b-bye 2012

Ok, seriously where did this year go?! Is it me, or are the years just going faster and faster?! I've had some great memories though that will make me never forget this past year. 

It started off in January by getting to go to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl with some of the cheerleaders that I coached. Lucky, I know!!  Then in April, I was blessed with my fourth child Zane Presley. Now this takes the cake for 2012.....for sure!!  August hits and my second oldest started Kindergarden and a week later I turned the big 3-0!! Ahhhh......still struggling with that! November comes and I celebrated my 8th wedding anniversary with the best man, EVER! 

Now here I am saying b-bye 2012, but counting my blessings and looking forward to what God has in store for me in 2013!

dress//gap outlet(current)  vest//old navy  leggings//target  boots//steve madden  belt//h&m  

HAPPY NEW YEAR

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby

Happiest Place on Earth

 Now I have been to Disneyland quite a few times, but have never got to experience the happiest place on earth at this time of year. Let me just say WOW! I'm a kid at heart when it comes to Disneyland anyway. But mix it with the best holiday ever and sha-bang......its A-MAZ-ZA-ZING! The decorations, lights, fake snow, cold weather.....I could go on for days. 

Christmas time at Disney........enough said!

How cute is Mickey in his lil Christmas attire?! 

 We got to share this wonderful experience with our family/best friends

Hope you all had a wonderful CHRISTMAS!!

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby 

Crazy Busy

Well hello there......been a little while I know! It's a crazy time of year for me. Well I'm sure for everyone. Crazy good of course. I have been super, duper busy involved in my church Christmas play, as I mentioned before. But let me just give you a quick explanation of this play. First of all, I shouldn't be even using the word "play". More like production. And this is not a one nighter......oh no, we are talking 15 performances. I mean we go all out. We have camels, and tigers and elephants.....oh my!! Sorry, could resist myself of the cheesy rhyme.  Eek, I am definitely not doing it justice.....all in all, its one spectacular show. 

all of us flying angels 

my precious girls

 backstage 

 Shake it up peeps

 waiting to fly from the ceiling

So after the holidays, I am hoping to be a little more consistent.....until then, hope you all have a Merry Christmas!!! 

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby

Santa Libby

          Ok, so I decided I would take the kids to see Santa this year. It is definitely not a tradition in the Rueb household. But, this year I was actually pretty excited to take them. A little too excited I think. I made it a special by surprising them. Which always makes everything more exciting. I mean, who doesn't like surprises?! I just LOVE them......which explains the excitement I had about seeing Santa.                                                             Of course I would prefer being on the receiving end of one (hint, hint Trevor), but there is nothing better than giving that excitement to my kiddos. 

I have to say though, I was quite disappointed with him. He did no fit the criteria for a Santa. Yes, he was a bigger guy and had a fake white beard and all, but he had no jolly. Shouldn't that be the first thing they look for when they hire these guys?!  I don't know......but I definitely think I could have done a better job. 

Hey, I may have just found my calling!

 

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby

All Business

I was asked a while ago as to what I would put together for business work attire. I actually kind of forgot that I was even asked. Not good I know! Don't take it personal, I forget a lot of things. Like my daughter at school.......eek, still sounds pretty bad.

 I usually respond to people right away because I know if I don't then its history. But this one had me stumped! My daily attire could consist of pj's if I wanted it to, so I really have no need for business. For the most part, church is only place that I even attend with somewhat of a dressier atmosphere. Ok, this is sounding like I dont' get out much. I don't do.....it's just I have a whole little posse with me, which makes it not as fun and glorious to get all dolled up. We're talking spit-up, running in heels, and getting them in and out of the car with a skirt, is just not appropriate. 

 I do tend to buy a few pieces here and there, but they just end up sitting lonesome on the hanger. So, all in all.....I'm not sure if I'm the one that is most suitable for this question. But I did try......and this is me trying to be all business. 

shirt//kohl's  pants//american eagle similar  boots//cotton on similar

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby

Mommy's workout

I have been asked by many as to what I do to stay in shape, after having four. First and foremost I am constantly moving. There is no time to sit down with a whole basketball team. Yes I realize that 5, but it sounds more dramatic that way. When there is this many, its all the same right?! Seriously though, someone needs a drink, a diaper needs to be changed.......ok, ok let's be frank. This is what it's really like. Someone spilled water all over the floor, a diaper got taken off and there's brown in it.....I think you get my drift. 

