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Sarah Halstead

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October 11, 2010 By Sarah Halstead

5 Months

Filed Under: Family, Photography

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eeekkk… Carsyn is almost half of a year old. Where has the time gone? I know I say that every month, but seriously does it have to go by so fast.
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See that scratch on his face? The poor little guy did it in his sleep last night. Of course right before pictures. I thought of editing it out but then it wouldn’t be “Carsyn” He is always scratching himself. 

blog3He is so close to being able to sit on his own. He can do it for a few seconds but then he falls over. So I resorted to doing a basket this month. Next month maybe he will be sitting up for pictures.
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He still hates tummy time and laying flat on his back unless he is sleeping. He LOVES his exersaucer. He also loves to stand up holding on to our hands. I have a feeling he will walk before he crawls like Dustyn did. 

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He still loves his Daddy so much, no only mommyitis here. He smiles at everyone. No stranger anxiety yet.
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He is over all a happy baby. Only time he cries is if he is sleepy or hungry. He has been such an easy baby. He loves to talk. It is so adorable. He will talk to Dustyn to try and get his attention. Really cute!
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He is still waking up 1-2 times a night. Once around 11pm and once around 5am. Then he goes back to sleep until around 7am. He is taking 3 pretty long naps during the day.

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{my focus was off in this picture, but his face was too cute not to share!} 

I love this little boy so much. He has brought so much joy to our family. Dustyn loves him too, always giving him hugs and kisses it is so sweet.
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  1. ShortyRobs says

    October 15, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    I especially love his twinkling eyes in the last photo :)
  2. Katie says

    October 12, 2010 at 8:18 am

    He is so cute! I just want to squeeze him! My daughter is 2 and will soon lose her chubbies...I'm going to miss them. Oh, and I totally agree about the out of focus shot...that face is too cute to worry about focus! :)
  3. Andie says

    October 11, 2010 at 10:35 pm

    These are great!! I do this for Liam every month. It's so much fun and it's neat to watch them grow monthly as you look back. Oh, and thanks for the comment. However, I changed it back to my original photo that I edited. I didn't like how grainy the texture and the vintage edit made my photo look. I'm so wishy washy...lol.
  4. Midwest Mommy says

    October 11, 2010 at 10:26 pm

    Oh they are all adorable!!! I love that last one!
  5. Mama P says

    October 11, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Oh my, 5 months already? My lil one is now 3 months- time sure if flying by. I want a redo lol. I just wish it'd slow down, before we know it they are going to be turning 1. ahaha, great pictures Sarah!! I love them, such a cute little boy!
  6. Angela says

    October 11, 2010 at 9:41 pm

    He is just adorable! Thanks for sharing these photos!
  7. SarahinSC says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:50 pm

    He is precious! That smile makes me smile! I love how you didn't touch up his scratch. That is part of who he is at the moment and instead of having a perfect picture, you're truly capturing the memory of him being 5 months old. Love it!
  8. Karli says

    October 11, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    Oh man, what a CUTIE pie! Your pictures are wonderful, and the basket is so "fall" - I love it! :-) And I was just discussing with my mom today how they ALWAYS scratch their face, fall off their bike, etc...right before pictures. Gotta love kids!
  9. CraftGirlAlli says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    he's adorable!!!
  10. AmyLee says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:55 pm

    ahhh, poor baby! that scratch looks like it HURT. happy 5 months, our boys are so close in age! how fun :)
  11. Mommy Life With 5 says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    He is adorable, scratch and all !!!
  12. Jessica says

    October 11, 2010 at 7:37 pm

    Gorgeous photos! I love the fall colors in the background! What a cute little boy too!
  13. ArtTales says

    October 11, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    Adorable!
  14. Savvy Little Women - Kate says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Sweet mercy, could he be any cuter?? SO sweet!
  15. Zookeeper Jess says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    I can't believe he's 5 months old already! How is that possible!

    He's getting so big and is just more adorable by the day!
  16. Mommyto2 says

    October 11, 2010 at 5:29 pm

    The last one is too sweet!
  17. - Jessi - says

    October 11, 2010 at 4:16 pm

    So cute! Love the basket & expressions.
  18. The Wishful Lamb says

    October 11, 2010 at 4:13 pm

    aww he is beautiful the last pic is my fav!
  19. Shawntae says

    October 11, 2010 at 4:05 pm

    I love him scratch and all! I could just eat those cheeks I don't know how you contain yourself!! He is soo soo adorable
  20. Adeena says

    October 11, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    He is so cute!! :D

    I remember when my baby girl was 6 months... sigh. They do grow up so quickly!!
  21. The Clip Cafe says

    October 11, 2010 at 3:44 pm

    He is just adorable!! I want to eat him :-)
  22. Rachel says

    October 11, 2010 at 3:32 pm

    Sweet!! They are growing up way too fast! Paxton will be 6 months Saturday and I'm getting sad...I just vividly remember him being born and it really feels like it was just last week!!

    Bless his little heart...that scratch is awful! Paxton attacks himself pretty good sometimes! (Baby nails grow entirely too fast & are way too sharp!!)
  23. Ashley Sisk says

    October 11, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    These are really cute - he has so much expression.

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