Monday, February 27, 2012

TTUT ~ February wrap up




Seriously Shawn



Today's Talk To Us Tuesday is a busy one. Busy with a capital B! It's the usual TTUT with the added bonus of covering the Seriously Impulsive swap and Emmy Moms 10 Things To Smile About!


If you're new to TTUT welcome, I'm glad you're here! TTUT is hosted by yours truly and my insane once upon a Captain drinking friend Impulsive Addict {IA}. We host this weekly, rule-free, meme together and have made great friends and have had a lot of laughs in the process. Link up with us, its fun, all the cool kids are doing it, and it's safer than crack so what do you have to loose?


Onto the swap...





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We had 32 friends join us for our first swap, a perfect number if you ask me. Thanks everyone for participating, I hope y'all had as much fun as we did! 


My partner was Becca from Every Day Life. We've been blogging together for a while now, she never judges me for not reading and commenting regularly, she's knows I'm busy and doesn't hold it against me. Yep, she's a true bloggy friend which is more than a little awesome! She sent me a great gift, it made me smile so it's on the list below. 



I love linking up with Emmy Mom every month. Her linky is the perfect way to remember the good that has happened since it's way too easy to concentrate on the negative. So in no particular order here are 10 things that made me smile in February.









1. I had a great time shopping for Becca, I hope she likes the things I sent, sending a swap package always makes me a little nervous. The gift she sent me was full of goodness  {Peanut has so enjoyed having a jar of candy to dip her little hands into}! One can never go wrong with a friendship frame, the candles and plaques are perfect for Spring and as soon as my world stops spinning I'll be soaking in a tub full of brown sugar fig yumminess! 


2. Make your own pizza night is perfect for the family night Babe has to work later than he anticipates. "Having it your way" has never tasted so good! 

3. Watching this video of Peanut hitting her very first in the park home run makes me smile every.single.time.I.watch.it! 


video




5. Getting random texts from Honey makes me smile. This one actually came when she wasn't in school, that was a little bonus! We love Finding Nemo so after I got what it was she was sending I laughed so hard I almost inked myself.


6. Reviewing pictures from family nights and discovering Peanut was a photo bomber makes me smile.  Those girls of mine make a simple things like bowling fun! 

 7. Rogue makes me smile! This boy is the love of my life...after Babe and the girls of course! I was trying to take an afternoon siesta when he came and curled up behind my knees on the couch. Oh how I love that boy of mine! 

8. Getting picture texts of my precious Great-Niece from my nephew definitely makes me smile. Brynn, Aunt Shawn loves you!! 

9. Having Honey recognize that I'm not feeling well, go to the grocery to pick up the needed items for dinner and cook a delicious meal for her family not only makes my face smile but my heart smile too! Have you had grilled pineapple? Soooo crazy good! 


10. Watching Peanut step on home plate. Yep, it should come as no surprise to anyone that watching Peanut play softball makes me smile!


If you participated in our swap make sure to link up your post and please include pictures, we're nosey we want to see! Not a swapper? That's ok, you can still link up with us, just share a funny story, recipe, 10 things that made you smile in February or anything thing else your little heart desires...cuz we're cool like that!

I'm also linking up with Stacy per at Stacy Uncorked for her Bringing Random Back {thought that is people} cuz I'm cool like that! 




32 comments:

Emmy said...

Great great list! Okay Honey's dinner- 150% impressed! That girl can cook- how good does that look!

I might have to steal that text and send it to my husband- too cute!

Was it supposed to be a link to the video or just a picture from it? Would love to see it.

Thanks so much for linking up

Impulsive Addict said...

Looks like you got a little spoiled with your swap gift! I could go for a piece of candy right now.

I don't get the text and I've actually SEEN Finding Nemo. Help me!

Cute pic of you and the girls! And who doesn't love Rogue? He's just adorable.

I want to hold Brynn and give her kisses on those cheeks! Is that creepy?

Great post for a sickly co-host. I hope you're better tomorrow! xoxo

Impulsive Addict said...

And why is the blogger comment window different? I don't like change.

Date Girl said...

Wow, good girl for making dinner! I don't know that I would have thought to do that when I was a teen. That was so thoughtful!

Aww Nemo. That movie totally makes me smile. Just keep swimming!

Cathy Kennedy said...

Hiya! I'm totally new to your hop. I hopped over from Stacy's RTT and decided your place looks like a spot I should hang out at least once a week. Yum, that pizza looks so yummy, amazing! Did you make it yourself? We LOVE pizza at our house! =D Thanks for hosting this fun meme. From a first time commentor and your newest follower, Cathy

Stacie said...

Love the goodies that you scored in the swap. a big thanks to you guys for hosting!

And I might steal your dog...that is all...

becca said...

like YUM that pizza looks amazing i'm comming to dinner next time. so happy you liked everything I was a little nervous about what to buy as you are so crafty and organized. was hoping everyone would enjoy the candy. thanks for all my gifts I love them. hugs

Stacy Uncorked said...

