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You are here: Home | Family | My Kids are the Messiest

July 21, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

My Kids are the Messiest

Filed Under: Family, Photography

When Jess at Four Plus An Angel said they were doing a “My Kids are the Messiest” contest I immediately thought of the time Dustyn smeared Butt Paste all over his room and himself. That day I was too upset to take photos, so I decided to do the second most messiest.

Remember this photo?

Dustyn was clapping with his sand/water mixture and it got all over his face. This happens on a daily basis. He comes in DIRTY every day. He does have a lot of fun though.

The contest is open until the 29th. So make sure you head over there and enter. There are prizes involved. 🙂

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Oh and I just saw that I was picked for the Top 5 for Crazy Days of Summer.

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  1. Natalie says

    August 3, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    Kids are great, aren't they?! I swear the love being messy!
  2. Lori says

    July 24, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Oh my goodness, funny and cute at the same time! Thanks for joining Foto Friday, I love seeing your pictures of the boys! Lori
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 24, 2011 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you Lori.
  3. Leighann says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Love the pic.. so cute. He's so pleased!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 23, 2011 at 12:29 am

      Thank you Leighann.
  4. Rachel- Wildflower Photography says

    July 22, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    haha! kids have the best time getting messy! too cute! happy weekend!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 22, 2011 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks Rachel. Have a great weekend.
  5. Vinobaby says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:08 am

    Oh my! Looks like he was having a blast though--silly boys. Gorgeous pics!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 22, 2011 at 4:38 pm

      Thank you. :)
  6. Branson says

    July 22, 2011 at 10:00 am

    LOL! Loving the messiness! :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 22, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks Branson.
  7. Courtney says

    July 22, 2011 at 9:34 am

    HAHAHA - GREAT PHOTO! Too funny, Sarah. Congrats on being in the top 5!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 22, 2011 at 4:40 pm

      Thank you Courtney.
  8. Christine @ Quasi Agitato says

    July 22, 2011 at 8:01 am

    That pic is awesome. He is a mess, yes, but I love how HAPPY he is about it!!!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 22, 2011 at 8:31 am

      Thanks so much Christine.
  9. Marie says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:06 am

    I LOVE it! What little boys are truly all about! lol!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 22, 2011 at 8:30 am

      Thank you Marie.
  10. Mama Zen says

    July 21, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    He looks like he's having a blast!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 11:18 pm

      Thank you. He did gave fun.
  11. L. says

    July 21, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    This photo is perfect for this contest! Good luck! :D
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      Thank you Laura.
  12. Nancy says

    July 21, 2011 at 6:31 pm

    Messy, but cute messy! And congrats on being picked over at Ashley's. That's fantastic, Sarah!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks Nancy.
  13. Galit Breen says

    July 21, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Oh my! Yes. BIG mess but wowsa BIG cute, too!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:28 pm

      Thank you.
  14. Susan says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    Nasty! That does look like a mess! But how happy is he? I don't think that grin could be any cuter! I remember my mom having to literally have to hose off the boys before they were allowed in the house, as one day they were so covered in dirt she couldn't tell who was who!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:28 pm

      Ha ha. Yes he gets hosed off daily. Lol. Thank you.
  15. AJ Kreations says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Oh my...that really is messy....love his cute smile!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      He he. Thanks.
  16. Maegan says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    That is an unfortunate color / texture of the muddy sand on his face, I seriously thought it was poop at first, yikes!!!! He is messy indeed, but it's a great picture of him!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      Ha ha. Thanks Meagan.
  17. kelly @ In Everything says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:07 pm

    lOL the butt paste story is a hoot;) Totally been there... my "butt paste" story was when Chris found my pink chapstick and then climbed into baby Lydia's crib with it. Her face and his were painted with chapstick... then the wall, the crib bars.... basically everything. And everything smelled like strawberry Chapstick for ever! Let Dustyn hang out with my Chris for 10 minutes.... you'll quickly see that Chris can find a mess in seconds;) I bet they'd have a blast:)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:26 pm

      Ha ha. They need to hang out soon.
  18. Stephanie says

    July 21, 2011 at 3:25 pm

    I love how they never mind how dirty they get :)
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you Stephanie.
  19. Jessica says

    July 21, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    Oh so gross! I just want to reach through the screen with a washcloth. You took an amazing photo of it, of course. Thanks for linking up!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      Ha ha. Thanks Jess.
  20. Sheri says

    July 21, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    LOL awesome capture!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Sheri.
  21. emily says

    July 21, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Hmm, a messy boy...just seems natural for some reason. Cute!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks Emily.
  22. betty jo says

    July 21, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    My boys were messy too when they were that age. He is adorable and that smile is precious. You captured a wonderful memory here.
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you Betty Jo.
  23. Tess says

    July 21, 2011 at 1:36 pm

    Oh my! I remember the days of messy little boys! Mine is 15 now and I'm dealing with different kind of dirt. lol
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Thank you Tess.
  24. Ashley Sisk says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    HAHA - he is a mess!
    • NapTime MomTog says

      July 21, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Yes he is.

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