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Sarah Halstead

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February 15, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Gorgeous Day

Filed Under: Family, Photography

It got close to 70 degrees yesterday, but it was really windy. With Carsyn being sick I didn’t take him out long, but I did want him to enjoy it. So while he was napping Dustyn and I spent a lot of time outside. It was so gorgeous. Just makes me want Spring to be here even more. It is only going to be 40 today but the rest of the week it is going to be in the 50s & 60s. yay! Warm weather makes me so happy! I get sad when it is so cold, even though it doesn’t get that cold here. I could never live up north. ha ha!


Touch-Up Tuesday:

Hover over the image to see the SOOC

I cropped and straightened it. It was a little crooked because I was kneeling down. Then I warmed up the image some to get that glowy effect. Then resized and sharpened for the web.

Photography love...

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  1. Aliza Paysinger says

    November 28, 2011 at 12:12 am

    Great photos. The baby looks gorgeous and that little boy too. They are truly gorgrous and I love them both!
  2. Sandra says

    February 18, 2011 at 7:49 am

    Cute photos! The weather has bee wonderful this week...enjoy!
  3. Adeena says

    February 17, 2011 at 6:45 pm

    Yay for warm weather!! :D Love the kitty shot! And the last two of the boys. :)
  4. Karli says

    February 16, 2011 at 7:59 pm

    Agree! Warm weather makes me soooo happy too! :-) I was wanting to get some swing shots of TT today, but I just ran out of time (and daylight). Hope you're having a great week! XO
  5. marcip says

    February 16, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Love the pictures... looks like a fun day!! Enjoy the weather!
  6. amy@agoodlife says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    sounds like an amazing day!! i love your the cat photo edit :) and how cool is that hover over trick??
  7. Michelle says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:01 pm

    What fun shots!! How nice that you got to enjoy some of the warm weather!!
  8. Angee says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Everyone looks so happy in the sun. It's suppose to b "warm" here the rest of the week. I'm totally getting spring fever.
  9. charmaine says

    February 15, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Gorgeous shots!!!! You're so lucky that it's pretty warm! It cooled down today, snowed a bit & is windy :o( I can't wait for spring!
  10. Midwest Mommy says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:46 pm

    Oh I can't wait for a 70 degree day!
  11. Shannon says

    February 15, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    Oh.my.goodness! I love picture of your dog! Awesome composition!
  12. Michelle Kennedy says

    February 15, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    The second last one is my favourite! So cute!
  13. Erika B says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Oh, how we would love that warm sun here! Beutiful shots and I really love the one of your beautiful dog. Erika B
  14. Lisa says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Looks like a fun day!
  15. Rosie Grey says

    February 15, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    So beautiful photos, Sarah! I can't wait for spring to come, but I guess that's another 4 weeks...
  16. Sarah P. says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    It was warm in Chicago too yesterday. I think we hit 35! :) We are predicted to hit 60-ish on Thursday and I can't wait...it will be nice to feel some warmth around here after just enduring a blizzard and -20 degrees.
  17. Chic Homeschool Mama says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    That face is too precious! I want a hat like that- it looks warm :)
  18. Love and Life says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:42 pm

    Looks like a gorgeous day with great captures! Love the kitty =) xo
  19. Tezzie says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Wonderful photos! Love the kitty edit (and the hovering thing is way cool!)
  20. Jaymi McClusky says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    such cute shots!! i love the cat!
  21. kbreints says

    February 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    They all look so happy to be outside. I cannot wait for light jacket weather! It was High Thirties here yesterday and it was like a warm front was coming through!
  22. tiffany franklin says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    cute! looks like they had fun!
  23. justine Gordon says

    February 15, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    I agree, the cold always makes me sad. I love your dog and cat shots, they are fantastic.
  24. Sue Anderson says

    February 15, 2011 at 12:05 pm

    Looks like the kids enjoyed the sun, too! =)
  25. Michelle @thereallifemom says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:50 am

    Looks like it was a beautiful day and you got some really gorgeous photos out of it too!
  26. Ashley Sisk says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:30 am

    It really was a beautiful day - made me happy for just a little while! Love the photos.
  27. Katherine says

    February 15, 2011 at 11:28 am

    I loved the whole 'hover to see the SOOC' how cool are you? I'm always most fascinated by edits so I love the before and after. As alwasy your boys are adorable :) Enjoy the nice weather!
  28. Tara says

    February 15, 2011 at 10:23 am

    Looks like you had a nice day! I'm jealous of your weather. It is supposed to get around 50 here on Friday...I can't wait!
  29. Joni says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:54 am

    your kitty photo is so cute. i love the colors of that cat. looks like you guys enjoyed the nice weather.
  30. deb says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Wonderful photos of your boys as usual! We are starting to have really nice weather too. Spring is so close and I'm so happy about that!
  31. Summer says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:41 am

    Very Sweet! Awe you have a lab?! Those are myf fave dogs. I am voting for you like crazy at work haha.
  32. Rene' Sharp says

    February 15, 2011 at 9:41 am

    What lovely photos. Can't even imagine what it must be like to live in such cold conditions. Here in South Africa in winter it may go as low as -5 Deg Celcius at night, but during the day it's generally warmish. Our coldest temp during the day may be about 10 Deg Celcius. Enjoy the rest of your week and keep warm :)

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