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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Memories, Dreams and Reflections | 2012

January 1, 2013 By Sarah Halstead

Memories, Dreams and Reflections | 2012

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

Happy New Years everyone!! I am so happy to be joining up with Ashley again this year for Memories, Dreams and Reflections! It has been a roller coaster of a year around here. Enjoy looking back at our year through photos!

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1. Me! I am most proud of accomplishing so much in my photography journey. I love learning new things and growing. This picture was taken by Melissa Stallings a local photographer.

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2. I Love You

2. I Love You I love my boys! This was taken during Father’s Day. I always insist on getting a photo of them together on that day.

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3. Still Laughing…

3. Still Laughing… This was during our day trip to the OBX. Dustyn was a little surprised by the water splashing his face. Plus Carsyn’s face makes me smile every time.

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4. Winter Wonderland

4. Winter Wonderland I looked back through my photos and this was the only snow I could find from 2012. We were at a friends house when it started snowing. It didn’t last long, but the boys enjoyed it for a few.

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5. Birthday

5. Birthday Carsyn at his Pirate Birthday Party. It was so much fun and a gorgeous day!

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6. Friends

6. Friends My play group friends. Sad that three out of six of them moved away this year!

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7. I Was Inspired…

7. I Was Inspired… By Pinterest to make these Frog Cupcakes for Dustyn’s 4th Birthday which was on Leap Day.

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8. Spring Fever

8. Spring Fever What says Spring more then apple blossoms. One of my favorite photos from Spring.

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9. Travel or Vacation

9. Travel or Vacation We traveled to Philadelphia, PA to see Monster Jam. It is becoming a yearly tradition. I think we like it more then the boys!

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10. Summer Days

10. Summer Days Dustyn overcame his fear of jumping off the diving board. We spend a lot of Summer Days in a pool.

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11. A Day In My Life

11. A Day In My Life I am constantly cleaning up messes from this little guy. He loves to get dirty.

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12. All Smiles

12. All Smiles I smile EVERY time I see this photo. So darn sweet.

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13. Autumn Harvest

13. Autumn Harvest Leaves changing are definitely a symbol of fall/autumn. Yellow is my favorite leaf changing color.

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14. Family or Home

14. Family or Home Family picture taken by the lovely and talented Ashley Sisk. We used this for our Christmas cards this year.

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15. Celebrate!

15. Celebrate! Carsyn getting his gait trainer was definitely a time to celebrate. He was pretty happy too!

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16. Let’s Do It Again…

16. Let’s Do It Again… Would love to go to a fair again. It was so much fun and I loved being able to take photos this time.

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17. I Miss You

17. I Miss You I really miss all the beautiful fall colors. Winter is pretty depressing for me and I am glad that ours is pretty short.

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18. Beautiful

18. Beautiful I absolutely love sunflowers! They are so gorgeous. I had fun visiting the Sunflower field 5 minutes from my house.

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19. Dress Up

19. Dress Up Dustyn dressed up as Batman for Halloween1

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20. Macro

20. Macro Love this photo I captured of a butterfly on one of Dustyn’s cars outside.

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21. Holidays

21. Holidays One of my favorite photos of the boys together. Love the lighting and their faces.

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22. My Favorite

22. My Favorite This has to be one of my favorite photos I have ever taken. Love the old barn and gorgeous sunset.divider

23. Don’t Ever Change

23. Don’t Ever Change I pray that is he is always happy no matter what he faces in life. He is perfect just the way he is and is the light of my life.

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24. Just Because…

24. Just Because… I love this foggy, sunrise photo!

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hopesanddreams

25. Hopes and Dreams My hopes and dreams for this next year coming up is that they grow closer as brothers and are able to play together more.

