This lil’ guy had grown so much since I had the pleasure of working with him last.

I hadn’t seen him since he was 2 week old at his newborn session a year ago!

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His mommy informed me he loves water, so for the first part of his 1 yr shoot

we had a little fun with some water play.

We placed him in a large bucket and his mom gently sprinkled (warm) water from a watering can

I love this idea, because he looks just like a lil sprout growing in a flower pot.

(I love the water sprinkles in this pic and his happy smile)

This is one of my favs… look at that cutie’s expression!

He was so blissful in that water!

He was so happy playing in his little bath,

isn’t he so cute with his little head popping out :)

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I heart this next sequence of mom and son

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(I think Somebody wants to get back in the water)

I love his expressive face.

I think he is wondering why we would take him out of that awesome nature bath.

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Time for Max and his mommy to play.

How cute are they together?

{Can I just say I adore taking photos of moms with their kids?}

These pics make my heart sing!

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OK, snack time! Max brought his fav- fresh strawberries! so sweet to share!

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hanging out in a tree…

I wanted to include this one because I love the light on Garlan’s hair

and I loved watching their sweet interaction

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I’ll end on some sweet shots of this lil’ sweetie-pie…

sweet giggling…

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and those lashes and cheeks, and that adorable nose!

LOVE!!!