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December 28, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Top 12 of 2012

Filed Under: Family, Photography Tagged With: quarterly top 5

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WOW! I can not even believe it is the end of 2012 and we are heading into 2013. Next year we will not be doing Quarterly Top 5 but we do plan to continue with the end of the year top photos.

 Here are a few things you should know:

Linky begins Friday, December 28th and ends Thursday, January 3rd
Go through the photos  from 2012
Choose TWELVE and post them on your blog or Flickr account beginning December 28th
PLEASE only use photos that include your CHILDREN and/or PETS 
Accompany each photo with a short explanation of why you chose it
Link up here at In the Moment With, Click.Pray.Love., or Ramblings and Photos
Be sure to include the Quarterly Top 5 banner or button in your post to share the link up with your friends.

Here are my favorites from this year.

january

This has always been a favorite of mine of Dustyn. Just love the look in his gorgeous eyes.

february

Dustyn lovingly looking at his brother. So sweet.

march

Carsyn sure does love swinging. That hasn’t changed but my how he has grown!

april

My boys having a little fun with the Easter Eggs

may

Carsyn at his Pirate Birthday Party.

june

All my boys on Father’s Day. Glad I captured them all smiling.

july

Dustyn with his t-ball trophy. He had a fun first year of playing.

august

Dustyn finally faced his fear of jumping off the diving board and he loved it.

september

My boys during a short day trip to the outer banks.

october

Hanging out at the gorgeous sunflower field. Carsyn’s hair was very long and blonde!

november

Dustyn jumping on the bed in between the Christmas Mini shoots I did. He had a blast!

december

Carsyn watching the Sesame Street show at Christmas Town at Busch Gardens. He was in a trance. He loved it.


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Comments

  1. Amber says

    January 1, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Wow, they have changed so much this year. Carsyn looks more like a little boy and Dustyn looks like he has grown so much. I hope 2013 brings you and your family much joy, growth, and fun.
  2. Michelle says

    January 1, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    These are all so wonderful, I particularly like the black and whites! And the underwater shot too!
  3. Meagan says

    December 31, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I love the one of Carsyn in the sunflower fields! He's grown and changed so much this year! Happy New Year!
  4. Sarah says

    December 31, 2012 at 10:52 am

    These are so cute, Sarah! I love your black and white processing and I love, love the wave shot! Priceless!
  5. Summer Crosbie says

    December 30, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I love the picture of Caryn at the sunflower fields. What a cutie!!
  6. Brooke says

    December 30, 2012 at 7:21 pm

    Such great highlights of the year. Seriously.... my jaw dropped at some of these. Love your style.
  7. Jaymi says

    December 30, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    great choices! I love that shot of Dustyn jumping on the bed!!!
  8. Jessi says

    December 30, 2012 at 12:11 am

    These are great Sarah! What great memories you all have made this year :)
  9. Tiaras & Tantrums says

    December 29, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Love seeing how much your little men have grown over the year!
  10. Kimberly says

    December 29, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    These are all wonderful! It is great to look back and see how they have grown!
  11. t emmons says

    December 29, 2012 at 4:06 pm

    love!
  12. Teresa says

    December 29, 2012 at 9:24 am

    These are so wonderful. I don't know how you ever choose your top 12 with all your wonderful pictures.
  13. Yvonne says

    December 29, 2012 at 12:04 am

    These are great shots! Love the one of your family at the beach ..makes me so sad it is winter outside right now. Great set!
  14. Adeena says

    December 28, 2012 at 11:12 pm

    That shot from the beach is hilarious! :D Love the jumping on the bed shot. And Carsyn in the basket - he's getting so big! :)
  15. Point & Shoot says

    December 28, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    these are great....esp like the last one.
  16. katie says

    December 28, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    These are great! I especially love the one of them at the beach- carsyns face is priceless!
  17. Kim C. says

    December 28, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    These are just so precious! You can see that these boys are well-loved. It's been a pleasure peeking in on your year!
  18. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    December 28, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Your boys have smiles that can light up the world!

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I'm Sarah and I am the writer behind this blog. I love sharing recipes, DIY projects, photos and about my everyday life. I married my high school sweetheart Kenny. We have three boys and one baby girl - Dustyn, Carsyn, Prestyn, and Annelyn. Thanks for stopping by, can't wait to get to know you more. Read More…

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