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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Manic Monday

October 10, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Manic Monday

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: carsyn, daddy, dustyn

A couple shots from this past weekend.

Me & My Boys, Dudley, My new cut and highlights, Dustyn, Snail found while we were cleaning up the chicken coop mess {taken with my iPhone}, Daddy throwing Carsyn, the boys at Target, Carsyn swinging {both taken with my iPhone}, Sweet Carsyn, Daddy giving Carsyn a kiss.

 

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  1. AJ Kreations says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Gorgeous post...love the new hair cut, you look beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 11, 2011 at 7:29 am

      Thank you! :D
  2. amy@agoodlife says

    October 11, 2011 at 3:16 am

    oh i love that one of you & your boys!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 11, 2011 at 7:29 am

      Thanks so much Amy!
  3. Jaymi McClusky says

    October 11, 2011 at 2:13 am

    wow I love your collage, especially the black and white shots--beautiful! btw, I just started my first link up if you'd like to come check it out! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 11, 2011 at 7:29 am

      Thank you Jaymi. Going to check it out now!
  4. Emily says

    October 11, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Beautiful leaves shots! I love the lighting. Thank you for sharing!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 11, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Thanks Emily!
  5. Branson says

    October 10, 2011 at 10:16 pm

    That second photo is so stunning! I swear you are queen of the sun flare! ;) And love Dustyn in his hood and Carsyn's slightly grumper face!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 11, 2011 at 7:30 am

      Aww! Thanks so much Branson. I enjoyed reading all of your comments :)
  6. Bethany says

    October 10, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    Love the second photo!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you Bethany.
  7. Mandy@asortafairytale says

    October 10, 2011 at 6:48 pm

    Love all of these shots. The collage is great!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      Thank you Mandy.
  8. Courtney says

    October 10, 2011 at 6:21 pm

    The second shot is a perfect SOOC shot. Great job! The one of you and the boys is SO good. You look truly happy. LOVE it. Hair looks great, girl!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      Thanks so much. I can not wait to get our photos taken Saturday.
  9. Melissa says

    October 10, 2011 at 5:47 pm

    Beautiful! Love that light in the second photo
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you Melissa.
  10. Jodi Hall says

    October 10, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    Love the second shot as well. The black and white conversions in the college are just precious.. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:16 pm

      Thank you Jodi.
  11. Gina says

    October 10, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Love that collage Sarah- those parent/child shots are so heart warming!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks Gina. :)
  12. Cedar says

    October 10, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    I love the little sunflare with the sole leaf! Nicely done! Looks like a great, family weekend!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks so much Cedar.
  13. Selena says

    October 10, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    I love that last leaf photo! and the one of you and the boys in the top of the collage, great shot
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Thanks so much Selena.
  14. Jill Franklin says

    October 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    Beautiful photographs! Very lovely. =)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you Jill. :D
  15. Alice says

    October 10, 2011 at 11:27 am

    The sun on that second shot is awesome! Perfectly placed!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you Alice!
  16. Seeing Each Day says

    October 10, 2011 at 11:09 am

    Brilliant 2nd shot with the ray of light.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks!
  17. Nancy says

    October 10, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Love your hair! Thinking of doing something similar myself. :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Nancy. I love my hair like this.
  18. Sarah P. says

    October 10, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Sarah, that leaf shot with the starburst is so awesome! Love it.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you Sarah!
  19. secret mom thoughts says

    October 10, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Looks like a fun weekend. beautiful photos.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks so much!
  20. Tammy says

    October 10, 2011 at 9:26 am

    Love the black & white of you & your boys. So cute. ?
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you Tammy.
  21. Ashley Sisk says

    October 10, 2011 at 8:52 am

    What a sweet collage. I love your second shot.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you Ashley.
  22. deb says

    October 10, 2011 at 8:19 am

    The leaf photos are gorgeous. Such beautiful light! I love the photo of you with your boys. Your boys are so cute and you look beautiful!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:11 pm

      Aww. Thanks so much Deb. I can't wait to have our photos taken Saturday.
  23. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    October 10, 2011 at 8:00 am

    Gorgeous shots, Sarah. I adore that collage! Such a beautiful family.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      October 10, 2011 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks so much Dina. :)

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