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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Memories, Dreams and Reflections | 2014

January 1, 2015 By Sarah Halstead

Memories, Dreams and Reflections | 2014

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

Welcome to Memories, Dreams, and Reflections for 2014! I have been doing this every year since 2010 with Ashley Sisk. I love looking through my photos from the year and picking out my favorites for each category.

Me!

Memories, Dreams and Reflections 2014 1-Me
This year I am proud of all the growing my blog has done. I am so thankful for all my loyal readers.
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 I Love You

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I love my family so much. They mean the World to me.
(Thanks Katie Myrick for the awesome photo.)
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Still Laughing…

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Dustyn put this clump of dirt on his nose while I was trying to take photos of him. We still laugh at this photo every time we see it.
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Winter Wonderland

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Our dog Dudley in the snow. I love the detail of the snow on his face.
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Birthday

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Carsyn at his Bubble Guppies Birthday Party. This was by far my favorite party!
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Friends

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Dustyn with his friend Cameron at their Pumpkin Patch field trip.
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I Was Inspired… 

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I am so inspired by this boy. Everyday. He works so hard.
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Spring Fever

Memories, Dreams and Reflections 2014  8-Spring
These may be weeds, but I am excited to see them every spring. Means warm weather is on its way.
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Vacation

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Kenny and I took a trip to the mountains for our 10 year anniversary in July. It was gorgeous!
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Summer Days

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Our Summer days were filled with a lot of swimming.
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A Day In My Life

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Dustyn is always playing with frogs and other animals. I know he will grow up to work with some type of animals.
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All Smiles

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Carsyn was all smiles and so excited to be swimming on his own in the hot tub. Thanks to the Water Way Babies neck ring.
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Autumn Harvest

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I just love the color of Autumn. The leaves changing will always be my favorite!
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Home

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This is the view out our front door. I love when we have gorgeous sunrises.
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Celebrate!

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Dustyn had a doughnut cake for his breakfast on his 6th birthday. I think we will make this a tradition every year.
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Let’s Do It Again…

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Kenny and I say this waterfall on our trip to the mountains. As we were walking there and back we said we would never do it again. But I would love to get in shape and hike to some more waterfalls.
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I Miss You

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As most of you know we unexpected got pregnant last February, then lost our baby in April. I still miss this baby every day.
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Beautiful

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This sunset shot will always be a favorite of mine. It was so beautiful.
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Dress Up

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The boys dressed up on Halloween. Dustyn was the shark and Carsyn was the Shark Diver. They got so many compliments and won a few contests.
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Macro

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Love taking water droplet photos.
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Holidays

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I normally share pictures from Christmas, but I just love this Valentines photo of Carsyn.
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My Favorite

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Another sunrise from in front of our house. The light and fog was gorgeous.
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Don’t Ever Change

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I hope their bond will never change. Dustyn is always watching out for Carsyn.
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Just Because…So There!

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I love the light and Dustyn’s expression here. I just had to share.
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Hopes and Dreams

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Kenny and I want to find a way to market Remote Controlled ride on vehicles for kids with Special Needs. We want them to be able to ride and play just like other kids their age.
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 To see all my previous Memories, Dreams and Reflections posts click here.

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Comments

  1. Ashley Sisk says

    January 22, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Look - I made it! I really loved your look-back. Some of my favorites were inspired and dress up. I also loved your family photo this year. One of my favorite Christmas cards for sure!
  2. kristine foley says

    January 8, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    Love this idea and totally need to do this for last year!
  3. Laura says

    January 6, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Your kids are so adorable. I'm so sorry for your loss this year with the baby, I can only imagine, but snuggle those kiddos a little more when you miss the baby. You're still so blessed with those boys <3
  4. Cassie @ Southeast by Midwest says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:15 pm

    I don't know where to start with this post. Your puppy is so cute, Carsyn looks so happy to be swimming on his own in the hot tub, those Halloween costumes? GENIUS! And zomg the obvious bond between your boys is just amazing.
  5. Megan says

    January 5, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    Love your photos this year. I'm so so sorry for your loss. Where in the mountains did you and your husband go? Absolutely beautiful!
  6. Laura MyNewestAddiction says

    January 3, 2015 at 12:37 am

    These are some beautiful photos lady! <3
  7. Kimberly says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:10 pm

    Beautiful photos, as always, Sarah! Love the boys' Halloween costumes! 2014 was definitely a year of ups and downs. Here's hoping for a wonderful 2015!
  8. Carly Anderson says

    January 2, 2015 at 7:51 pm

    Their costumes! CUTEST things ever!
  9. coolchillmom says

    January 2, 2015 at 6:18 pm

    What an amazing year! Thanks for sharing your beautiful family. On to many things for 2015!!
  10. Phyrra says

    January 2, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Your kids are so cute!
  11. Deb www.debcb.com says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:58 am

    Love this. What an amazing way to look back on the year!
  12. Buckeroomama says

    January 1, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    What an ingenious idea for their Halloween costumes... I love it! D & C are such big boys now. Here's wishing you and yours all the best for 2015 - God's blessings, good health, simple joys, and peace in your hearts.
  13. Nicky @ awesomeville says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:00 am

    Lovely shots, I especially love the boys Halloween costumes, brilliant!
    • Sarah Halstead says

      January 1, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      Thanks so much Nicky.

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