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January 10, 2014 By Sarah Halstead

Catch the Moment 365 {Week #1}

Filed Under: Family, Project 365 Tagged With: Catch The Moment

Previously I participated in Project 365 in 2012 and 2011. I decided to take a break last year and not participate in Project 365. This year three of my favorite bloggers joined together to create Catch the Moment 365. I am so excited! I think this will encourage me to pick up my big girl camera and capture every day moments, instead of using my cell phone for everything. Though I am also participating in Catch the Moment 365 on Instagram if you want to follow me there and see every day moments with my cell phone. Anyways onto my photos this week.

Catch the Moment 365 – Week #1

Catch the Moment Week 1

1. Dustyn hanging out with Dixie. He was so excited that she was climbing up on his lap. | 2. Dustyn’s Monster Trucks left behind | 3. Found some leaves still hanging on. | 4. Carsyn concentrating on his iPad. | 5. Mess left behind by Dustyn. This is an every day occurrence, but I will probably miss it when he is older. | 6. On a nature walk with Dustyn. | 7.  Part of Carsyn’s daily routine. He takes a lot of different medicines. | 8.  You can see Dustyn’s 6 year molars coming in. Can’t believe he will be 6 in a month and a half!

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Linking up with Behind the Camera & Dreaming, Simply Stavish, and Nurse Loves Farmer

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  1. Jenn S (FotoJennic) says

    January 17, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    Those are really great photos. I've thought about doing the 365 project before, so perhaps I will look more in to this and watch yours too, of course.
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you! I have done it a few years. It is a lot of fun and really pushes your photography skills.
  2. Jennifer Hiles says

    January 15, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    He's precious. I too have a tendency to use the camera on my phone. I love that it is connected right to my Skydrive so I never have to worry about losing photos but I do prefer how they turn out on a regular camera.
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Thanks. Yes that is really nice.
  3. Dinky says

    January 13, 2014 at 2:58 pm

    Beautiful photos!! I want to take as beautiful photos as you take, you´re talented :)
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you! It has taken me a lot of practice.
  4. WeeMason's Mom says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:23 pm

    Love that picture of Dustyn and Dixie! It, however, is not possible that he's going to be 6 soon. Just not possible!
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Thank you! I know I can't believe it!
  5. Branson says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    LOVE #3!!! So many great shots here! :) The boys are getting so big!
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Thank you!!
  6. Mandy@ a sorta fairytale says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    These are all awesome! Beautiful little boys :)
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks Mandy!
  7. Shannon says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Such beautiful photographs..and cute little boys. You guys are so adorable.
    • Sarah says

      January 23, 2014 at 10:19 pm

      Thanks. I think they are pretty cute. :)
  8. JV says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Great shots. 1 & 8 are my favorites!
    • Sarah says

      January 12, 2014 at 8:46 am

      Thanks so much!
  9. Veronica Lee says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:37 am

    Awesome photos! Love your layout!
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thank you Veronica!
  10. Sarah [NurseLovesFarmer.com] says

    January 11, 2014 at 3:47 am

    I'm so happy that you've linked up with us Sarah, your photos are so inspiring!
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thanks so much Sarah!
  11. Mindi says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:59 pm

    Love, love all of these. I'm so glad your joining us!! :)
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thanks so much Mindi! I am excited to join without having to be the host. He he.
  12. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Beautiful photos! Do you use an action for your black and white photos?
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Thanks Amy. I do but then I make my own little adjustments.
      • Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

        January 11, 2014 at 11:19 am

        Is it a free one? I've been looking for a new good adjustable BW action.
        • Sarah says

          January 11, 2014 at 3:57 pm

          No it is in this $50 Set http://purephotoshopactions.com/?portfolio=pure-haze I really like their actions.
        • Sarah says

          January 11, 2014 at 4:01 pm

          OH and they do have a free sampler pack if you want to try out some of their stuff. http://www.mediafire.com/download/3wb4be5s2526wi5/PPA+A+Taste+Of+Pure+Sampler.zip
          • Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

            January 11, 2014 at 4:29 pm

            Marvelous! ;) Thank you so much! I'll check those out!
  13. Angie Agerter says

    January 10, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    I love how you have your photos of the week displayed, way to cute. The floor one, so creative, love it!
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Thanks so much Angie!
  14. RaD says

    January 10, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    After quitting in the middle of 2012 because I just couldn't keep up I chose to forgo 2013 as well. but I really missed it and started a separate blog so I could just post one picture a day. So far so good (except I need to edit yesterday's so it's getting put up late). I'll have to check out the Catch the Moment 365 blog. And I agree about the messes made by the kids, one day I'll surely miss it because they won't be here to make them anymore.
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Awesome! I will have to check it out! Thank you!
  15. Naznin Azeez says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    I am absolutely loving these pics!. This will surely be one of your series that I will follow and look forward to :). I am following your IG now by the way as nazninazeez. By the way, each time you reply to my comments, I get a reply. How can that be set up?. I have a Wordpress account (linked to this comment). It is not self hosted but I would like my commenters to receive emails too when I reply to them. Thanks!
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Awww. Thank you so much! So glad you are following me on IG. I use a plugin called ReplyMe. Not sure if it is available on regular wordpress but definitely look into it!
      • Naznin Azeez says

        January 11, 2014 at 12:04 pm

        Thank you I will check it out :). Can you also tell me which domain (like Godaddy) and hosting service (like Bluehost) are you using?. I will one day move to self hosted Wordpress.
        • Sarah says

          January 11, 2014 at 3:56 pm

          We use http://www.ace-host.net/ and have had great service and experience with them
          • Naznin Azeez says

            January 12, 2014 at 5:40 am

            Thank you!. I highly appreciate your replies. I will check them out!
  16. courtney b says

    January 10, 2014 at 11:32 am

    gorgeous pics! i hope you have your own photography company!
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Thanks. Actually I do. :)
  17. Stephanie Clark says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:36 am

    Great photos! I also LOVE how you put it together! I may have to copy your layout =)
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Thanks so much. :D
  18. Tamar says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:59 am

    Great start to the year! I am taking a year off from a 365 and P52! Can't wait to see what you capture this year (-:
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Awesome! Enjoy your year off. I did enjoy it last year but I kind of missed it.
  19. The Maiden Metallurgist says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I'm mom to a little ball of Sonshine myself with special needs. I am always delighted to find toher moms of kids with special needs sharing their stories online. Very nice to "meet" you!
    • Sarah says

      January 11, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Awww. Thank you so much! Will have to check out your blog.

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