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Sarah Halstead

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March 31, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Friday Fun

Filed Under: Family, Photography

I am so glad it is the weekend. Friday I am getting a manicure and pedicure with my mom while my dad watches the boys. Then Saturday my husbands cousin is getting married. You can see the engagement pictures I took here. I am so happy for her, they have been dating for 7 years.

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Yay for new leaves on the trees and blue skies!

Then after our nice sunny days, we have been getting a TON of rain.

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I used my new lens for this. I took this from the inside of my van. I have been wanting to take this photo for a while. Only good thing about the rain.

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Our new four wheeler that Kenny has been bugging me about forever.

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and Dustyn was laughing and smiling the whole time.

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Therapy has helped Carsyn so much. He is getting a little better and being a little more independent. So right now therapy is one of my favorite things. Oh and I wanted to add. Carsyn’s second tooth finally broke through two months after the first one came in.

 

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  1. Jennifer says

    April 4, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    What an amazing capture! Love the water shot! Thank you so much for linking up with Theme Thursday!
  2. kaye says

    April 4, 2011 at 1:23 pm

    oh what fun :) Kaye—the road goes ever ever on
  3. Jennifer says

    April 4, 2011 at 10:15 am

    WOW Sarah!!! Love all of these. What I wouldn't give to have some rain. We got three inches of snow last night. Mind you it's supposed to go to 14 C today which I am guessing is maybe 65 F? I am ready for spring! Love, love, love the drops on the windshield shot! Awesome! Thank you for participating in Fabulous Friday!
  4. Jaime says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    Again...I am amazed at the clarity. *Really* like both of the raindrop pictures!
  5. Ray says

    April 3, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Great shots! Love your macro!
  6. Shannon says

    April 2, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Hey, thanks for linking up! You're awesome! :)
  7. Adeena says

    April 2, 2011 at 11:38 am

    I love that water droplet shot! :D Yay for therapy helping! That rocks. And Dustyn's grin is too adorable. :D
  8. Natalie says

    April 2, 2011 at 2:50 am

    That is awesome! The new four wheeler reminds me of ours, we have a yamaha Rhino and yes, my husband bugged me forever too! Also so glad Carsyn's therapy is helping so much! God is great!
  9. Dhemz says

    April 2, 2011 at 12:25 am

    awwwwwww...awesome shots...I love them all...:) Hope you can check out mine HERE. Thanks!
  10. Michelle Kennedy says

    April 1, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Love the droplet on the twig!
  11. Teagan says

    April 1, 2011 at 11:19 pm

    I love your raindrops shot! And those new leaves against the blue sky - that's so full of hope and inspiration. Spring!!! :)
  12. Laurie says

    April 1, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    Love the water drops!
  13. grace says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    thanks for linking up. i love all of the shots!
  14. Amber says

    April 1, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    We have been getting a ton of rain too......kindof crazy for Florida. I love the water drop picture, but must admit I am having lens envy. I want a new one so badly, but I don't see it in my future any time soon.
  15. Mikayla says

    April 1, 2011 at 8:50 pm

    haha I love that little grin he has on his face getting ready to ride, so cute! Also, I am hosting a photo challenge on my blog and I would love it if you checked it out: http://mylifeinwords-m.blogspot.com/2011/03/photo-challenge-something-you-love.html You have beautiful photos! -Mikayla
  16. Valerie says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:40 pm

    I love the colour in the water droplets. V
  17. Christine says

    April 1, 2011 at 4:18 pm

    I love the water droplets! How did you do that? The reflection in them is AMAZING!
  18. Tara says

    April 1, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    These are all fabulous, love the water droplets, love Dustyn's happy face, and that four wheeler is pretty cool!!
  19. Mom Photographer says

    April 1, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    Love your four wheeler, and the droples shots is very cool! Have a great weekend!
  20. Nessa says

