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Sarah Halstead

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August 12, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Friday Fun

Filed Under: Family, Photography

Well the day is here. My first post ever is going to be posted on She {hearts} It today. Even better is that it is a Photography book that I {heart} called Focus On: Photographing People. If you are new to photographing people you need to check out this review and giveaway. Make sure you keep an eye out for it today.

My all time favorite photo this week for sure. I love the sun-flare. I love his eyes. I love that he is SITTING up. I love my baby boy. You can see the rest of his 15 Month Photos here.

By the way he had his 15 month appointment yesterday. He is still on the small side so his doctor wants to go ahead with the x-ray to check bone growth and the blood test to check his thyroid. She said to do them but she wasn’t TOO concerned because he is well proportioned. I talked to her about the seizure and told her I had canceled it and she thought that it would be alright to just monitor him. If something else did come up that I thought was a seizure to go ahead and schedule with another doctor to get a second opinion. She did say I should call and talk to the neurologist just to let him know why I canceled the EEG which I knew I needed to do but I really don’t want to talk to him. Anyways hopefully in the next week or two his equipment will be ready to be picked up and we will do the other tests then since it is a long drive and we will be right there.

Live Every Moment  Favorite Fridays at Skinned Knees   The Paper Mama

This is for sweet Liam. He is turning 2 years old. His mom, Andie, wanted to do something special for him so she asked people to make a sign, photo or something wishing him a Happy Birthday. Since my boys love cars and trucks I thought this was perfect for him. Happy 2nd Birthday Liam!!  He i pretty awesome but I think he gets it from his mom. He is also in Therapy, they are on the search right now to figure out what is going on. Prayer would be great and a visit to her blog would be nice too. Thanks friends!

If you have time today do something special for this sweet little guy you can link up by clicking the button below.

We have been taking a lot of nightly family golf cart rides. We saw this and I took a couple photos with my iPhone, but then had Kenny run me up to the house to get my real  camera. he he. This is SOOC. 🙂

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  1. Tatjana Parkacheva says

    August 15, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    Wonderful photography of your sweet little son. Regards and best wishes for you and your son
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 15, 2011 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks so much!!
  2. Tara says

    August 15, 2011 at 10:06 am

    Love the first one of Carsyn...so cute!! You rocked the Happy Birthday photo...great idea!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 15, 2011 at 10:21 am

      Thank you Tara.
  3. Dee says

    August 14, 2011 at 1:47 am

    I love the sun flare photo. Everything about it is perfect....from the sunflare, the focus, and the cute look on his face!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 15, 2011 at 10:06 am

      Thanks dee.
  4. Laurie says

    August 13, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    That is so adorable! I love the sunset pic...such vibrant colors. :) Thanks for linking up! I'm loving Project 365, and thanks for the sweet comments! :D
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 13, 2011 at 8:42 pm

      Thanks so much Laurie.
  5. Branson says

    August 12, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Of course I love the photo of Carsyn! I also think your second photo is very creative! Fun stuff! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      Thank you Branson.
  6. Maria says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:43 pm

    Stunning. Congratulations to you. http://reesspace.blogspot.com/2011/08/this-is-my-favorite-of-week.html
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks so much Marla.
  7. Kim says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    I will have to go over and check out your post. Love the photo of Carsyn. ;)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      Thanks so much Kim.
  8. Andie says

    August 12, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    I love, love, love it, Sarah! It's perfect!! Is it pathetic that I cried? Thank you for linking up! It means the world to all of us, not just Liam. Great photos!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:58 pm

      Awww. I am so glad Andie. Sorry I took so long. No it is not pathetic that you cried. I can not believe he is 2.
  9. Naomi says

    August 12, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    he is darling. yay for sitting up!! love the sun in this photo!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks Naomi.
  10. Michelle Ayers says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Wow that is a gorgeous sunset!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      Thanks Michelle.
  11. Kalyan says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!
  12. casey says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    I cannot tell you how sweet it is to see Carsyn sitting up!!! MAde me so happy:) That picture is gorgeous Sarah. I am going to keep your little man in my prayers k. xo
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:57 pm

      Awww. Thanks so much Casey. :)
  13. Kim,USA says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    He is adorable!! And your sky is fiery great one. Happy Friday! SWF
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks Kim.
  14. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:32 am

    he is a cutie - and where do you get a golf cart to tool around in??
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks so much. Kenny sold his expensive four wheeler and got a golf cart instead. ha ha.
  15. Rosie@leavesnbloom says

    August 12, 2011 at 10:51 am

    It's great to see Carsyn sitting up and what a stunning sunset you've captured.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks Rosie.
  16. Susan says

    August 12, 2011 at 9:38 am

    Oh he's sooooooooooo cute!! I didn't know about the siezure. Bless his heart. I'll go visit that site. Thanks...
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Thanks so much Susan.
  17. emily says

    August 12, 2011 at 9:28 am

    What a good husband! Love the photos!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:55 pm

      He he. He has his moments.
  18. Ashley Sisk says

    August 12, 2011 at 9:24 am

    Great choice on the photo of Carsyn....I love what you did for Liam (I kept forgetting) and that sunset is amazing. Love.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks Ashley. I know, it was hard to remember.
  19. Nancy says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:03 am

    Wonderful photos, all! Your little guy is so cute -- and look at him, sitting up by himself. He's on his way... :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      August 12, 2011 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks Nancy.

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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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