Alex and his Aversion to Light

Every time the camera flashes; Alex has to close his eyes.  Every freaking picture his eyes look like this.  It cracks me up.

These photos were taken on Alex's 22nd birthday.  I can't believe I'm a Mom to an adult.  When did that happen?

Seriously under normal lighting conditions Alex's eyes do not look this way.  But it cracks me up and also frustrates me when trying to get a "good" picture.

As a side note; this picture was taken at the Tilted Kilt.  The room was dark; and the flash was used but somehow Alex's eyes remained open.  Hmmmmmmm.