Tuesday, February 15, 2011

First Valentine All Over

I got home exhausted from a very long hard week of work but decided to stay up late after everyone went to bed to make a Valentine's Day tutu dress for my daughter.

She woke up around 3am, not long after I went to bed and she had a hard time going back to sleep, probably from more teeth coming in, so I was up most of the night. This morning I ran around getting things together before our professional photo shoot.

Right before I ran out the door I grabbed a teddy bear I've had for exactly six years. It was the bear my husband gave me for Valentines day six years ago. "Our First Valentine" it says on the heart it holds. A perfect prop for my daughter's first Valentine with us.

We were married two months before Valentines day, and had met just eight months prior. Things are a lot different now.
Forever Bliss Photography
I snapped a few photos myself while we were there for my 365 project, but I'm so glad I had these done. It took her a while to get into it and show us her breathtaking smile, but Mr. Teddy helped us pull out some laughs from my little girl.
Forever Bliss Photography
We put her to bed early and ordered from our favorite restaurant to go (Olive Garden). And hubs got me my favorite treats for celebrating: chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling cider.

Our first Valentine with our daughter was much different than it was for us six years ago, but one thing's for sure--There's a lot more love going around.

23 comments:

  1. BrittanyFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Oh, how precious. I'm sure you'll treasure these for years to come. xoxo

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  2. [ker-AND-uh]February 14, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    awww Lil J looks so adorable! I can't wait to do this with my baby girl!!

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  3. MackeyFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    Too cute!!!! V-day is alot different with littles but "it won't be like this for long"-D. Rucker Cherish these moments.

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  4. Theodora OfosuhimaFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Happy Valentine's day :)!

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  5. beautylogicblogFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    That little girl is delicious! So beautiful!

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  6. QuianaFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Lil J is the best Valentine ever =) Great pics!

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  7. A Sweet Day in the Life of JFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    love love LOVE!

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  8. MichelleFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    She is beautiful! Happy Valentine's Day.

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  9. Feliz4lifeFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    WOW these pics are amazing! So the next time I am in Austin I am gonna book you for BamBam:)

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  10. OphFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    She is gorgeous! What lovely pictures :)The one of you and her on your facebook page is also quite lovely :)

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  11. JenniferFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    @FelizforLife book me? Haha. If you did you may be dissappited. These were done by Forever Bloss Photography. They rock though!!

    Thank you everyone! Happy V day!!

    And Oph thank you!! I was going to share that one too but thought I'd save it ;)

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  12. JenniferFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I love that last one. It is beautiful.

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  13. PhaseThreeOfLifeFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    I've been a reader of your blog since you were pregnant and just have to tell you -- your daughter is SO stinkin' cute! Love the Valentine's photos shoot. It is all kinds of precious.

    I'm also loving your 365 project. What a wonderful idea and what a beautiful gift it will be for her one day. I may have steal the idea for my little guy (he's five months old).

    Thanks for sharing with us!

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  14. Army MamaFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    She is such a doll and nice job on the Tutu dress!

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  15. melifaifFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I feel like a lil piggy right now with how much I am squealing over these photos!!! #1 and #2 are my favorites!!!! She is so so so so CUTE!!!! And the hair. Oh, the hair! I remember Layla's growing out...and it was so fun. Now it can touch her bottom, but still curls up to her chin. Love it!!!

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  16. melifaifFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    And I almost for got! Don;t know how though...the tutu dress is just TUTU much! ;-) So perfect.

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  17. EllenFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I, too, love the 365 project! Great job, she will cherish having these photos when she is older. Also, that headband she is wearing in the Valentine's photos is precious!

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  18. K. Elizabeth @ YUMMommyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Awww...the pics are adorable and I'm glad to hear that you guys had an enjoyable Valentine's Day!!

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  19. Jen LangFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    very sweet!

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  20. VeronikaFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    What precious pictures!! :)

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  21. Jen LangMay 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    very sweet!

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  22. HaleyMay 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    She is such a doll and nice job on the Tutu dress!

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  23. PhaseThreeOfLifeMay 13, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I've been a reader of your blog since you were pregnant and just have to tell you -- your daughter is SO stinkin' cute! Love the Valentine's photos shoot. It is all kinds of precious.

    I'm also loving your 365 project. What a wonderful idea and what a beautiful gift it will be for her one day. I may have steal the idea for my little guy (he's five months old).

    Thanks for sharing with us!

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