Monster Trucks on the Beach {WW #92}

Monster Trucks on the Beach

On Mother’s Day we went up to the oceanfront for Monster Trucks on the Beach. It was so much fun. Last time we were there Carsyn was in my belly! This time Carsyn was out of my belly and was able to enjoy watching the show. Dustyn is a lot older so I think he [...]

In the MOMent Monday with Sarah

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Dustyn has really been pushing our buttons lately. I am not sure what is going on with him. Guess he just wants to test his boundaries and see how far he can get. He really looks so innocent when he is tired or sleeping, but believe me he is not. Dustyn had been saying a [...]

Cherished Memories {WW# 88}

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Dustyn’s favorite cookies right now are Oreos. I mean who doesn’t like oreos? I have really been trying to capture these cherished memories because I know they will not last forever. Soon my five year old will be 15, then 25 and next thing you know he will be married and have some kids of [...]

DIY Quick Photo Backdrop {WW #87}

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I shared on my Instagram feed yesterday my DIY Quick Photo Backdrop. It all started when Dustyn colored our back steps with chalk yesterday and I had the greatest idea… DIY Quick Photo Backdrop All you need is some different colors of chalk and a wood fence of some sort. I colored our wood privacy fence with [...]

Happy Easter!

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Happy Easter! love, Dustyn & Carsyn  

In the Moment Monday with Sarah

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Being a mom means so much to me. Growing up I always said I wanted to be a mom and stay at home with my kids. That is exactly what happened thanks to a very supportive husband. I couldn’t do that without him. Being a mom also means wanting to give your whole heart to [...]

Sunshiney Afternoon {WW #83}

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Monday afternoon was PERFECT weather besides being a little windy. I am not a fan of Daylight Savings Time but it was sooo nice having a few hours of light after Kenny got home from work. Kenny was able to change the brake pads on my van since they were making a horrible noise. Wonder [...]

Angry Birds Star Wars | Dustyn’s 5th Birthday Smash

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Saturday the 23rd we had Dustyn’s Angry Birds Star Wars Birthday Smash! He is really into the Star Wars version of Angry Birds. His favorite bird is Chewbacca and he can make all the sounds of the birds & pigs.  I didn’t go all out like last year for a couple reasons. It was waaayyyy [...]

Interview Questions with Dustyn @ Five Years Old

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I can not even believe I am typing that. Where has the time gone?? It is crazy watching him gown into a little boy. He is learning so much! I asked him most of the same interview questions again this year. Here are the questions and answers that I asked him last year. But first [...]

Indoor Photography | Catchlights

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I decided to take a few photos of Dustyn using my new backdrop yesterday and wanted to give you a few tips about getting catchlights indoors. Catchlights definitely give the eyes more dimension so they don’t just look flat and lifeless. Catchlight : a gleam of reflected light in the eye of a person or animal in a photograph. I set [...]