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Comments

  1. Elle says

    January 12, 2013 at 11:41 am

    Great shots! I'm inspired by #21, the monochrome really adds to the lighting and mood--beautiful! Gonna have to try that on some of my Christmas photos. :)
  2. Erin Brady says

    January 11, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    Your pictures are AMAZING!!! I love them all!!!! I actually think my favorite was the dirty feet :-) So real, so honest. Keep up the good work!!!! I can't wait to see what 2013 brings for you!
  3. Shannon says

    January 9, 2013 at 7:42 am

    Beautiful photos Sarah! Wishing you a wonderful 2013!
  4. Michelle says

    January 7, 2013 at 4:34 am

    An absolutely stunning set Sarah, but I didn't expect anything less, your photos are always so beautiful :) Happy new year to you and your family x
  5. Tera says

    January 5, 2013 at 4:17 pm

    I loved every. single. one. of these!! Happy New Year!!
  6. Stephani says

    January 4, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    Lovely photos as usual Sarah. I like the Barn photo too!
  7. Ginger says

    January 4, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    such great memories!
  8. Linda R says

    January 2, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    So many amazing photos. I really enjoyed all of them.. Wishing you and your family a happy 2013!
  9. Misty says

    January 2, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Aaw! I loved every last photo. So nice "catching up" with you. It's been too long. Your boys have grown so much!
  10. christine e-e says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:46 pm

    Your MACRO shot is amazing. I so enjoy seeing your boys grow.... Carsyn looks so proud of himself in his gaiter trainer - his smiles could light the world. Looking forward to following your blog in 2013. And, I wanted to thank you for stepping in during Ashley's break from Scavenger Hunt Sunday --- it was nice to have the continuity of the weekly posts...
  11. Jaymi says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:42 pm

    great shots! I love your i miss you and beautiful shots! And of course all the shots of your boys!
  12. alita says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    First- I loved your 2012. Great moments, stunning pictures, beautiful family. Second- I don't have much time to blog anymore so it is SO NICE to come here and see how you are doing and peek at your treasures. You are one of my fave photogs, chica. Third- HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
  13. Gina says

    January 2, 2013 at 9:37 am

    Beautiful choices Sarah! What a year. Can't wait to see your '13.
  14. Kristy Life-n-Reflection says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:48 am

    What a beautiful life, Happy New Years Sarah!
  15. secret mom thoughts says

    January 2, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Looks like a great year! I love the boys with the lights.
  16. Nadia@Loveliveandgarden says

    January 2, 2013 at 1:43 am

    Such vibrant colors and memories! Thanks for sharing!
  17. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    January 2, 2013 at 12:56 am

    So many great photos and memories! Happy New Year to you and your beautiful family, Sarah.
  18. Andee says

    January 1, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    you take the most amazing pictures. I love how you capture life with your camera. you have such a beautiful family. best wishes for 2013!
  19. Serendipity is Sweet says

    January 1, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    Gorgeous, gorgeous pics Sarah! I love seeing your memories captured here. All the best for 2013!!
  20. Katherines Corner says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:41 pm

    a wonderful look back at your beautiful photography and family. xo
  21. Megan says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    These are wonderful. Happy 2013!
  22. emily says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:06 pm

    What wonderful photos! That macro is so neat!! Happy 2013!
  23. Kim C. says

    January 1, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    This entire set is gorgeous! I loved each one and smiled along the way. You have a beautiful family!
  24. Megan says

    January 1, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    LOVE these photos, and I love your two boys together in the Christmas picture!
  25. Teresa says

    January 1, 2013 at 10:03 am

    What a wonderful look back on the year! I love your shot for celebrate. He just looks so happy! Here's to an even better 2013!
  26. Jenn says

    January 1, 2013 at 9:23 am

    Beautiful Sarah!!! Love all the photos of your boys, the barn shot, and foggy sunrise are gorgeous!
  27. Nicki says

    January 1, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Incredible images for 2012 review - perfect choices and beautifully taken each and every one. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Years to you and your family.
  28. Barbara says

    January 1, 2013 at 1:06 am

    Oh just so many wonderful shots here, that butterfly is amazing! Love it! Have a great 2013. x
  29. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    January 1, 2013 at 12:10 am

    What a great year!! That frog cupcake is too much! Loved following along this year and can't wait to see what the year holds for your family this year!

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