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Sarah Halstead

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August 6, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

Life Lately

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: summer, swimming

Life lately has been filled to the brim.

Swimming

Life Lately

Outdoor Family Fun

IMG_20130805_190259I have been trying to get out more with my family. Here I am riding my bicycle, while instagramming Dustyn riding his Raptor 80. Can’t believe how big he is getting!!

Along with all of this I have been having Carpel Tunnel issues again so this is my new best friend right now.
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You can see more photos from our life lately by following me on instagram.

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  1. Southern Gal says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:10 am

    Life looks like fun right now!
  2. orangeheromama says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Wow! You guys look like you're having a great summer break! (ok, well except for the C.T! boo) http://www.homeofohm.com/2013/08/escarpment-trail-hiking.html
  3. Lolli @ Better in Bulk says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:53 pm

    Sorry about the carpal tunnel! I love the swimming slide!
  4. Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says

    August 7, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Looks like Summer!
  5. posh says

    August 7, 2013 at 11:32 am

    I just saw some exercised for carpel tunnel posted on Pinterest. Hope it's better soon!
  6. Gina says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:54 am

    Certainly has been a very full but wonderful summer Sarah!! Sorry to hear of the carpel tunnel- but I guess that means you have been busy with work- which is good. :) I always know when my arm is hurting that I have been working more than I realized.
  7. Blogger Broadcast says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:07 am

    we have a lot of pool time this summer too. :-)
  8. Evelyn says

    August 6, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    Staying very busy! How do you like the Shaklee? I'm a member/distributor, but I've been inactive for years, and haven't tried it. I hope your wrist gets feeling better; carpel tunnel sucks!
  9. Theresa says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    Life certainly does look busy there! And fun! Well, some days more than others I suppose. Sorry about your carpel tunnel issues!
  10. Diana @ Toronto Teacher Mom says

    August 6, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    That is such a nice pool! Sorry to hear about your Carpel Tunnel. That's never fun. Hope you're feeling better soon!
  11. Kimberly says

    August 6, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    Looks like lots of fun this summer! Enjoy the rest of your summer! I was hoping for a lazy summer, but that certainly hasn't been the case around here. Will life ever slow down?!?! :)
  12. Judy Haughton-James says

    August 6, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    You and your family have been having interesting times. I hope your hand will be fine again soon. Thanks for hosting.
  13. Raven says

    August 6, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    I so totally understand your carpel tunnel issues, I hate my wrist brace but could not live without it when my ct acts up. I hope you are feeling better so and thank you for hosting such a great link party! Raven J. True Blue Baking
  14. Jess G. says

    August 6, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Looks like y'all are having a great summer. I'm especially impressed with your Instagraming while biking skills. ;) Great photos as always, you have the most beautiful family.
  15. Serendipity is Sweet says

    August 6, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    Looks like you are having a fun summer! Sorry about the carpal tunnel. I've been in one of those braces before too. Hope it subsides soon!
  16. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    Summer is always busy, but hope you take the chance to slow things down and enjoy!! Tammi http://www.myorganizedchaos.net
  17. Karly says

    August 6, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    It definitely looks like you are having a lot of fun! Except for the carpal tunnel part, owwie. I hope it settles down soon. Also, loving the new hair color!

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