Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Ten Things to Smile About

Another month has come and gone so it's time for my monthly meme of Ten Things to Smile About. I recently had the first year of my blog printed and realized I have been doing this meme since for almost three years now- I just didn't do it as a meme party that you all could link along with until more recently.

Ten Things to Smile about is your chance to look back at the month and find the good things, the silver lining, the things that made you smile. You can simply write a list or add pictures-which I always do as you know I love pictures.


So grab my button for your post and play along- it gives me another thing to smile about!
**Also this linkey will be open for a week- so if you want to wait until the month is officially over, feel free to link up within the week.

Ten Things to Smile About: August

1. School started! And he's loving it and doing great!!2. Getting a new family picture-where everyone looks good and I took it

3. Watching Ryder continue to grow and learn new things every day
-and hearing him "talk" a lot more

4. Being able to visit with my childhood best friend

5. Finally joining Twitter and loving it!

6. Getting my craft on with Alex and making something together that she loves

7. A night out with Eric with good food and beautiful views of the Newport Beach Harbor

8. Going to an awesome FREE Science Museum in LA

9. Finding so many awesome things on Pintrest- including lots of school lunch ideas which Lucas is loving

10. Can you eat spaghetti neatly?
What did you have to smile about this month?

P.S. On Wednesday I am joining ImpluseAddict and Connie of The Young and Relentless and we are unplugging for 8 hours! Eek- no phone, computer, iPad. Join us if you want. I will be documenting how it goes and posting on Friday--I will be back Thursday with a "proud" mommy moment... my first hang my head in shame proud in a while, hope you play along then too.

So link up with your Ten Things lists!

38 comments:

  1. Sorta Southern Single MomAugust 30, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    When I told The Girl, over the phone, that her BFF would be in her class this year, she let out a scream so loud it made me smile, because I wasn't in the house with her :)

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  2. CBAugust 30, 2011 at 5:13 AM

    I LOVE your new family picture - it is SO GOOD!!!

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  3. ConnieAugust 30, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    You had a GREAT month!

    Is your son in kindergarten? Mine just started and we're having a rough start.

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  4. LisaAugust 30, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    I seriously LOVE that picture. It's so great. And where'd you get your top? I'm having a hard time finding cute tops!!

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  5. Impulsive AddictAugust 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    I LOVE the spaghetti pic. Emma had that last night. It always makes for good pictures!!

    Your family picture is gorgeous! How many takes did you have to do?

    I'm nervous/excited about unplugging tomorrow. Ahhh!!

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  6. FoursonsAugust 30, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Those are some great things to smile about! I think the spagetti face made me smile the biggest though- what a cutie!

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  7. LourieAugust 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Awesome list!

    What the what no nothing for how many hours!? Wow. I can't wait to see how it all goes.

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  8. StephanieAugust 30, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Your pictures are fantastic:) I adore lists of things to smile about so inspiring...and you're on twitter! Must make sure I'm following you. I'm @SassyModernMom

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  9. EvonneAugust 30, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Your pictures made me smile! The spaghetti picture is priceless.

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  10. JennaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    I love that craft! How cute and easy!

    Your baby is getting so chubby. I love it.

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  11. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Can't believe August is over already. Time sure does fly by!

    Sounds like you had an amazing month! Those are great photos! Love the one of your LO with spaghetti everywhere!

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  12. The Mommy TherapyAugust 30, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Great list! I am so impressed that you took that picture yourself. We had to have someone do it and then photoshop our heads around to get one where one of my children, or myself, doesn't look posessed.

    Spaghetti eating at your house looks just like mine! I need to check out all those lunch ideas you mentioned on pinterest. I feel lost on that site, perhaps I'm not intelligent enough to figure it out?

    Thanks for doing the link up, it's always fun.

    I am tempted to join you in the cutting off of my media tomorrow, but I feel a little afraid. I need more specific rules...can I answer the phone if my kid's school calls? Do I have to?

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  13. Anti-SupermomAugust 30, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Ryder is so cute, I want to eat him up... it might be messy, but I'll deal with it.

    (wink)

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  14. Rach (DonutsMama)August 30, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    That's a great family picture! And watch out--Twitter is so addicting!

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  15. shortmamaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Ive tried so hard to get into Twitter and just cant!! I want to love it...but I really dont so Im never on it!

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  16. MaceyAugust 30, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Something FREE in LA?! Weird.
    Love the pictures!

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  17. ShellAugust 30, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Unplugging????? Eeek. I don't know if I could do that....

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  18. AmyAugust 30, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Your family pic made me laugh. Look how low your hubby has to squat to be in the picture! But it is darling, I have to say. I also love how nobody's feet are doing something different.

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  19. AnonymousAugust 30, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Your August sounds wonderful ... and doesn't it seem so fast once you put it together like this?!

    Here's to a fantastic September!

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  20. Mrs MontoyaAugust 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Pinterest definitely makes me smile, but you knew that :) I'll have to look you up on Twitter. But not tomorrow apparently. WOW! Can't wait to hear how that goes. Good Luck!

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  21. KimberlyAugust 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I love the family photo!

    Unplugging is good sometimes! I just did it and I feel refreshed!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I love your family picture! Everyone looks so happpy! I love your spaghetti shot.

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  23. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    I love your family picture! Everyone looks so happpy! I love your spaghetti shot.

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  24. Missy | Literal MomAugust 31, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    The spaghetti one is so funny. I love those pics. And I've heard so much about pinterest - I'm going to have to try it out!

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  25. Liz MaysAugust 31, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Those gave me smiles too! You live a very happy life. :)

    That craft is darling, by the way.

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  26. JessicaAugust 31, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love that family picture! You have such a beautiful family!

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  27. ShawnAugust 31, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    I have my post ready to go live at midnight EST. I'm sorry I'm late to the party!

    I love the things that made you smile, You certainly have a lot to smile about!

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  28. UnknownAugust 31, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    I love that you took the family picture!!

    And the flower art turned out SO cute. I need to try that... precious!

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  29. McKennaAugust 31, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    What a great list, love pinterest and twitter. I'm completely impressed with your family picture. We could never get one that good.

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  30. JenAugust 31, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    That spaghetti one is so funny! I have pics of my kids at that age with spaghetti all over them too!

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  31. Bees With HoneyAugust 31, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    What a great idea for a meme! I may join you.

    I love the family photo you took. It's beautiful. I long to have our family photo taken some day:)

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  32. JennersAugust 31, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Excellent family photo … I'm very impressed.

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  33. Honey MommyAugust 31, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    My husband just started Twitter... and I just started on Pinterest. I love Pinterest, but am not sure I could handle doing it and twitter (and facebook and blogging). There are only so many hours of the day.

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  34. RachelAugust 31, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Oh Good Lord... that boy of yours. Who cares about the mess when he looks that cute eating spaghetti?!?!

    Yes, he definitely made me smile!

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  35. Mom of 12September 1, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    Love the spaghetti pic! So cute.
    Sandy

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  36. Amber DupreeSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Oh my goodness, you are adorable! You look so young...and adorable!

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  37. HeatherOzSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    I look exactly the same when I eat spaghetti!

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  38. Laura SanchezQuanSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog... I am so your newest follower! 10 Things to Smile About came at a great time after a totally "downer" of a post on my blog. LOL

    love your blog, too cute! :)

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