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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Top 11 of 2011

December 28, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Top 11 of 2011

Filed Under: Family, Photography

The time has finally come to post the Top 11 photos of your kiddos that you have taken. I can not wait to see your photos. You can check out my Top 10 of 2010. Here are my Top 11 Photos of my boys. My how they have changed.

Dustyn’s 3rd Birthday.

Spit bubble reflection.

Eating Oreos with mom.

Carsyn’s 1st Birthday photo.

Dustyn splashing in his pool.

Just love this one of him in his owl hat.

Finger painting turned bad.

Carsyn using his pointy finger. YAY! Inspired by his determination.

Dustyns first day of school.

Santa Carsyn.

The boys on Christmas. Love them. This melts my heart.



Here’s how it works:
-Go through your images from the past year and pick your favorite 11 images of your kids or pets.
-Post your top 11 pictures on your blog or Flickr account starting December 28th through January 4th.
-Link up at with the link here at Naptime Momtog, Click it Up a Notch or Click.Pray.Love.
-Put our button on your post. If the button is not there you will not be eligible to win

Listed below are the prizes up for grabs.

 Workshop Seat in Clickin’ Moms – Shooting 101: The Best Darn Beginner Class Ever = $300

 Tan or Red Leather Camera Necklace from Barberry and Lace = $23
$25 Gift Certificate to Better Life Bags

As always, please remember this is NOT A PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST! The winners will be chosen randomly. That means we could have up to 3 winners!! So what are you waiting for! Start searching through the past year of photos and select your Top 11! Be sure to add this button to your blog so others know you will be participating!!

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  1. Pieni Lintu says

    January 6, 2012 at 4:53 am

    So cute shots!!! :) That spit bubble was so funny! :D Owl hat is so cool - have you made it self? :)
  2. Sue Anderson says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    These are just wonderful! =)
  3. sabrina says

    January 4, 2012 at 2:21 pm

    oh my gosh, somehow i missed the santa carsyn picture before! I LOVE IT!!!
  4. Cedar says

    January 4, 2012 at 1:13 am

    Such an incredible collection! So much diversity of fun and enjoyment! I hope my collection next year can be like this!
  5. misc.alaina says

    January 3, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    Love the ones you chose! Especially love the owl hat shot, and the jumping in the pool! Happy New Year!!
  6. Point & Shoot says

    January 3, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    what a great collection. They are so cute and especially love that last one...what a sweet shot.
  7. Anne U says

    January 3, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    These shots of the boys are absolutely adorable, the spit bubble is my fave, as well as the last shot.
  8. leigh vs laundry says

    January 3, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    That spit bubble shot is amazing!
  9. allison hoffman says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:11 am

    lovely shots and beautiful memories!! I love, love Carsyn's hat!! and what fun with Dustin in the pool!
    • allison hoffman says

      January 2, 2012 at 8:12 am

      p.s. I can't believe I forgot!! Thanks so much for the encouragement and featuring me on facebook!!
  10. Jen says

    January 1, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    Gorgeous photos, Sarah...as usual :) That bubble shot is so awesome and creative.
  11. Galit Breen says

    December 31, 2011 at 11:05 am

    Oh my heart, stunning! Pure stunning! Happy 2012 to you and your (Should I say it again?) stunning family!
  12. Lori@ Teacher Turned Mommy says

    December 31, 2011 at 9:51 am

    great pictures and such a fun thing to do. it was hard to narrow it down. I can't imagine how hard it was for you since you always have awesome photos
  13. Ciara L says

    December 30, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Thank you for the kind comment on my blog. I am so happy I joined in to the link up...I have found so much inspiration and new blogs to follow :) I love the two photos with the white blanket our doors...the white blanket really bounces great light on your babes face. The bubble reflection is pretty awesome too.
  14. Living Free says

    December 30, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving me a comment. You have some fabulous shots of your boys. I love that summer pool shot, it really captures the moment.
  15. Lisa says

    December 30, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Great photos! Your boys are too cute!
  16. secret mom thoughts says

    December 30, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Beautiful look back on the year.
  17. NotJustAnotherJennifer says

    December 30, 2011 at 10:50 am

    those are amazing photos!
  18. Erin says

    December 30, 2011 at 9:34 am

    Beautiful Sarah!
  19. Naomi says

    December 30, 2011 at 9:07 am

    Aww so great! Love the owl hat!
  20. Run DMT says

    December 30, 2011 at 5:38 am

    They are all so wonderful! I love, love, love the bubbly drool shot. That's the best! What an awesome capture! Thanks for hosting a fun and oh-so-very-challenging photo challenge! :-)
  21. Kimberly says

