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December 14, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Friday Favorites {Week #17}

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Hello sweet friends! It has been another busy week around here. Carsyn had a doctors appointment this week. You can read how it went over on Our Sonshines. What are your plans for this weekend? Doing anything fun?

Favorite Things:

It is so cool seeing my photo in The Teal Sublime Shop.

SHUTTER|bag does some awesome pinning on Pinterest.

I LOVE these photos from Melissa at Serendipity is Sweet.

Chelsea is having a necklace giveaway on Yours Truly.

Love the photos of Kim’s elf Kringle.

More awesome Bento lunch ideas from Meagan.

My favorite photo of the boys that I have taken lately. Not exactly how I pictured it but I think it turned out cute.

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linking up with: Give Me Your Best Shot, PhotoStory Friday, Foto Friday, & Favorite Photo Friday

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  1. Andrew says

    December 24, 2012 at 4:13 am

    This is such a marvelous post. One of the more powerful images. Thank you for posting.
  2. Austin-Lee says

    December 15, 2012 at 11:06 pm

    That picture of your two little guys is so precious!
  3. Gina says

    December 15, 2012 at 10:01 am

    This really did come out adorable!!!
  4. Serendipity is Sweet says

    December 14, 2012 at 3:54 pm

    How awesome to have your photo featured on Etsy! Congrats. It's such a great pic. I love the pic of your boys by the tree in their pjs, and how fun to see Carsyn watching the big boys play ;) Thanks for the shout out!!! Have a great weekend.
  5. Amanda Jillian says

    December 14, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I love the photo, it's a great shot.
  6. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    December 14, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    I just love that picture!!
  7. Sarah [NurseLovesFarmer.com] says

    December 14, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Sarah, that photo of your beautiful boys is perfect! Just love all the new changes on the blog too!
  8. Barb says

    December 14, 2012 at 11:45 am

    This is a precious photo of your sweet boys! I love the lighting.
  9. Mitzi says

    December 14, 2012 at 10:58 am

    This is an awesome capture as always! Love their faces! I can see why this is a favorite!
  10. Carol and ArtMuseDog says

    December 14, 2012 at 10:47 am

    Wow! Very creative and loving photography ~ (A Creative Harbor) aka artmusedog and Carol ^_^
  11. Amy says

    December 14, 2012 at 10:34 am

    This is such a great photo! Have a great weekend!
  12. alita says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:44 am

    Beautiful picture, Sarah. Treasure it always, chica.
  13. Molly says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:35 am

    I love the way the light is illuminating their beautiful smiles Mollyxxx
  14. Marty says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:27 am

    How cute! Love the sign in the background :-)
  15. Lori says

    December 14, 2012 at 9:07 am

    I love that picture of the boys! Thanks for sharing with Foto Friday, Lori
  16. Kim Cunningham says

    December 14, 2012 at 8:52 am

    They are both so adorable!

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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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