Our Valentine's Bunch

When Hallie was born a tradition was hatched.  In truth, even though I still worked from home part-time back then, it didn't start until the evening hours. Chris and I shared only one car. And I found my little Hallie baby and I had a lot of time on our hands.  So, I took photos.  Lots and lots of photos.  When I set her up with props to do some Valentine's photos, I became hooked.  My most favorite photo shoots are the Valentine photo shoots through the years.  As the years have passed, and Claire and Grant have joined the family, I work more hours and do them throughout the day.  Three kids plus my chaufer duties keep me extra busy! But, save for a very pregnant 2012, I've been able to keep up the tradition.  However, what used to be a half hour ordeal now must be done in three minutes.  I kid you not.

Enjoy some of the pictures of our Valentine's babies through the years!

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

In 2012, I just felt much too pregnant for a photo shoot . . .

But I got back on the wagon for 2013. 

And we finally have a boy to add to our Valentine's collection!

 Oh those kids!

What more could I ask for on V-day?

Of course, they are sleeping snuggly in their beds so I am especially sentimental. :)

More favorites from our impromptu before church photo shoot . . .

blurry, but beautiful

and if you wonder why my some of the pictures are so blurry, or if you wish your kids would sit still long enough for pictures, this is the type of movement I was actually dealing with . . .

But I love this picture as much as the others!

Happy Valentine's Day!