I had the best time last week hangin’ out with this little man. Jake is such a sweet little guy. He started out a little shy but it took me, like, a minute to get him to smile at me. He can’t help it–he’s such an easy-going kid!
He definitely wanted to know that Mommy or Daddy was nearby, but he was also totally interested in me and my camera. Always checking to see if I was following him. And I was. This kid is on the move! It’s a super fun age to watch–everything is worthy of exploration–but a tricky age to photograph because he barely stayed still for a second! He kept us on our toes but we still managed to get some super-cute shots. At least the ones without motion-blur!
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A rare pause in his trek around the yard.
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Of course I fired off a bunch of shots while he stood there!
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How sweet are they? Love the way he's got his head leaning back on his Mom's. Cute!
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Can you tell he is the center of their world? Look at the love here.
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Can't forget the family pooch, Barkley. What a cool dog--he was such a good boy.
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Love this expression!
We headed upstairs to explore a bit. Here Jake is playing tour-guide, showing me the guest room:
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Perhaps my favorite from the day. Just pure sweetness.
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Another favorite. Just a quiet moment on Mommy's lap. I barely caught it but am so glad I did.

Just going downstairs is an adventure when you're 14 months old!
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Is that weird lady with the giant camera still here?
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When he does take a moment to chill, he likes reading books in his new favorite chair.
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Down. And up. And down. And up. He loves his new chair!
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Total charmer.
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Playin' with Mom and Dad.
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Peek-a-Boo with Daddy!
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Cuteness.
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Cuteness.
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And more Cuteness.
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Who could say no to that face? Right?
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Barkley is no dummy. He knows exactly where to be at snack time!
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The Happy Family.
Melissa and Karl–thanks so much for having me over! I had an awesome time hanging out with your little guy. Jake is a total cutie. You guys must be doing something right! 😉