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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Beginning of Carsyn’s Diagnosis

February 9, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Beginning of Carsyn’s Diagnosis

Filed Under: Family, Photography, Special Needs Tagged With: carsyn, cerebral palsy, Holoprosencephaly

UPDATE on Carsyn: As long as no one is sick today, they are coming to discuss his evaluation results and set up an action plan. I am so anxious & nervous. Thanks again friends for all your support and prayers. I have felt them through these weeks of uncertainty and waiting. If you know me I have no patience whats so ever. ha ha! This has taught me to have some though.

My plan for Joy of Love’s Day 7 was to do a generation photo with hubby and the boys. Dustyn wasn’t cooperating as you can see in the photo below he is clothes-less again. I want to do a really good photo this weekend during the day outside. We will see if that happens. Hubby’s birthday is on Saturday, but he has to work so maybe on Sunday. Anyways here are some photos that I took that I am going to use for Day 8. My husband gave me my boys. I am forever grateful for that. He has also given me so much for my photography love. He has believed in my passion.

{yes Carsyn is wearing his Halloween Pajamas. Hey, if the Pajamas fit, where them…}

{I do wear contacts, but at home I wear glasses most of the time}

Carsyn has been sitting up so well lately. He still topples over a lot though.  The above storyboard is from Pixel Perfect.

Make sure you head on over to Four Plus an Angel today . Jess wrote an awesome post and included some photos of mine.

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  1. Erika B says

    February 11, 2011 at 1:57 am

    You all look so beautiful! Your BW is always so perfectly crisp and clear. Lovely! Erika B
  2. Adeena says

    February 10, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Love how you do B&W. :)
  3. Wendi says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:25 am

    Aw! Another great post from you - I just love checking your site to see all of the great photos - your photography skills are superb! Love and hugs, wendi :)
  4. charmaine says

    February 10, 2011 at 12:23 am

    Great shots...loving the black and white! I really hope you had your visit today and you got some answers......take care!
  5. Kathleen says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    I hope the doctor's appointment went well!! Love this post, especially the one of Daddy and Son. So sweet!
  6. SavvyLittleWomen-Kate says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    Love the pics, so beautiful! Praying for you!
  7. Angee says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:57 pm

    Love your pictures! I hope everything went well today. Liv wears her Halloween shirts when I behind on laundry.
  8. sarah @ life {sweet} life says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    beautiful pictures!! you are so talented. :) and we are still wearing halloween pj's too! and using thanksgiving and Christmas bibs. :) like you said, if it fits...who cares?!
  9. Jean w/ Typical Suburban Family says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I couldn't agree more on the pajamas (ahem - as I sit here wearing my candy corn socks from Halloween!). We wear pajamas (and socks) as long as they fit regardless how many months past the holiday. HAHA! Heck - I posted pics last week of someone in our household wearing Christmas socks: http://www.typicalsuburbanfamily.com/2011/02/02/things-i-love/ How did the meeting go regarding the eval?
  10. tiffany franklin says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:57 pm

    the black and whites look great.
  11. Helen says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Beautiful, as always! I love that you posted all of these in B&W. I really need to remember to use B&W more often!
  12. Chic Homeschool Mama says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    That second shot just keeps pulling me in
  13. SarahinSC says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Great shots Sarah! What precious cuties you have. Hope you do get Carsyn's eval back. Being patient is HARD work!
  14. marcip says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Love these photos... so great.
  15. Meg :) says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:18 am

    My Snowdrop is wearing Halloween PJs today, too. :)
  16. Tara says

    February 9, 2011 at 11:06 am

    Great shots of your family...thinking of you all...hope everything goes well.
  17. Ashley Sisk says

    February 9, 2011 at 10:25 am

    Praying for a visit today! And I love these pictures of the family. Love them in bw.
  18. Katy says

    February 9, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Beautiful B&W's your boys are such cuties!
  19. Secret Mom Thoughts says

    February 9, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Beautiful boys and photos.
  20. Tracy says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:50 am

    Praying for Carsyn and YOU!! Your photos are fantastic yet again and I'm sooo jealous you have such great support from your husband. My husband is glad I have a hobby, but gets annoyed easily when I won't put the camera down... it's a delicate balance.
  21. Coffee Break Mama says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:24 am

    Beautiful boys and beautiful photos - thinking of you as you patiently wait for answers. PS - I like your glasses!
  22. Jessica says

    February 9, 2011 at 7:24 am

    Great shots as always and our post is up, hope you approve!! I will be thinking of you this afternoon.
  23. justine Gordon says

    February 9, 2011 at 6:53 am

    gorgeous black and whites, hope all goes well and fingers crossed
  24. AJ says

    February 9, 2011 at 5:39 am

    Beautiful b&w post...love the one with you and your boy...so sweet!
  25. Buckeroomama says

    February 9, 2011 at 4:06 am

    Oh, I love this series of B/W photos! Beautiful.
  26. Lisa says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:55 am

    Love the photo of you and your little boy . . . so sweet!
  27. kristin says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:20 am

    You take the best picture of "eyes"! Your kids have incredible eyes to begin with but you make them look fantastic!
  28. Summer says

    February 9, 2011 at 12:13 am

    Love the pics. Conners Bdays Friday ;-) Happy bday to your hubby. They share a bday week. Haha Congrats on getting to page 4. :-) you got there fast I think. You look great in glasses. I wouldn't have patience for cancelations either if it came to baby. I hope it goes well!!

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I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

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