2.21.2011

Valentine's Day Card-Outtakes included

I loved the idea of a Valentine picture card and knew my husband's parents would too since they live out of town.  It was...an adventure to say the least.  It took an entire two days and so it didn't even make it in the mail until Valentine's Day!  You see, I didn't realize the implications of putting a very mobile two year old with the pictures you want to be seen.  He tried initially, but the idea of props was new to him.  He gave his best GQ look, but....

 Then he got overposed and wasn't exactly natural.  He looks scared to move.  In reality, I recall him being quite squirmy.
 Forget about posing the two of them together-Charlie was just plain over it by then (don't know why this uploaded sideways and won't let me change it!)  At least he was happily moving on to other things.  Tears and valentine cards don't exactly go together (see AJ).  Brother was likely loving on him a bit rough (hazard of being the second child).
 Never fear, I had a back up plan just in case.  Max is less than thrilled, but he has been humiliated more than this, so he decides to just get through it quickly so I will leave him alone.

 Finally, after breaking for 24 hrs, I had learned from my mistakes and was able to start fresh and with lowered expectations.  Please ignore the snot, food on his face, and the fact that AJ looks a bit, well, overstuffed :)
 There's the Charlie I know and LOVE!  (Good thing this was the one.  Immediately after I took this he ripped the paper in half.  No, I am not kidding).
 And my AJ.

So there you go!  A hard (two) days work!

9 comments:

Simone said...

How adorable. I am sure that while you were in the moment it was tough but the end result was worth it.

Little JoAnn said...

How FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grace in my Heart said...

Haha, love it! :)

Second Chances said...

Hilarious! Makes me sweaty just watching it unfold!

Fertile Thoughts said...

This post cracks me up! It is so cute and funny. I love your boys! So funny to see your dog as back up, haha!

Katie @ Persevere in Prayer said...

Love the succession of pictures :) I especially love the dog pictures- haha! He doesn't look too enthusiastic ;)

Awaiting a Child of God:) said...

Woman, you are sooo funny!!!

Nicole C said...

That's hilarious! I second SC - I'm exhausted!

Sew said...

Shoot me so funny!!!!