the attention. I guess you just get used to it when your so darn sweet!

Another sweet baby I've been lucky enough to photograph a few times now is Ms. Bryn. She's always great and her mom always comes prepared with tons of handmade and precious props for us to use. Bryn was a blast and I must say quite the well behaved lady, even when eating her cake she preferred it with a spoon. Thank goodness her mom had one on hand, and pink too to match her outfit! Like I said always prepared.

My most recent one year session was with a newbie, Clara Kate. Gorgeous...and tough. She had no issues crawling all over the rocks, gravel, grass, and whatever else was in her way. She was not however a big fan of the cake. Despite a minor cake meltdown she still gave us some beautiful smiles. Now if only I had her aversion to cake....