Happy Valentine's Day

I don't know why, but I always want to do a photo shoot for Valentine's Day!

It most definitely did not happen last year.  I was sad about it for a couple months afterwards because I kept meaning to do it and never did.  I even had an outfit for Ruby and everything.  

Anyway, photo shoots.  My kids SUPER LOVE doing them!

NOT.

I got these Valentine's Day table cloths and I hung them up as a backdrop.  I hang things on my backdrop stand a few days before I need them to get out as many wrinkles as possible.  I will edit the wrinkles out of these pictures later, but they are good for now.

If you only knew the number of outtakes it takes to get a smidgen of cuteness out of this one! She's crazy when the camera comes out!

 

 

I was taking shots of just the boys and Ruby started scooting herself closer and closer to them so she could get into the shot!  

Ruby Hugs!

This was a totally accidental "Diva" looking shot!  She was actually gearing up to run away from me!

We don't really make that big a deal out of it at our house, but now that my kids aren't all babies and littles (I have an 8 1/2 year old! When did that happen??)  I'm trying to make the little holidays more special for them. 

Making Valentines and Decorating their boxes for school

 

I cut their sandwiches into hearts 

And I also wrote them notes on red cut out hearts and stuck them in their lunches with a treat.  

 Tonight we are going to cut out and decorate heart sugar cookies ~ It's not my favorite activity, but the kids will LOVE it.  That will make it all worth it!

I hope you enjoyed this photo shoot! 

Happy Valentine's Day! What are your plans for today?