Macho Max is One! | Columbus, Ohio Family Photography

I adored Carrie and her family from the minute i met her last fall. I was SO excited when she contacted me again for her family photography for Max’s one year session. Macho max was so super smiley and fun for his 6 month session, i just knew he would rock this one year session out of the park. And boy oh boy, he definitely didn’t disappoint! Look at those curls!! And the way carrie coordinated their outfits, swoon! future families, take note! seriously tho, this kid’s smile melts me over and over again and the way this family loves each other so fiercely warms my heart.

look how happy they all are! GAH! <3yeah max digs me. love you too little bubs! god i love this. at this point max was all over and hard to keep in one place, so i can’t believe i got this sweet cuddle fest photo!

carrie and rob, you know i adore you. and i’m over the moon for max. thanks for trusting me to capture these sweet moments of your family. big big love friends! xxJBZ

Maxwell James | Columbus, OH

Max | 1 year | 05.09.13 | favorite things: music, his pacifier, his tent (from IKEA), daddy, and mommy | 5 words: curious, smiley, active, cuddly, and smart

best macho max moment so far:

advice for new parents on surviving the first year:

Try not to get frustrated with your spouse – they are doing the best they can as a new parent, just as you are!  When frustrations arise, take a deep breath, smile, and decide if it’s really something to make an issue of.

favorite foods right now:

broccoli, chicken, bananas, and all carbs!

least favorite foods right now:

blueberries and grapes

one baby item you couldnt live without:

swaddle blankets

biggest first year struggle:

At about 10 and half months Max got an ear infection that would NOT go away.  We were at the doctor every week – he got put on a nebulizer (for breathing treatments) and did three rounds of antibiotics.

Finally – he was cleared of it at his one year appointment.  But – the not sleeping, and cranky baby were kind of terrible.