Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Ten Things to Smile About This Month

Is July really coming to a close?  I really am not ready for it as school starts in less than a week for us!  But that isn't what today is about.  Today is about looking back at the things in July that made me smile.    This linky will be open for over a week so if you don't have your post done for today there will still be plenty of time to link up.  I just ask that you grab the button for your post to help spread the word about this meme.

Last Tuesday Every Month


Ten Things to Smile About July

1. Enjoying summer with beach and pool days
Look I am in a picture! 
2. This picture-- do you think I should worry when she starts driving?

3. Celebrating my country's birthday
My family waiting to watch the fireworks
4. The cool fort my husband built (which he technically built in June) but it was up for several days as the kids loved it and slept it in for several nights
The fort- took up almost the whole play room
Inside their fort- bed mattresses and all

5. Finally seeing my beastie CA Girl again with a fun day at the beach
um yea ignore my crooked glasses
6. Another totally fun and successful family reunion in Utah 

7. Date night and having a good baby sitter my kids love

8. Watching Alex bathe in the sand- though washing her hair after the fact doesn't really make me smile

9. It's my Mama's birthday today!! Happy Birthday Mom! Love you

10. Blogging and it's fun benefits like new friends I got to meet while in Utah!


What made you smile this month?  Can't wait to see your list!

ince it is Tuesday I am linking up with some other great Tuesday meme's.  IA and Shawn's Talk to Us Tuesday and Stacy Uncorked's Random Tuesday

Stacy

29 comments:

  1. MamarazziJuly 31, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    forts, pool time, family vacations and meeting bloggy friends are ALL things i would be smiling about too! I am linking my list up now, thanks for hosting!

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  2. KmamaJuly 31, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    Looks like a great month! I just crack up looking at your pics of Alex. She sure is a spitfire, isn't she??

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  3. BarbaraJuly 31, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    Definitely a great month!!

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  4. Stacy UncorkedJuly 31, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    Loving those pictures of you - and I didn't notice your sunglasses were crooked in the second one until you pointed it out. ;)

    What a great month you had! Your pictures made me smile. :)

    10 Things To Smile About While Reminiscing in a RTT Rebel and TTUT Kind of Way

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  5. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    What a fun month and great photos!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Looks like you had a wonderful month - loved the photos :D & That is one awesome fort!

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  7. NatalieJuly 31, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    You had such a jam packed July! And yes you better watch out when Alex starts driving!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Forts are the best! We built a few in July and let Elliot sleep in there a couple days.

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  9. RebeccaJuly 31, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    cool fort i want to play

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  10. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Wow your months just get busier and busier don't they!? Glad you've had a good summer though :D

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  11. NicoleJuly 31, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Darn, I was going to do this, my birthday was yesterday and yeah I didn't really get on a computer much. I just threw today's post together. How long is this open?

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  12. NicoleJuly 31, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    btw, when is the instagram recap? tomorrow??

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  13. AshleyJuly 31, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I still can't believe tomorrow is August!!!!!

    That Alex. In her car. I loved it on Twitter and I'm loving it now!

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  14. AndreaJuly 31, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Oooh, fun! July was a great month (minus the heat)...I keep feeling like summer is over because it has been hot for so long, but we start school the wednesday after Labor day!

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  15. LourieJuly 31, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Be afraid, be very afraid (of Alex) hahaha! But what a fun month.

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  16. AngieJuly 31, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Looks like a pretty fun month to me!!! Hope August treat you just as kindly :)

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  17. RachelJuly 31, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    What a cool fort, and cool parents to let them sleep in it too! Fun stuff!

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  18. MaceyJuly 31, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    You always have a cool list. :)
    I linked! YAY ME! lol

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  19. MimiJuly 31, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    Love your list and pics...as usual. I wish I could go to the beach too!

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  20. Help! Mama Remote...August 1, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Omg that's the best fort I've seen!!! She's chilling in the drivers seat.

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  21. JoAugust 1, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    You sure do have a lot to smile about!

    I don't know how kids don't seem to mind all that sand.

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  22. AnonymousAugust 1, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    I love your fort! It looks like it was a wonderful month.

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  23. JackieAugust 1, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Looks like a wonderful summer! That fort is pretty cool... I'd sleep there too if I were a kid!

    Sand... Uggg... we were at the beach last weekend and my daughter (10yrs old) had it everywhere! I tried to brush her hair before we left and her head was covered in sand!

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  24. ConnieAugust 1, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    You had a busy month!

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  25. JenAugust 1, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    That fort is just AWESOME!!! What a super fun July you had!! And school starts next week? UGH!!!!!!!!!

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  26. Rach (DonutsMama)August 1, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Alex always cracks me up!

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  27. Suzanne Bjornn WhiteAugust 1, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    The picture of your son and daughter in the 'Cadillac' is hilarious. What a great shot!

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  28. Mrs. MatchAugust 1, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Oh I just cringed when I saw the cute sand bathing picture. So.much.sand!! I can't stand the sandy feeling on my skin! Love #2! So cute.

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  29. JennersAugust 15, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    I worry about her driving. Yes … be worried!! So cute .. as usual. Love the fort!

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