funny valentine.

When I was pregnant, a friend told me that she liked to take her babies to get photos done every month to document their first years. At the time, this seemed reasonable. This is back when I thought stay-at-home moms have all the time in the world. I started off strong, clipping coupons and dressing Claire in some cute little number each month. This lasted a few months. Then, I realized that getting professional photos is a pain. And frequently Claire's smiles resembled looks of terror. Also Nate offered me a new camera if I stopped getting the professional ones done. So, we compromised. I still take her occasionally, but if I miss a month, it's not like I haven't taken a zillion shots of her myself that month. Still, it is fun to get them taken, once they're done. This is Claire's 9 month picture. The kid cracks me up.