Modeling is Probably Not in Her Future...

This past weekend, I had two goals.  The first was to finish Stella's book of her first year (I can't believe it has already been a year).  My second goal was to get a good picture of Stella to use for this year's Christmas card.  Let's just say only one of the two were accomplished.

About two weeks ago I was in Buy Buy Baby looking for a humidifier for Stella's room.  While there I noticed adorable Christmas bloomers... white with red ruffles on the butt.  I bought them instantly because I knew they would make for an adorable Christmas card.  So Saturday morning created my background by using a large black piece of fabric.  I wrapped a large box in red paper and attached a big bow... the backdrop was set.  Next I put Stella in her Bloomers and grabbed the camera.

My plan was to have Stella stand, facing the box (obviously holding onto it for support.)  She was then going to look back at me over her right shoulder while wearing a Santa hat.  I had envisioned it beautifully as I laid in bed Friday night.  She put the hat on, stood at the box, turned around with the most perfect smile...

Then I woke up from that dream and this is what we got instead.

You want me to wear a hat?

You want me to stand still?

Oh, I'm supposed to look at you now?

I will look at you, only because you are feeding me?

Daddy please save me...

Really... was I asking that much?  Needless to say, we didn't get the perfect Christmas Card picture.  But I did finish the book of her first year, so at least I finished half of what I set out to do.