Wednesday, February 25, 2009

What's black and white and cute all over?



Answer: Max, at 22 months old (don't ask me what happened to those curls, I have no idea, it's not like Max gets a daily blowout or anything). I put this photo up because I was inspired by the black and white theme at I Heart Faces, my new addiction.

Max's cuteness has come in handy over the years. Once, I was desperate to get an appointment with a developmental pediatrician, only he was booked solid for months. I got the e-mail of the social worker at the hospital where this doctor worked, then sent her a note about Max (he had a stroke at birth, he was at risk for Really Bad Things, yada, yada) and his photo, too. She called and got us in for a visit the same week. "How could I resist that face?" she said.

I am utterly shameless about Max's yumminess.

You can view photos from other parents who are shameless about their children's yumminess here:

20 comments:

  1. He is totally yummy. Yummier than Thin Mint Cookies! *smile*
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  2. Hey, if you've got it, flaunt it! Max truly is a handsome boy.

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  3. I definitly think being cute gets our kids certain things! His curls are adorable!

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  4. Fantastic picture of a total cutie pie! I have always thought Michael's cuteness helped him get into people's hearts even when his behavior was unusual and he wasn't communicative.

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  5. such a sweetie pie!

    I'm all about using cuteness for medical advancement!!!

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  6. definitely yummy :-) those curls are gorgeous!

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  7. Good job! Put that cuteness to work! We already knew he was a super hero!

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  8. That's a really wonderful photograph, Ellen! it looks professionally done! Of course, it's easy when you're working with such a cute model!

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  9. Ok, as long as everyone else is gushing about Max, this is a perfect opportunity for me to do so as well. "Yumminess" is a complete understatement!!! Not only are Max's looks amazing, but his personality is as well. Ellen - remember the picture of Max in the sailor suit?? What about the pumpkin outfit? What about him in the fuzzy yellow pajamas? Those images will be in my head forever!!!

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  10. He's absolutely delicious! Much more appetizing than peeps!

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  11. oh my goodness! that is such an adorable picture of Max!! He has the best smile!

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  12. Yummy indeed! He is so so cute!

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  13. What a CUTIE! I'm a sucker for dimples!

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  14. Love the photo. My Henry used to have the most beautiful red curls...they've since disappeared, too.

    You Max is just the cutest!

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  15. such a wonderfully sweet smile! Very nice :)

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  16. Daggone, he's cute as heck! I wanna hold him and squeeze him... precious!

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Thanks for sharing!