    April 1, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    The water drops are so neat. I am happy you are seeing some great things happen with therapy.
  21. Michelle says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    I like all of these...especially the ones with the water droplets. i check your blog frequently (I love it!), I just don't comment often because of the extra time it takes to fill out the email form. Have a great week. I enjoyed my visit!
  22. Marci says

    April 1, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    love the water droplets-so pretty! That is a serious 4-wheeler..the boys are going to have fun on that! I'm glad to hear that Carsyn is doing so well with his therapy-he'll just keep getting better with it. Seraphina has an evaluation with the occupational therapist next week--poor girl, sometimes I feel like she works more than she plays at this point!..oh well, for the greater good!
  23. t @ emmons-blessings says

    April 1, 2011 at 11:55 am

    I heart those water droplets!! beautiful!
  24. Cecily R says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:23 am

    LOVE your water drop shots!! I really need to get up early enough to catch some dew on stuff...or just turn on the hose and make my own. :)
  25. Abby says

    April 1, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I really love all of these pictures!
  26. Kim says

    April 1, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Okay, I LOVE that shot of the rain on the glass. Fantastic! Dustyn's grin is hilarious. He looks like he is trying to hold it in, but can't. Thanks again for joining in the fun at Foto Friday. I love seeing you there. :)
  27. deb says

    April 1, 2011 at 8:49 am

    So glad therapy is helping! My favorite photo is of the drop of water, but they are all fantastic!
  28. Summer says

    April 1, 2011 at 8:25 am

    p.s- my husband would love that 4 wheeler! He loves off roading.
  29. allison says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:56 am

    oooo, what a great 4 wheeler - we have a friend with a farm who lets the kids ride his gator - they absolutely love it!
  30. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:35 am

    LOVE your new ride. :) And, such lovely captures!
  31. Candice says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:33 am

    I adore the raindrop shots. So gorgeous. There's just something about rain that's so meditative. We have the same frog toy that Carsyn has in front of him. We've used it since Nate was probably 1 or 2 months old and he always liked it. He'll still play with it occasionally (we keep it in the playpen, which he's not in too often).
  32. Trish ~ says

    April 1, 2011 at 7:27 am

    great group of shots, really nice catch of the rain drop
  33. Angee says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    I LOVE your raindrop shots. Carsyn looks so good sitting up (we have the same frog bar). Enjoy your mani/pedi. Just sit back close your eyes and enjoy the silence.
  34. Indrani says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    Wonderful variety here. :) The water drops captured so well.
  35. Misty says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:39 pm

    Love the water droplets.
  36. Chari says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:33 pm

    the water droplet picture is so cool! have a great weekend!
  37. Through the Lens of Kimberly Gauthier, Photography Blog says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:30 pm

    Have fun tomorrow, I would love to get a mani/pedi - I really need to make the time. I have no excuse. Especially with summer coming. Have a wonderful weekend. Will you just be at the wedding or are you the photographer? I love the picture of the raindrops on the windshield. It's fantastic. It's so cool how you captured a reflection in the drops.
  38. Ashley Sisk says

    March 31, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    Great captures - that new four wheeler is awesome!
  39. forgetmenot says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Lovely blue sky and I do love the drop of rain ready to fall off the branch--great shot. Enjoy the wedding. Mickie :)
  40. L. says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Holy cow--that droplet photo is out of this world!
  41. Nicole @ Another Day Another Diaper says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:18 pm

    Your water droplet is gorgeous! I love the single droplet. Thank you so much for linking up with us for Theme Thursday!
  42. Buckeroomama says

    March 31, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    That sky shot through the trees is beautiful! Have a super weekend! Wishing I could get a pedi, too. :)
  43. Write Girl says

    March 31, 2011 at 9:53 pm

    Beautiful raindrops! I love them. Happy Sky Watch and congratulations to your husband's cousin.
  44. Summer says

    March 31, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    I wish you lived in Oklahoma. I wanna learn your photography skills! Beautiful. Enjoy your weekend and your mani/pedi! Pedicures are my fave and I'm thinking about getting one Sat after work!:-)

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