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Sarah Halstead

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December 27, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Christmas 2011

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Just a few of my favorite shots from our Christmas.

First thing Christmas morning. Their goodies and Dustyn waking up. Love the bed head in the bottom right photo.

Dustyn opening the game he has been wanting. Poppy and Nana got it for him.

Dustyn opening some other presents.

Brotherly love. They are so cute.


Carsyn enjoying some of his new presents. That zebra is perfect size and the handles are great because he can wrap his hands around them. He does well but if he gets distracted or excited he will fall so you have to stay close.

Carsyn got this touch screen music player. It is made to look like an ipad but only has that one screen. Carsyn LOVES it.

Opening some other presents. He was so proud of himself when he unwrapped. It was slow going but he had fun.

Kenny’s keychain from the lovely Amy Cornwell. He loved it!!

My new boots and pajama pants.

Kenny setting up my new computer. YAY!! Still don’t have everything transferred over yet. Still working on it.

One of my favorite photos of the day. I love that little pointy finger out and his concentration.

Overall it was such a wonderful Christmas. I am so thankful for my husband and all that he does for us and I am very thankful for my family. They are all amazing. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

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  1. Lucy R - SEO Los Angeles says

    January 9, 2012 at 9:19 am

    OMG !! Great photography !! Keep posting more !!
  2. Brooke says

    December 28, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    Looks like a wonderful Christmas was had in your house ;D Love the cool ipad thing. My kids would love it!
  3. Lolo says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Looks like a wonderful Christmas! Does your little ones totally love Once Upon a Monster?!
  4. Kimberly says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:27 pm

    Looks like a wonderful time! Your boys are so adorable! I bet they were fun to watch open their gifts this year.
  5. Buckeroomama says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:58 pm

    Looks like a wonderful Christmas! That smile on Carsyn's face is just precious.
  6. Karli says

    December 27, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    Awwww...these are precious Sarah! The boys in their matching jammies??! LOVE!! What a wonderful day it looks like you had! Your boys are just adorable. :-)
  7. Susan says

    December 27, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    Oh what fun! I got a new computer this year too! What kind did you get? I'm loving mine! :-) It looks like we got similar screen sizes. I’m so glad I no longer have to try and edit picts on our small netbook. Hope you have a great week!
  8. Laura says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:59 am

    It looks like everyone really had a wonderful Christmas at your house--the smiles on your boys' faces really say it all! (I love the combo of your pjs and new boots, haha!)
  9. Gina says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:37 am

    What a really great day Sarah- super excited for you & the new computer & boots. That last shot really is darling! Love the new header too :)
  10. kathy says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Haha...Totally lovin' that photo of your new computer getting set up! Looks like a wonderful Christmas morning. Kathy
  11. WeeMason's Mom says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:33 am

    Oh my gosh, I'm coming to steal their pajamas!! Love love love the pictures!! They're both so cute and they look so happy with everything they got! This looks like a Christmas morning that dreams are made of :o)
  12. SarahinSC says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Beautiful shots of your beautiful family! I don't know why, but Carsyn's smile makes me melt every time I see it!
  13. Kaye Swain says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:04 am

    Awwww - what sweet photos for Sweet Shot Tuesday. The smiles were delightful and the fun contagious. Thanks for a lovely visit.
  14. Ashley Sisk says

    December 27, 2011 at 10:00 am

    It looks like you guys had a wonderful day - love it. Congrats on the new computer. How fun!
  15. deb says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:55 am

    These are all so wonderful! Looks like a beautiful Christmas morning! Carsyn looks so cute on his little zebra and I love the one of Dustyn in black and white looking all excited at his gifts. So cute! Congrats on the new computer!
  16. Tara says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Merry Christmas!! Looks like you had a wonderful day! I love little Carsyn's finger picture!
  17. keli says

    December 27, 2011 at 9:06 am

    so sweet :) glad you guys had a wonderful holiday!
  18. secret mom thoughts says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Looks like a fun Christmas.
  19. Lori says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:43 am

    Very nice photos! Love the boys' p.j.'s, just too cute! Lori
  20. Pieni Lintu says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Cute pictures :)
  21. Jessica says

    December 27, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Awww, looks like a FUN Christmas!!!!
  22. Tracy says

    December 27, 2011 at 7:21 am

    Great photos!!! Looks like fun was had by all. I wish you guys only the best in 2012.
  23. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    December 27, 2011 at 7:16 am

    What a fantastic Christmas! LOVE that guitar pick key chain. So fun!
  24. Vhen says

    December 27, 2011 at 2:05 am

    wonderful photos! Im sure you really had a happy Christmas! http://vlayugan.blogspot.com/2011/12/sashas-first-christmas-party-at-school.html
  25. Susan says

    December 27, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Oh these were just awesome pictures. I love your boys matching PJ's!! Yes...it was a great Christmas!! Happy New Year?
  26. Stasha says

    December 27, 2011 at 12:59 am

    What lovely Christmas you had. Your boys are so handsome!

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