Don’t worry—no children were harmed in the creation of these images.In 2011, photographer Dave Engledow, a self-proclaimed “clueless” first-time father, began staging hilarious portraits with his baby, Alice Bee (now 3 years old), and posting them online. Soon, the daddy-daughter duo became internet stars.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
For Father’s Day, “Alice Bee totally surprised me by making breakfast in bed!” Engledow writes.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
When it came time for a bath, “luckily, I remembered that our washing machine has something called a ‘delicate cycle,'” Engledow writes.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
“How many Engledows does it take to change a lightbulb?” he asks.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
For the family’s first camp-out, Alice Bee lit her own fire and cooked over an open flame.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
Unlike the dog, Alice Bee “wasn’t the least bit afraid of the noise” from the vacuum cleaner, Engledow writes.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
“Five seconds into the [tower puzzle] battle, I realized that not playing this game for forty years had put me at a distinct disadvantage,” Engledow writes.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
Engledow and Alice Bee always has an “expertly poured martini … ready and waiting” for Mom when she gets home from work.
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Confessions of the World’s Best Father
“Not only did [my wife] Jen leave me alone with Alice Bee for an entire week, she also neglected to leave clear instructions on how or what one is supposed to feed a baby,” Engledow writes.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
“Alice Bee has been operating electrical devices for months now, so running this new piece of equipment should provide little challenge for her,” Engledow writes.
Confessions of the World’s Best Father
“‘Pedicure Store’ may be the best game I’ve ever invented,” Engledow writes.