But let's be serious.....we all know, that just moving doesn't keep the average joe "in shape". I regularly attend a gym. And when I say regularly, I can be a bit obsessed at times. I do try to go at least 5 times a week, sometimes more. I need the gym. As a stay home mom, that is "my" thing, that gets me out of the house and allows me to talk/interact with someone over the age of 6. However, I only attend classes. For me this is just the best thing ever! I love the group setting and have made quite a few friends. Now I know this sounds like I attend for social hour, but honestly for me I work harder in this setting. I have a competitive nature and this only drives me to push harder. I mean I don't want to look like the weak link. And my kids love going, so it's a win, win! 

I also try to eat healthy and keep things in moderation. There are times, that I go a little over board on the dessert situation though. But what's life without some sweets in it!

And that's why I workout!

sweater//h&m; current   pants//american eagle  shoes//target  belt//h&m  necklace//forever21

LOVE & HUGS..........Libby

Decorating the Christmas tree

It's Christmas time, It's Christmas time.........hip, hip, hooray!! We finally found the time to put up the lights and tree and do some decorating. I have four little ones that could not wait any longer for this moment. Well, three I should really say. Zane has no idea what is going on & frankly he could care less. As long as he has some food in his belly, he is a happy baby. 

Now decorating with four three, is a little bit of a challenge. They literally just puts things any and everywhere. I had a ton of ornaments on the bottom half of the tree just in the middle. This is a tough lesson to learn as a parent. My ocd starts to kick in and I want to go take everything off and put it in the right place. Because yes there is a right, organized way to decorate the tree! But the kiddos are so proud of themselves and is looks just wonderful to them. So I just leave it. Now you better believe when they are fast asleep, that thing gets a little revamp! 

But the bottom line is, we are making memories........and that's all that matters!

 shirt//h&m  pants//forever21  jacket//american eagle: current  shoes//target  belt//express

haven't got Zane a stocking yet

LOVE & HUGS...........Libby

Back to Reality

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Boy did I!! It started with a great, yummy Thanksgiving, hanging with family and playing games. Then Friday the hubs and I did a little stay-cation at the Marriott for the rest of the weekend to celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary. Going on a trip this time of year is always hard. Who's idea was it again to get married around the holidays?! Oh ya, that would have been mine. It seemed like a great idea at the time. Forget the part that you celebrate it every year at that SAME time.....oops! But no matter where it is, I still got to share it with the love of my life! I'm sure you guys just love the mushy stuff.....ha! 

Now, here we all are stuffed and disappointed that the weekend went by so fast. I guess it's back to reality!

 shirt & chambray//walmart   pants//american eagle  shoes//steve madden  

 Keiley admiring the fire

 Race watching the marshmallows roast

The hubs trying to redeem our free pizookie coupon....ha!

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby

Pre-Thanksgiving

I don't know about ya'll.......but I am pretty excited for Thanksgiving!! I do believe this is one of my favorite holidays. Christmas wins hands down as my uber favorite.......not sure that is even a word, oh well! The meaning of Christmas is enough for me, but then you have all the pretty decor, lovely music, fancy smells and just the spirit of it all. It just makes my heart so happy. Ahhhh......now I'm getting excited for Christmas. I literally just caught myself grinning from ear to ear, just writing about it. I'm like a little kid. 

Anyway........Thanksgiving! It has a lot of great qualities about it too. A day full of thankfulness, family and food.....doesn't get much better than that. Especially when my pre-thanksgiving cooking involves going to the store for drinks and ice. Yup, that's right......I'm not a cook. 

It's alright though......I've have come to terms with it. 

maxi//h&m  vest//old navy  boots//buckle  belt//h&m

watch//fossil  jewelry//marc by marc jacobs, target & disneyland

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

LOVE & HUGS.........Libby