    December 29, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Wow! These are all so great! I can see why they are your favorites! I still love the one of Dustyn with the paint all over him. :) Hoping to get my post done tomorrow.
  22. Jenny says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:32 pm

    Cute pics! Thanks for the fun link up!
  23. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    December 29, 2011 at 11:35 am

    what a great idea! I just saw this while visiting your blog an dhad to join in! Your boys are so adorable!
  24. Kim ~ Recipes To Run ON says

    December 29, 2011 at 7:29 am

    Your photography is stunning!!! Jumping over for 12 Things and looking forward to reading regularly. Happy New Year!
  25. Raymonde says

    December 29, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Absolutely love the reflection in the saliva bubble. Genius! Have a very happy new 2012! xxx
  26. Rosie@leavesnbloom says

    December 29, 2011 at 3:02 am

    ahh those are just superb memories Sarah.
  27. amy@agoodlife says

    December 29, 2011 at 2:19 am

    i think owl hat carsyn is my favorite... i have to remember to do this link up! i LOVE it :)
  28. Katherines corner says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    What a wonderful idea. I love all of your photos. The last one is my favorite. Unfortunately I can't participate in this one. No children at home and no pets.......... xo
  29. natosha says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Beautiful photos. The finger painting gone wrong is so awesome. I love photos that capture the every day crazy of toddlers
  30. Selena says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:36 pm

    That last shot is precious but I just love the bubble shot! It has always been on of my favorites!
  31. Branson says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    The owl and the finger paint both immediately come to mind when I think of your photos for this year, so awesome choices! I love them all, though!
  32. Jessica says

    December 28, 2011 at 7:53 pm

    Wow such amazing shots. I think the bubble shot will always be my favorite. So glad you linked up with us.
  33. Lauri says

    December 28, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    I love the spit bubble shot, lol, too cute! Such a wonderful series.
  34. Adeena says

    December 28, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    I love Dustyn in the pool, and Santa Carsyn, and that messy, painted face, and the spit bubbles, and that owl hat!! {so cute!} and the last one (awwww!)... okay, I love them all. :D Great choices!
  35. Kristen says

    December 28, 2011 at 4:48 pm

    L.O.V.E. the spit bubble reflection!! and the owl hat pic is beautiful....all of them are beautiful. :)
  36. Artistically Amy says

    December 28, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I can't believe how much they both have grown this year! And your photos are all so beautiful, I couldn't pick a favorite.
  37. JDaniel4's Mom says

    December 28, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    I really tried to pick a favorite, but I loved all of your photos! The last one is super sweet!
  38. Amy at love-bug-blog.com says

    December 28, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    these are so incredible! I can see why they are your top 11. Perfect. Thank you for sending me this link!! I'm all linked up now! :)
  39. Ashley Sisk says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:27 am

    I love all of these so much - so many great moments you captured.
  40. Jessica says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:20 am

    LOVVEE the owl hat and painted face, but they're all wonderful. Teach me, please! :)
  41. Gina says

    December 28, 2011 at 10:00 am

    These really are great shots Sarah!!! I will be joining you all for this one on Saturday! :)
  42. SarahinSC says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Beautiful shots Sarah! I think I'm going to try this. Seems like I can take good pictures of everyone else's children, just not mine though!
  43. Kim C. says

    December 28, 2011 at 9:18 am

    These are wonderful! The spit bubble reflection is so cool! Wow!
  44. Buckeroomama says

    December 28, 2011 at 7:12 am

    These are all SO precious --especially the last one. I always love seeing photos of sibling sweetness; never fails to melt my heart. :) Thank you for hosting this photo round-up. I absolutely mean it when I say that this has got to be one of my favorite memes. It's always such a treat to see all the precious pictures of all the kiddies. :)
  45. Amber says

    December 28, 2011 at 6:52 am

    I know I have said it before, but Dustyn's grin is the BEST!!! He always puts a smile on my face. It has been fun watching the boy's grow and change this year. It has also been fun to grow with you on this photog journey. Here's to another year!!!
  46. Sara says

    December 28, 2011 at 6:26 am

    All so gorgeous Sarah, your boys are so adorable and I love the moments you captured. Santa Carsyn is my favourite, incredibly cute!!
  47. Courtney says

    December 28, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Too precious! These are definitely some favorites!! I love the one of Carsyn in that Santa suit! His expression couldn't be cuter!! Adorable!
  48. Michelle Kennedy says

    December 28, 2011 at 12:30 am

    All fantastic shots! I love the one of Dustyn splashing in the water and Carsyn in his little owl hat :)

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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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