The swap was so fun! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and look forward to future swaps. :) Your partner spoiled you, too! I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone got.

LOVE make your own pizza night - it's been a while since we've had one here, and now that I'm drooling over your yummy pizza, I better plan one soon. ;)

Way to go Peanut!!!

And Honey is very impressive with her mad cooking skillz. Mama, you done good! :)

Thanks for making Tuesdays so much fun!


Random Ponder, Seeking an Antidote for an Anecdote, Naptime Interruptus, Impulsive Swap

jennykate77 said...

Your food porn is making me hungry. It's 6:54 in the freakin' morning and I'm thinking how yummy a shishkabob sounds.

Cute pics of the girls and Rogue! The text from Honey cracks me up.

From the sounds of IA's comment you've been sick. :( Hope you're feeling better.

Thanks for hosting such a great swap!!

allstarme said...

Looks like you did pretty well in the swap! I keep meaning to make our own pizza but just never get around to it. Yours looks tasty.

angel shrout said...

Umm can your daughter come cook for me?? I have a 19 yr old song with a beautiful voice and can play guitar who also happens to be gorgeous despite me being his momma.. hint hint lol.

Heathers Happenings said...

Yummm that homemade pizza looks great! Nothing better than family nights.

Your great niece, adorable ♥

Daisy said...

hahaha, those fish icons are so funny! I didn't even know you could do that.
Great swap items and how good does all that food look! Can I come to your house for dinner! :)

Connie said...

Great list! Your swap partner rocks!!

What a sweet daughter you have.

Johanson Family said...

Great wrap up and SO glad I got to be apart of ya'll's swap!! Your package looks great!! I just love your dog's pictures-- I swear that dog is human.

VandyJ said...

Grilled pineapple is crazy good.
I met Rebecca doing a swap and she makes the best packages! You got some awesome goodies there.

Boobies said...

Now I feel like a bum because I didn't wrap my gifts. Eeeek! Way to overachieve, Becca!

Great swap loot!

I always love seeing pics of your fam...so perfect!

Additionally, I really want some of that pizza.

Jill said...

Mmmm...that pizza pic is drool-worthy...made my own homemade pizza last night, and I have leftovers in the fridge for supper tonight! yay!!

A Randomlicious Blog for the Soul said...

Firstly that pizza is making my mouth water...secondly that text is hilarious and I love it, Thirdly the photo bombing is funny! Have you seen those pictures online of photo bombing? It's pretty hilarious.
Glad your swap was a success!

Amy said...

Your gift looks awesome! And so does the pizza! I just had a pizza night last night. Pizza always makes for a successful dinner!

MiMi said...

I want your pizza.
I want your swap package.
I want to understand that text. LOL
I want that dog.
:)

Carrie's Rambles said...

Gorgeous swap goodies!

Also, it's lunch time, I'm starving and after I saw the picture of the pizza I have to admit to not getting any further. As a matter of a fact I'm probably going to go and drool somemore now

KarmaKristin said...

Thanks for the great Swap!!! You got some mighty nice things there!Now I am craving pizza :/

XOXO

KarmaKristin

Kimi said...

OMG... I cannot stop laughing about that text! Hilarious.

Great swap stuff!

And are you kidding me with that pizza??? I just ate lunch and now I'm sorta ready for round two.

Nicole said...

Great photos & reasons to be happy :). I have to admit, I don't get the text :(... lol

Jessica Cortez said...

Your homemade pizza looks way better than my homemade pizza. I think I'll be over for dinner soon ;)

Your goodies are too cute!! Yay! That was so much fun :)

Naila Moon said...

I found your blog from Stacy Uncorked.
I used to do 10 Thoughts Tuesday back in the day I first started blogging.
You have inspired me to return to that.

I am now following you (and on pinterest). Come by if you wish.
peace...Naila Moon

http://yaknowstuff.blogspot.com/

Megan W said...

Thanks for the fantastic swap hosting!

I'm sure that your girls aren't always perfect...but they seem to be in this post. And that's amazing! The good stuff always makes the tough stuff better :)

missy. said...

your swap partner definitely sent great items.

honey is so nice to make dinner. that looks delicious! xoxo

Aly @ Analyze This said...

Great swap!! I loooooved pairing up with JK! Seriously, you and her are the best partners, ever!!!!! Now I just need to be paired with IA!

And honey ... sweet honey ... she is a riot!!!

Xazmin said...

Awesome list of things to smile about!

Congrats on your awesome success with the swap! Looks like you scored!

I understand loving watching your kids play sports - it's so fun to watch them develop their talents, and also kick the trash of the opposing team when that happens!!

Becca @ R We There Yet Mom? said...

I totally thought I left a message on here the other day but now I don't see it? What a slacker I am!!! Jeez!!

Looks like a fun swap. And proud momma you must be!!

~Becca

 
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