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Sarah Halstead

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April 25, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Our Easter

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: easter

I want to talk a little bit about Carsyn before I share our Easter pictures. Tomorrow is the day we find out what the neurologist has to say. I took most of this weekend and today off from blogging and computer time. I really get bogged down and depressed sometimes. So I spent today with my boys and cleaning. I feel so much better. Also my friend Jenn, from Seizing the Day, shared this song on her blog the other day and I just listened to it. It is so amazing and speaks to me and what I am going through. Thanks again Jenn. I am so glad you are back and that you shared it.

Here are our boys Easter morning.

Here is our sweet big boy Dustyn. Since Carsyn couldn’t hunt Dustyn put an egg in each of their buckets. In the end it looked like he gave Carsyn more. Greatest Big Brother EVER!

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Here are the cousins. My sisters’ two girls and my cousins’ son.

Using this SOOC shot for Shoot & Edit: Friends & Family. It needs a lot of editing. I had this one that was too dark, then one of it too light but no one was looking ha ha. Kids. So I will see if I can salvage this one.

I made these bird nests cupcakes. Not the greatest looking, but I thought they were cute. If you want to see what they are suppose to look like click that link. Hers looked way better, but I think I needed a bigger icing tip.

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and one last kissy face for you. Carsyn and I both thank you for your thoughts and prayers. You all have been such a great support. Thank you!

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  1. Life with Kaishon says

    April 28, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    I will be praying for you tomorrow Sarah. God is good.
  2. Susan says

    April 28, 2011 at 10:52 am

    Just incredible!! Waiting on that GOOD report. LOVE that song!!!!
  3. Darcy says

    April 28, 2011 at 1:12 am

    thinking of you sarah!
  4. Alyssa says

    April 27, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Those cupcakes look great. And I love those chunky little cheeks on the baby, adorable!
  5. Stacia says

    April 27, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Hope everything goes well at your appointment. That sweet, sweet kissy face makes my heart smile.
  6. Veronnica W. says

    April 26, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    Those are so yummy and great looking cupcakes! I think you did a great job!
  7. Jean says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    BTW - I keep trying to follow your blog via GFC and for some reason your new posts do not appear in my google reader. Any idea why?? I would love to receive your updates daily rather than coming directly to your site. I'm pretty sure it's user error on my part, but if you have any ideas to share of how to make them appear, I'd love to hear them!
  8. Jean says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:06 pm

    Love the pucker!! Super cute! And your cupcakes?? Well, they look simply delicious! After my cupcake experience last year, I bailed on attempting any this year ;-) http://www.typicalsuburbanfamily.com/2010/04/20/easter-bunny-cupcakes/ It takes patience I don't really have. How did everything turn out with Carsyn? You're always in my thoughts and prayers.
  9. Summer Crosbie says

    April 26, 2011 at 3:47 pm

    Ok that last picture of Carsyn kills me! Looks like you guys had fun.
  10. Lisa says

    April 26, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    Those cupcakes look delicious!
  11. Tara says

    April 26, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    Happy Easter! Dustyn is looking SO big! Wow, like he grew overnight. The last pic of Carsyn is too cute. Praying for you guys.
  12. Kim says

    April 26, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    The cupcakes turned out great! I think they look perfect. That pictures of Dustyn with red cheeks is so cute. You can tell he was running hard. I will be praying for you as you wait to hear results.
  13. Adeena says

    April 26, 2011 at 11:57 am

    I love that pic of Carsyn!! :D I hope you're getting the answers you need today.
  14. Ashley Sisk says

    April 26, 2011 at 10:17 am

    That picture of Carsyn is classic! It looks like you had a nice weekend. I really hope that there will be some answers for you as a result of the MRI. I know you need some peace.
  15. Susan says

    April 26, 2011 at 10:03 am

    The cupcakes are very good ,awesome job,Love you very much!!!
  16. Chari says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:49 am

    Ethan would love the Elmo basket :-) Great job on the cupcakes! I'll be thinking and praying for you today!
  17. Amber's Articles says

    April 26, 2011 at 9:02 am

    Thanks for sharing that song. I had not heard it, but have been thinking about it a lot lately, as I have many friends and myself facing circumstances that can lead to questions. You are a beautiful person!! I pray you know that. Here is a link to a blog I came across this weekend. It offered great hope and perspective in challenging times: http://roscommonacres.com/2011/04/is-god-good-2/
  18. Allie says

    April 26, 2011 at 8:50 am

    I immediately had you on my mind when I woke up this morning. I am praying and praying for Carsyn and for you to mama. Hugs my friend.
  19. Dina @ 4 Lettre Words says

    April 26, 2011 at 8:16 am

    Those cupcakes are darling...as are the pics of the boys! We're praying hard...
  20. Summer says

    April 26, 2011 at 8:12 am

    Love this post. The cupcakes look yummy. Your boys are so cute! So glad you are feeling better. Praying for you guys!
  21. Halie says

    April 26, 2011 at 12:23 am

    How cute is that little man's pucker. These are lovely images.
  22. Cedar says

    April 26, 2011 at 12:15 am

    What a precious kissy face! Great photos!
  23. Rachel says

    April 25, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Love Carsyn's pucker!! So cute! Also, I know that you know this already but your boys are adorable! So happy you had a great Easter!

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