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Sarah Halstead

You are here: Home | Family | Ultimate Blog Party 2011- Welcome Friends

April 1, 2011 By Sarah Halstead

Ultimate Blog Party 2011- Welcome Friends

Filed Under: Family, Photography

I am so glad you stopped by from the Ultimate Blog Party. My name is Sarah and I am the writer behind Naptime Momtog. I love spending time with my husband and my boys. I love taking photos and editing them. I am no professional for sure, but love learning and sharing new things. While you are here you can follow with Google Friend Connect & Email {both on the right}, RSS Feed, Facebook and Twitter.


I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Kenny, for almost 7 years. We have two wonderful boys- Dustyn, who is 3 years old and Carsyn who is will be a year old in May. They are my world. I love writing about new things they are doing and writing about Carsyn’s progress with Occupational and Physical Therapy for his hypertonicity.

I have been taking photos with a DSLR since December of 2009. I first got into it because I wanted to take better photos of my first son Dustyn. It then became a passion. I have a photo business blog. I really do photos for friends and friends of friend. You can see what kind of camera I use by checking out My Camera Bag.

We have 2 dogs, a cat, 5 chickens and a rooster. We live on 8 1/2 acres- I enjoy spending the boys naptime walking around our property and taking photos.  I post plenty of pictures of my boys, but also throw in some still life photos.

I host a weekly linkup for  Project 365.

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If you have any questions at all feel free to leave a comment or email me. I am not perfect at photography but I am always willing to help.  Thanks again for stopping by, it is so great to meet you.

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  1. Anne says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:13 pm

    Hi! I’m belatedly stopping by from the UBP. Nice to meet you! I have two blogs, and I’d love for you to stop by when you get a minute. We’re giving away a $100 Visa gift card until the 19th at Giveaway Corner. Thanks! http://giveawaycorner.blogspot.com/ (A free giveaway every weekday) http://anne-somekindofwonderful.blogspot.com/ (Family blog)
  2. Erica says

    April 8, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    Happy Friday! I'm your newest follower from Ultimate Blog Party 2011! Looking forward to reading your blog. Hope you will come follow me too: http://dinosaurs-and-dandelions.com
  3. Tara says

    April 8, 2011 at 4:26 pm

    Beautiful blog, gorgeous pictures and adorable family! So nice to meet you through #UBP11! I just followed on GFC, I hope you make it to 400 tonight :)
  4. Sumana says

    April 7, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    New follower via UBP11. Hope you will follow me too @ http://masalabowl.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-298-ultimate-blog-party.html
  5. Jessica says

    April 6, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    Love the family shot!
  6. Nancy says

    April 6, 2011 at 8:22 pm

    Just stopping on over from the UBP11 to party with you!! LOL. Nancy http://thatsoundslikecrazy.blogspot.com/
  7. Jessica says

    April 5, 2011 at 7:46 pm

    Howdy! You take such great photos! I also love photography!! I am so happy to have found your blog. I am stopping in from the Ultimate Blog Party and this is my very first year participating and this is SO VERY exciting!! LOL Anyhow...please stop by my blogs and follow whenever you get the opportunity: So Stylilized is where I am currently offering FREE Custom Blog Designs at http://sostylilized.blogspot.com And...Jessica Lil Corner is where I am blogging about family and life at http://jessicaslilcorner.blogspot.com I welcome your visit at either or both of my blogs and hope to have you stop by and follow really soon!! Have a very blessed day!! :0)
  8. Kathy @ House of Hills says

    April 4, 2011 at 9:37 pm

    What great photos! And, such adorable boys. Love it! Thanks for stopping by the House of Hills.
  9. AnnaBean says

    April 4, 2011 at 8:44 am

    Hi Sarah, Just stopping by from the UBP. Your blog is so well-putt together and interesting. I loved the rainbow photograph from your last post. I once tried taking a picture of a rainbow with a disposable...silly me, that did not work out well haha. AnnaBean is now following. We'd love for you to follow us back as well: http://blog.annabean.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Annabeancom/165665323040
  10. Kate says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:55 pm

    I love the photos! They are amazing! It is not a talent that I have at all, but one that I wish I did. Your family is so beautiful! I just read where you got a mani & a pedi with your mom, sounds like a lot of fun! Love the color too, I always get spring colors hoping for warm weather. :) It's finally here where I am, thank goodness!
  11. Jean @ Typical Suburban Family says

    April 3, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Amazing photos. Love them! Which new lens did you get? We're wanting a new lens too, but they are so pricey. Any recommendations on a good place to get lens for reasonable prices? Or even used ones? Have you ever bought a used lens?
  12. Sarah says

    April 3, 2011 at 8:10 am

    Dropping by from UBP11. Your photos are OUTSTANDING. I will definitely be following now for some inspiration. You have a great blog!! www.thisfarmfamilyslife.blogspot.com
  13. ICStarzz says

    April 2, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    Hi, I'm stopping by from the UBP! I like your blog and your pictures are beautiful! I followed you via google friend connect, I hope you have a chance to visit my blog and follow me back! I'm also hosting a giveaway! Have a great weekend! -Samantha www.kreativekaring.blogspot.com
  14. Rhea says

    April 2, 2011 at 5:40 pm

    It's nice to "meet" ya! I'm just bouncing around from the UBP. I think you have some beautiful photos! I'm an amateur photog, too, but have absolutely NO natural talent. Woe is me. Oh well, it's still fun. :) Anyhow, hope you have a great week!
  15. Posh says

    April 2, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Stopping by from the UBP to say hello. Have a great weekend! POSH http://poshonabudget.com/2011/04/weekend-party-fun.html
  16. Chris says

    April 2, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Hello! Just stopping by on the UBP11 Tour! I love your site and hope you will stop by mine! I have followed you and would love for you to follow us, too! I own a COOKING STORE FOR KIDS called BITE SIZE CHEF - I'd love you to stop by http://www.BiteSizeChef.com. Our blog, Little Bites, http://www.bitesizechef.blogspot.com. Our Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bite-Size-Chef Our Twitterhttp://twitter.com/bitesizechef Nice meeting you! Chris
  17. Adeena says

    April 2, 2011 at 11:35 am

    Wow - that last shot is really cool! :D And great family photo, too!
  18. Dayngr says

    April 2, 2011 at 9:55 am

    Mind blowing & amazing! I've been trying to learn more and take better photos (I have a Nikon point and shoot but I've been dying to kick it up a notch) so I'll be following along with you. Glad to have found you via the UBP! Hope you'll stop by and visit my ultimate blog party post at Dayngrous Discourse in Miami and follow along if you like what you read. Have a great weekend and keep partying! :::: tossing confetti :::: @Dayngr
  19. Shell says

    April 2, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Fellow boy mama here! Your pics are gorgeous! Found you from the UBP!
  20. Branson says

    April 2, 2011 at 4:35 am

    Oh, I love that family photo! And what stunning examples of your photo skills :)
  21. Jill Savage says

    April 1, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Hi! Dropping by from UBP11! I love your photography! I'm doing giveaways over on my blog...drop by!
  22. shelley says

    April 1, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Love the super resolution in the pics. Beautiful family. following from the UBP. Hope you can stop by. God Bless, Shelley

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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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