Miles is a favorite photographic subject around here.  He's our little kid, after all, but he's also an interesting, good-looking young person whose photos offer a glimpse into his soul.  Here are a few of my very favorite photos of Miles. 

This was his first formal portrait sitting.  When we got the proofs back, we thought this was one of the more soulful baby pictures we'd seen.  And he really did look like this.  We kept expecting a half dozen monks in ochre robes to show up at the front door at dinnertime asking the infant Miles to identify relics.

Even now, at the height of ten-year-old activity and silliness, Miles can visit some deep thoughtful places.  He's very kind to his animals and considerate of other peoples' feelings.  His recited prayers are innocent and moving. 

Here's a photo I took that turned out pretty well - got lucky I guess.  Miles is sporting a blonde-tipped haircut from a summer ago, sitting at our kitchen table, looking thoughtful.  Probably thinking about Star Wars.

I think the Gundam Wing Anime series may have been some influence on the hair tinting. 

When we were in Holland, Cheri and Miles walked up the street on a shopping trip one nice afternoon, and Cheri let him hold the berries as she walked back home.  The little awning was up on his stroller so he wouldn't cook in the sun, and Cheri walked along happily behind, pushing the stroller, enjoying the fine day in Den Haag.  Miles was very quiet and peaceful during the walk back.  It wasn't until they returned to our flat that it was discovered that the berries hadn't survived the trip.

Miles was a serial berry-snatcher in Holland.  One of my co-workers hosted a July 4th party in honor of the expats, and Miles absolutely cleaned out his black currant patch.

Miles loves to build forts out of chairs, blankets, pillows, you name it.  But best of all is when there's a large box big enough to fit in.  Here some friendly big person has cut a window, and Miles obliged us by letting us take his picture.

Here is Miles' most recent portrait sitting, this time wearing his favorite aloha shirt and a nice smile.

I've noticed several other photos of Miles on this site where he's wearing this same shirt.  Wonder if I need to take him shopping...

Every year, the Pioneer Square district has a Fire Festival, where they remember the Great Seattle Fire that pretty much leveled the place.  Fire crews from nearby cities polish their rigs and parade them, have competitions, and are really nice to little kids.  Miles loved firemen and fire trucks when he was little, so this was a sort of a pilgrimage for him; you can see it in his expression of awe.

Nothing fancy here, just Miles bursting out of the pool, happy as happy, doing one of his favorite things in the world.