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Sarah Halstead

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July 16, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

Kids Were Here

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: kids were here

My friend Courtney did a post like this a few days ago and linked to the blog Kids Were Here. I thought it was a neat idea, so I decided to go around the house and photograph toys and food left from my boys. I can not wait to take this to the next level and start photographing out and about little bits of my boys left behind.  If you want to join in you can head over to their blog and grab the button.

 

Kids Were Here

Trucks scattered around…

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Train tracks colored on…

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Food and scratches all over the floor…

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Toy Story characters strewn every where…

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Four-wheelers left on the bathroom sink…

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 AND it is all beautiful. My boys are growing too fast and soon there won’t be any signs left saying my kids were here. I want to capture little memories to cherish forever.

I challenge you to get out there and photograph the messes made by your kids. You won’t regret it.

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  1. Jenna says

    September 10, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    I just saw your comment on my Kids Were Here post from so long ago - something wonky is going on with my blog comments. Anyway, just wanted to stop by and say thanks and also see your post. LOVE it so much. There are so many similarities to what I see in my house on the daily. :)
  2. Molly says

    July 18, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    My house is more glitter and glue! Mollyxxx
  3. Jessica Fiorillo says

    July 18, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Someday, the kids will look back and laugh at what they used to play with and it is always great to have something to hold over their head when they are older. :)
  4. Danielle Faith says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    It's amazing how kids can leave there mark anywhere! Love the photographs too! xxx, Danielle Faith DanielleFaith.ME
  5. Patrice says

    July 17, 2013 at 4:35 pm

    I recognize some of those toys!
  6. Sarah @ It's a Vol! says

    July 17, 2013 at 4:27 pm

    I just saw this on Mindi's blog and I am now inspired to go home and do one of my own! :)
  7. Amber says

    July 17, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    Love this collection of pictures. What a great idea. You make the mess seem somewhat beautiful, haha! I will have to do this. Thanks for sharing this one!
  8. Mama Zen says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    I love these!
  9. Renae of Simple Sequins says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    Very tremendous photography. Thanks for hosting. If I haven't started following you I will now. (it is kind of hard to keep up at WW, huh?)
  10. Charlotte says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    Fab post! x
  11. Amy says

    July 17, 2013 at 11:13 am

    I can totally relate to this post. :-) Boys are so fun. Your pictures are wonderful as always.
  12. Amy @ Cheeky Cocoa Beans says

    July 17, 2013 at 10:15 am

    Love this idea!
  13. orangeheromama says

    July 17, 2013 at 10:06 am

    ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! http://www.homeofohm.com/2013/07/wordlesswednesday-weird-sky-w-linky.html
  14. Katherines Corner says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Great photos and a fun theme too. Thank you for hosting my friend xo P.S. you know I voted!
    • Katherines Corner says

      July 17, 2013 at 9:49 am

      oops guess it would be nice if I said Congratulations!!!!
  15. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:12 am

    What a great idea for a series. Love it!
  16. Southern Gal says

    July 17, 2013 at 8:24 am

    That's really a great idea. Your shots of the Toy Story toys made me catch my breath. My youngest is 11, but his brother is almost 22. It was 16 years ago when we acquired our Woody and Buzz among others for Jacob. It was surreal to take both our guys to see Toy Story 3. Mama and Daddy didn't fare so well in that one. ;) Memories...
    • Southern Gal says

      July 17, 2013 at 8:24 am

      And it didn't help that Jacob was the same age as Andy!!
  17. Lolli @ Better in Bulk says

    July 17, 2013 at 7:57 am

    That's a sweet idea! My kids' messes. now that they are older and rarely play with toys, are not as cute as that.
  18. Donna @ Eco-Mothering says

    July 17, 2013 at 6:07 am

    What a great idea! Love your photos.
  19. @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman says

    July 17, 2013 at 5:27 am

    Very cool! I love the details.
  20. Honey Mommy says

    July 17, 2013 at 12:15 am

    I should totally do this! It is a nice perspective on the messes that all kids make.
  21. Jay @craftyspices says

    July 16, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    Not sure if you made a composition for each shot but they really look good. Thanks for sharing . If you have not done so yet, we would love to have you come share/link via our WWHop: http://www.craftyspices.com/hops/wwhop Happy Wordless Wednesday!
  22. Kimberly says

    July 16, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Beautiful photos of beautiful messes! Looks a lot like our house! Trucks, Toy Story, and food left here and there. :) Throw a bunch of LEGOS into the mix and it is definitely our house! :)
  23. Theresa says

    July 16, 2013 at 9:59 pm

    I love how you make scattered toys look like art! Great shots :)
  24. Stacy Uncorked says

    July 16, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Ohhhhhh! What an awesome idea!! And I LOVE all the shots! I'm totally going to have to follow your lead. ;)
  25. kewkew says

    July 16, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Right now, I probably would regret it, because the house is a wreck. But I Love this idea. Such great photos.
  26. lish @ Imprintalish says

    July 16, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I love shots like this...it really is these everyday little moments that make up the 'bigger' picture :) Great captures!
  27. Raven says

    July 16, 2013 at 7:12 pm

    Thank you for hosting such a great link party! Raven J. True Blue Baking
  28. David says

    July 16, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    What a great series, thanks for sharing!
  29. Judy Haughton-James says

    July 16, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    You certainly got great shots! Wonderful photographer!
  30. Sarah C. says

    July 16, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Thanks for hosting. Love the toy shots. I just took photos of blocks today!
  31. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    July 16, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    Beautiful! Love them all!!
  32. Kim Cunningham says

    July 16, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Great idea! I love your captures!
  33. Kristi {at} Live & Love Out Loud says

    July 16, 2013 at 3:52 pm

    That's a new to me blog! Love it.
  34. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    July 16, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    I did a post like this once, evidence of kids everywhere!! lol Tammi http://www.myorganizedchaos.net
  35. Karly says

    July 16, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    This is such a cool idea! I will definitely have to do it one day soon!
  36. stevebethere says

    July 16, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    Awesome photos :-) Have a trucktastic week
  37. victoria says

    July 16, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    you are so incredibly talented! :) i love all of this, I may do this - my sweet boy starts kindergarten in just a few weeks!
  38. Kate @ Ramblings From Utopia says

    July 16, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Love the cereal shot! Lighting is perfect!

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