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August 10, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Friday Favorites {Week #2}

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I hope you all had a lovely week. It was another busy one around here. I started reading the Out of Sync Child, it is about Sensory Processing Dysfunction. Which I am pretty sure where most of Dustyn little quirks come from. Carsyn’s OT tends to agree with me. Now I am at the point do I wait for school which starts in less then a month to evaluate him or try and get a referral and get on the wait list for an appointment with a private provider. The book does share some awesome advice and I tried some of them out today. So I am hoping that me doing some of the in home therapy and him starting school soon that they can just do the evaluation and therapy in school. We will see how it all plays out. Would love your thoughts and prayers. I am still trying to process that I have two kids that need therapy and special attention. Also if you have dealt with SPD would love to hear how you handled everything. 

Now onto my favorite post this week. I hope you will stop by them all. They are ones you won’t want to miss!

Favorite Posts:

» This Summer Vegetable Orzo Salad that Kat from Living Like the Kings looks delicious!!

» Meagan from Meagan’s Musing shared her breastfeeding journey for World Breastfeeding Week.

» Jenni from the Blog turned 33 and shared an adorable video. Go wish her Happy Birthday!

» Love this post and freebie from Stephanie at Behind the Camera and Dreaming.

» I love Southtown Creatives new design. She is the one that did most of the coding and design work here with the exception of the camera I drew. I LOVE her work.

» Brighton shared some more adorable freebies for Project Life.

» I always love seeing Ashley’s outfits on Flats to Flip Flops. She is so trendy and I am not. Think she can give me some advice? he he.

» Linking up the photo below with Lori’s Foto Friday blog hop “looking up”. It is also available in my new store for purchase. Use the code “newstore20” to get 20% off on all items.

linking up with: Give Me Your Best Shot, PhotoStory Friday, Foto Friday, Fabulous Friday, Favorite Photo Friday,  Oh Snap!, Shoot.Edit.Submit.,Photo Friday, and Look Whooooo’s Snapping.

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  1. Liz says

    August 13, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    What a divine shot, Sarah!! I do hope you learn something from this book that will enable you to help your gorgeous boys! Children can be challenging at the best of times, but when there are other issues thrown into the mix, it can be quite overwhelming at times. Thinking of you and praying for you and your family. :)
  2. Emily says

    August 11, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    I love the softness of your photo! The colors are lovely. Thank you for sharing!
  3. Misty Dawn says

    August 11, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    What a gorgeous photo! Sending my thoughts and prayers for you.
  4. Kim Young says

    August 11, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    So pretty. I love the tones.
  5. Lori says

    August 11, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Lovely shot! And that for the mention on Friday Favorites!
  6. Gina says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    Such a beautiful glow Sarah!!!
  7. Mindi says

    August 10, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    What a great list of posts. I especially loved the first two. Love discovering new blogs to follow! Thanks!
  8. Teresa says

    August 10, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    That is a great shot! I love that bright color.
  9. MG Atwood says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    I don't want to be negative, and I don't know anything about the schools where you are. That being said. I worked in special education in public schools for 17 years. The case loads are huge, and the run around is ridiculous! Get on board with any private help you can get, start school armed with knowledge, and always remember YOU are the advocate for your child. Nobody else cares like you do, and the squeaky wheel ALWAYS gets the grease!!
  10. rachel says

    August 10, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    lovely capture...and praying for you! happy weekend! :)
  11. Robyn says

    August 10, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Good Luck with Carsyn, Sarah. I frequently have to remind myself that "Hard things are put in our way, not to stop us, but to call out our courage and strength." Anonymous Lovely flower shot.
  12. Serendipity is Sweet says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Beautiful shot Sarah and congrats on being featured for Shoot. Edit. Submit!!
  13. Kim Cunningham says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    Lovely Crepe Myrtle. :) Will certainly pray for your journey in helping both boys get what they need.
  14. Elena says

    August 10, 2012 at 11:52 am

    That flower shot is fantastic! Great links too! Love the vegetable orzo salad. I make one similar but with shrimp! Yummy!
  15. MixedMolly says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:57 am

    I like the processing on this one. Pretty!
  16. Kat says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:57 am

    Thanks for the shoutout! :) I've never dealt with with SPD so I can't offer much, but I hope that you guy swill see some progress asap with therapy and school.
  17. alita says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:25 am

    TGIF, chica!!!
  18. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    August 10, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Gorgeous pic, Sarah! I've worked with lots of kids with SPD - what you let him do yesterday sounds like great home therapy! If your school district provides good services it may be beneficial to wait to have him tested through them, since they will provide/pay for the services. Good luck!
  19. Molly says

    August 10, 2012 at 5:34 am

    I love the focus off this shot. Beautiful Mollyxxx

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