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May 11, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Flashback from Carsyn's 1st Year

Filed Under: Family

Carsyn is a year old today. I can hardly believe it. Where has the past year gone? In some ways it has seemed to drag on, but in other ways it has flown by. I am hoping to do a cake smash photo shoot with him this week. {if I can ever kick this cold/cough to the curb}. I saw on Carsyn’s top gum today a little, tiny bit of blood. Maybe his top teeth are coming and that could be the cause of his fussiness. I have been working on party stuff. Not a lot of big things to do, but I do have lots of little things. I am getting some help from my mom and my mil. So hopefully I won’t get too stressed. I know he is only a year and won’t remember it anyways, but I am so excited about the Dr. Seuss theme.

 

Anyways on to the pictures. Click on the first one, then you can scroll through them all to see how much he has changed. You can also see how much my photography has improved. Ha ha!

 

Wordish WednesdayLive and Love...Out Loudseven clown circus

The Paper Mama Better in BulkDear Crissyand then, she {snapped}

Can you spare a couple seconds? Click on the button below then click the thumbs up. Thanks so much! We made it into the top 25 and need to stay there until next week.

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  1. Misty says

    May 12, 2011 at 12:29 am

    Happy Birthday sweet sweet Carsyn!
  2. Andrea says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    My big guy just turned five. Every birthday is so different and exciting. Feels like we just had 1 and now were at 5!
  3. alicia says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    What a fun stroll down memory lane. He sure is a handsome one. Happy birthday big guy!
  4. Grumplestilskin says

    May 11, 2011 at 8:47 pm

    Aw, happy birthday Carsyn!
  5. Nicolasa says

    May 11, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    Happy Birthday to your little man!
  6. marcip says

    May 11, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    Sooo Cute!! Happy Birthday Carsyn!!!
  7. Tayarra says

    May 11, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    Love these! Happy Birthday to your happy little man!
  8. Chelsey says

    May 11, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    Happy first! Yay! And, happy belated mama's day to you. :)
  9. SavvyLittleWomen - Kate says

    May 11, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    Oh my goodness, time flies! Happy Birthday to your little guy!!
  10. Marci says

    May 11, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    Happy Birthday Carsyn!! :) Time does fly..thank goodness we have our cameras to capture all the precious moments!
  11. Stacy Uncorked says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:32 am

    Awwww! He is so precious!! Happy Birthday to your little cutie! :)
  12. L. says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:27 am

    Happy birthday Carsyn! He's such a handsome little guy!
  13. Rosie Grey says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:18 am

    Wonderful photos, Sarah, and Happy Birthday Carsyn!
  14. Branson says

    May 11, 2011 at 11:04 am

    So, sooo sweet! Happy bday lil man! :)
  15. Adeena says

    May 11, 2011 at 10:29 am

    Happy 1st Birthday, Carsyn!! :D He's so adorable. I can't get over his cheeks, and that grin! :D That 4 months old pic kills me. And yes, you've definitely improved with your skillz! ;)
  16. Angee says

    May 11, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Happy Birthday Carsyn! I love seeing how they change from infant to baby to little boy. I hope y'all have a wonderful day celebrating Carsyn!
  17. Ashley Sisk says

    May 11, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Happy Birthday Carsysn! Wish I could be there to celebrate!
  18. Roselle says

    May 11, 2011 at 10:02 am

    yay!! happy birthday to your little one year old!!!
  19. Tammy says

    May 11, 2011 at 9:26 am

    He is so precious! Happy 1st Birthday, cutie pie! Enjoy every moment and of course take LOTS of pictures!! :)
  20. Annie @ Mama Dweeb says

    May 11, 2011 at 9:23 am

    Happy Birthday Carsyn!! I have loved watching him grow, I hope you all enjoy this special day!!
  21. Erin says

    May 11, 2011 at 9:06 am

    I love these Sarah! Such a beautiful baby and so cool that have been able to document his first year so beautifully.
  22. casey says

    May 11, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Happy birthday to your sweet little angel!! I hope the BD stuff comes together well and so glad you have your Mom's help!! Hope it all goes smoothly!
  23. sabrina says

    May 11, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Happy birthday carsyn!! love that smile, he's so cute :)
  24. Tracy says

    May 11, 2011 at 7:48 am

    Happy birthday Carsyn!!!! You just keep getting better looking over the years... oops... year.. ha ha!
  25. Rosie@leavesnbloom says

    May 11, 2011 at 3:27 am

    Happy Birthday Carsyn! He's just so beautiful Sarah especially with his little crochet hat on. Have a great family celebration :).......... I only heard about cake smashing recently while blogging - my boys would have loved that when they were little.
  26. Ambria D says

    May 11, 2011 at 12:54 am

    It probably is his teeth : ( Poor guy! We are going through the same thing! You should get an amber teething necklace. It's the ONLY thing that helps my LO with his teething pain. And OMG!!!! I LOVE the pictures! I didn't know you cloth diapered! Do you still do it? I love the diaper in the 1 month pictures. Is it a Nifty Nappy? He is SO freakin cute <3
  27. tiffany franklin says

    May 11, 2011 at 12:49 am

    he's changed so much into such a handsome little man!

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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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