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Sarah Halstead

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January 1, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Memories, Dreams and Reflections | 2011

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: memories dreams and reflections

Welcome to Memories, Dreams, and Reflections for 2011! We had an amazing and fun year.  I had a lot of fun looking through my photos from the year.I am really excited to be linking up with Ashley Sisk again this year. You can see last year here. Hope you have and amazing 2012.

Me!

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Kenny and I had fun walking through the haunted woods.
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 I Love You

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The boys on Father’s Day.
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Still Laughing…

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Dustyn covered his face in paint.
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Winter Wonderland

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Dakota in the snow.
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Birthday

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Dustyn at his 3rd Birthday Party.
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Friends

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Meeting some new blogging friends.
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I Was Inspired… 

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Ashley always inspires me with her photography.
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Spring Fever

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Love this shot of the dandelion. They are a sign of spring for sure.
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Vacation

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We went to Philadelphia for Monster Jam. So much fun!
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Summer Days

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Dustyn slip-n-sliding.
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A Day In My Life

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This boy is always smiling.
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All Smiles

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Sweet boys, they love each other so much.
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Autumn Harvest

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Love the color of this leaf and the sunburst.
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Family

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My friend Susan took this photo for us.
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Celebrate!

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Carsyn’s 1st Birthday Party.
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Let’s Do It Again…

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Would love to go to the fair again.
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I Miss You

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I miss my best friend Kristen and her family.
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Beautiful

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Love the shot of this pier.
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Dress Up

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My Little Pumpkin.
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Macro

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Not a fan of flies, but love this shot and the details.
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Holidays

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It is Santa Carsyn.
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My Favorite

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Love this shot of Dustyn at a Pirate and Princess Party.
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Don’t Ever Change

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I hope he is always so sweet and happy.
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Just Because…So There!

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I love this photo of Dustyn and the leaf as big as his head.
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Hopes and Dreams

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I hope they always have a special bond.
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One extra Reflection photo.
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 To see all my Memories, Dreams and Reflections posts click here.

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Comments

  1. Lauren says

    January 4, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    Oh, I loveloveloved reading/seeing your look back on your year. Your sons are stunning and your photography is too! So glad to have "met" you through CM.
  2. Andrea Dawn says

    January 4, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Such great photos . . . your kids are just adorable. Love "All Smiles" and Just Because. Happy New Year!
  3. Jessica says

    January 4, 2012 at 11:54 am

    wow so many great photos /i would write all of them down as favorites. That beach one, just wow!
  4. Bethany says

    January 3, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Amazing and adorable photos! I love the one of Dustyn and Carsyn by Carsyn's Birthday cake!
  5. Jaymi says

    January 3, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    What a great collection! I love your "beautiful" and "still laughing" shots so much! Happy New Year :)
  6. Tara says

    January 3, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Aw, I love them all! Your photography is so vibrant and beautiful! I hope your 2012 is amazing!
  7. Brianne says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:21 am

    Great shots. "Beautiful" is my favorite.
  8. Buckeroomama says

    January 3, 2012 at 10:17 am

    So cool what you did for the Monster Jam photo!
  9. Heidi says

    January 3, 2012 at 2:11 am

    What a wonderful recap of the year! Happy New Year to you and your family. :)
  10. Sabrina says

    January 3, 2012 at 12:38 am

    Hi. Looks like you had an incredible year and took some priceless photos of your family!! My favorite is the Christmas one of the boys! So sweet! Happy New Year
  11. kassie says

    January 2, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    love, love the autumn leaf photo.
  12. Megan says

    January 2, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Wow! That last photo is amazing!
  13. Anika @ Pasando says

    January 2, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Beautiful photographs! Looks like your year was full of smiles and family...looks like a happy one. Wishing you the same and better for 2012!
  14. Miranda says

    January 2, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Oh wow, you caught some beautiful memories in 2011! You always inspire me to work harder on my photography. I've been such a slacker with using it.
    • Melissa says

      January 2, 2012 at 12:38 pm

      Love the pictures! Happy new year!
  15. allison hoffman says

    January 2, 2012 at 8:09 am

    I'm loving looking through everyone's collections, you're boys are just too cute!! Many blessing for the upcoming New Year!!
  16. Raymonde says

    January 2, 2012 at 4:13 am

    What a wonderful set. Your photography leaves breathless. Have a very Happy New Year 2012. xxx
  17. Life with Kaishon says

    January 1, 2012 at 9:22 pm

    What a beautiful year you have had Sarah. I love the pictures of you. You are so pretty!
  18. shay says

    January 1, 2012 at 8:13 pm

    Amazing photos of your family. Such great memories you are creating. Wishing you a blessed upcoming year.
  19. Gina says

    January 1, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    What an amazing year it has been Sarah. When I look back at all these- it makes me excited for the future & all it's possibilities.
  20. Kaitlyn says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Happy new year! Love all the pictures!! Great recap! :) In our sea of love
  21. Ashley Sisk says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:55 pm

    This entire collection BLOWS ME AWAY - I was in full smile the whole way through and considering I'm about to take a nap...that's a big deal. I hope to see you more in 2012...cheers to a new year with many more moments worth capturing.
  22. Runnermom-jen says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    Such beautiful pictures you take, Sarah!! Wonderful memories :) Happy New Year to you and your family!
  23. Leslie Estes says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    I love all your pictures!!! I think my faves are the monster truck and the bubble at the very end!! Happy New Year!
  24. Mom Photographer says

    January 1, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Your pictures are always amazing! It's great to see a set of such a beautiful shots/year! Happy New Year to you and your family!
  25. secret mom thoughts says

    January 1, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    Beautiful photos. I love the family photo and the pics of your boys are always so great.
  26. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    January 1, 2012 at 11:45 am

    some really fantastic shots here! Happy New YEar!
  27. lisa fogarty says

    January 1, 2012 at 9:50 am

    Happy New Year.... I love the dandelion pic.. the best... I have never been able to do this.. but I am not sure I have the right kind of camera, I still have so much to learn.. about ... closeups and cameras.... THE BUBBLE IS amazing.... and the ferris wheel... just in the back ground I really think is a great touch... 19th month holiday card.. priceless..great work.. I want to learn and grow.. to focus on my son's... eye spy... eyescope... still haven't figured out how....
  28. misc.alaina says

    January 1, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Sarah, you have such a beautiful collection of photos here! Very cool shot of Jeanette's Pier. Nags head is our favorite beach spot. I really like the "don't ever change" and "favorite" shots! Happy New Year!!
  29. Jessie says

    January 1, 2012 at 9:08 am

    The Autumn shot is stunning! What a beautiful family you have! Happy 2012!
  30. Michelle Kennedy says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:17 am

    What a great set of photos, as always :) I love your 'Me' photo and your bloggy meet up one too! Your kids are adorable :)
  31. Tamar says

    January 1, 2012 at 2:01 am

    These are such a great reflection on your year! Your boys' smiles are so contagious and I hope you have a wonderful 2012!
  32. Saun says

    January 1, 2012 at 12:59 am

    What a great set love them all!
  33. Stasha says

    January 1, 2012 at 12:39 am

    What you said in your reflections is beautiful. You are such an inspiring woman, mother and photographer. Happy New Year Sarah!
  34. Yvonne says

    January 1, 2012 at 12:31 am

    Great set ..not that I expected anything less from you :) That cat is gorgeous!
  35. Anne U says

    January 1, 2012 at 12:18 am

    Lovely post. Love the family photo, as well as all the rest of course.

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