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You are here: Home | Family | A smile starts on the lips…

August 9, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

A smile starts on the lips…

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: dustyn

 

A smile starts on the lips

A grin spreads to the eyes,

A chuckle comes from the belly;

But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul, Overflows, and bubbles all around.

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  1. Branson says

    August 13, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Love this post so much!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 13, 2011 at 8:48 pm

      Thanks Branson.
  2. Tricia says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:21 am

    Great Photos and beautiful little boy! Love the quote! Yes, I would definately link up here!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks Tricia.
  3. miedzyzdroje says

    August 11, 2011 at 7:05 am

    Only a smiling visitor here to share the love (:, btw outstanding design and style .
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks so much.
  4. Courtney @ The Mommy Matters says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:54 pm

    I love how these photos tell the story of a little boy. :) So much fun!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:53 pm

      Thanks so much Courtney.
  5. Jenny says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:44 pm

    These shots are perfect! I love how he smiles on the camera! He is so bubbly and very adorable! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks Jenny.
  6. Summer says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    He is so so so cute! Love the bubble pictures.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:52 pm

      Thanks Summer.
  7. Gina says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    It's always so much fun to play with bubbles. I couldn't help but notice his little tongue sticking through the wand on that one- I wonder what he thought of the taste :) hehee
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 11:10 pm

      He he. I was wondering if anyone would notice. He kept doing it over and over so I guess he liked the taste. ha ha.
  8. Jessica says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    These shots are amazing Sarah and I love his shirt!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 11:09 pm

      Thanks so much Jessica.
  9. Becky says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:49 pm

    The bubble shots are the best!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 11:09 pm

      Thank you Becky!
  10. Heidi says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Wonderful shots-I love the smiling theme too! Thanks for participating in my challenge this week Sarah!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 7:47 pm

      Thank you Heidi.
  11. charity says

    August 10, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    The pictures are so cute. Love the progression of thought through your pictures!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 15, 2011 at 10:46 pm

      Thanks so much Charity.
  12. Uyen says

    August 10, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    what a handsome little fella! I love these photos...great job, Sarah!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 7:46 pm

      Aww. Thanks. :)
  13. Stacy Uncorked says

    August 10, 2011 at 4:24 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this! And each and every shot, too! ;)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 7:46 pm

      Thank you Stacy.
  14. Erin says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:47 pm

    These are sweet pictures! Trying to catch up on your blog, it's been a while!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      Thanks Erin. My most recent update on Carsyn is here http://naptimemomtog.com/carsyn/an-update-on-sweet-carsyn/ so you don't have to go searching. How are you feeling?
  15. Meryl says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Sweet photos and sweet little boys!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks Meryl.
  16. Tayarra says

    August 10, 2011 at 1:15 pm

    Nicely done, Sarah! Love all the changes! Great pics!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Tayarra.
  17. melanie says

    August 10, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    LOVE this post so much! You have a beautiful boy, & his beautiful heart shines through all your shots!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks so much Melanie.
  18. WeeMason's Mom says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:44 am

    What awesome pictures (as always!!) His shirt made me chuckle! I don't usually like the "No Girls Allowed" stuff but the rest made up for it. LOL And yes, I would for sure link up here too :o)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      Awww. Thanks. :)
  19. betty jo says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:43 am

    These are awesome shots! He is such a cutie pie. My fave is the second one called Grin. Adore his shirt. Super bubble picks too.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks Betty Jo.
  20. Lisa says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:24 am

    His shirt is so cute! Love his smile!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:19 pm

      Thank you Lisa!
  21. Girl Talk says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Beautiful shots! He is super cute! Love the captions too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Aimee.
  22. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw Creek says

    August 10, 2011 at 11:14 am

    This is my first visit...Gorgeous pictures!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks so much Katie.
  23. Toronto Teacher Mom (w/linky) says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:38 am

    Those are some really great shots!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:16 pm

      Thank you!! :)
  24. The Info Mouse says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Great photos! I love the shirt he is wearing too! Thanks for linking up to WW :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you. :D
  25. Kerry Rossow says

    August 10, 2011 at 10:00 am

    These shots soooo tell his story! Love. Kerry at housetalkn.blogspot.com
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you Kerry!
  26. Ashley Sisk says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I love how you put together this post - beautiful.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks so much Ashley. :)
  27. emily says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Awesome shots...he is adorable! and yes!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Emily.
  28. Becky says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:28 am

    These are Great captures! I love the writing as well. Very nice! He is too cute!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:13 pm

      Thanks Becky!
  29. Carrie says

    August 10, 2011 at 9:03 am

    Gorgeous! How can anyone not smile when there are bubbles floating about?
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:04 pm

      Thanks Carrie!
  30. Gretchen says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:59 am

    This is such a sweet post! Love the photos, love the stages of smiling! =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks Gretchen.
  31. Wendy [mapsgirl] says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:34 am

    Fun photos!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks Wendy.
  32. Mom to 2 Posh Lil Divas says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:09 am

    what lovely photos - he is a very handsome lil boy! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 2:59 pm

      Thank you!! :D
  33. kelly @ In everything says

    August 10, 2011 at 8:08 am

    Sweet pictures and I love the words;) I'd link up with you;)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 2:01 pm

      Thanks Kelly!
  34. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:58 am

    He is adorable. Love his shirt and the photos.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 1:06 pm

      Thank you! :D
  35. Tracy says

    August 10, 2011 at 7:53 am

    How adorable!! Both the verbiage and the boy.... :-)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks Tracy.
  36. Nancy says

    August 10, 2011 at 5:37 am

    A beautiful boy, Sarah. :) Love your captures.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks so much Nancy!
  37. amy@agoodlife says

    August 10, 2011 at 3:18 am

    so cute sarah! he is getting so big. LOVE his shirt :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      Thanks Amy. He is!!
  38. hilljean says

    August 10, 2011 at 2:38 am

    Your photography is downright inspirational. These are beautiful! And I love his shirt.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 10, 2011 at 1:03 pm

      Aww. Thanks so much!

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