Easter & new traditions

Happy Easter Eve everyone!! 

Tomorrow we get to celebrate the resurrection of our King!! 

Yay!!!

Now, it was always a tradition growing up, that we got all dolled up Easter morning for church and the family festivities after. I have pretty much continued that tradition with my own family now, just a little tweaked. Let me explain....

 Growing up in the 80's/90's, that meant a big frilly dress with ruffles galore, big hair with a hat and even white socks that had ruffles. Now obviously fashion has changed over the years, but even if it didn't, I can't justify getting an outfit for the kids that they can't really wear over and over again. You may call that frugal, I call that smart. I mean with four kiddos you got to be more practical with things. 

Oh geez.... am I really saying this?! I am so not a practical person.

I tend to get the girls a sundress and the boys a button up with shorts. Well, nothing has changed this year except I have got even more relaxed. We are talking flip flops, and DIY stuff. This is sounding like a train wreck. But I promise it will look "put together"......I hope! 

I guess I'm not really continuing that tradition after all......

oh well, here's to new ones! 

dress//h&m (similar here)    shirt//zara (similar here) 

shoes//converse

old & outdated

I have to start by saying how proud I am of myself. Yes, I am tooting my own horn. Just go with it for a minute. I am cleaning out my house and actually getting rid of stuff. Ok, this is sounding like I'm a hoarder...eek! Really I'm far from a hoarder, except when it comes to my clothes. For some reason I tend to hold on to my clothes and shoes. I feel as soon as I get rid of something, that very next day I will wish I had it for a certain outfit. Even though I haven't worn it in f-o-r-e-v-e-r (kid from Sandlot voice)! Or I think, it may not be in right now, but fashion always comes back around and I will then wish I had it. 

But who am I kidding!! Will I really wear it again......probably not. Were not talking vintage here.....no just some old, outdated clothes. Plus I should know myself by now to realize that even if those styles do come back around, I will want to go shop and get something new anyway. 

So, you can understand why this is such a big deal that I am actually getting rid of things. I took my clothes and went and sold them, and was quite shocked how much money I got.  Which has now resulted in me wanting to sell everything!! So much so, that we have decided to have a garage sale this weekend. My hubby jokes with me, saying he better bolt down any and everything he wants, because I just may sell it! And he's right! You never know, what you will find in "my" garage sale. 

shirt//h&m (similar here)    shorts//LA boutique (similar here)   wedges//kohls (similar here)

  scarf//h&m

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

downward spiral

FRIDAY has arrived......and we all can say, Wahoo!! I started my day off by going to the gym. Oh I needed it after my pig out session last night. But I'm going to be real with ya"ll (look at me, pretending I have a Texan accent) I get stinky when I work out. Okay, I know that nobody smells like roses after a good sweat, but I really feel like I stink more than normal. I mean, I can smell myself......that's bad, isn't it?! 

Now I work out with friends quite often and nobody has ever addressed me about it. Which can only mean two things. One, they are embarrassed to bring it up or two, its really not as bad as I think. Oh please, please be number two!! 

So after I leave the gym, I head home with out passing go or collecting $200 and head straight to the shower. Now this is where the downward spiral starts.

 Once I am all clean, and smell like roses again, I have to get ready. Just seems kind of pointless to me to just put on lounge clothes, even if I'm just staying home. Now that I am smelling good, and actually dressed in something besides pajamas, I feel like it will be a big waste to do all that and just "sit here". 

So, you guessed it......now I have to head out and about. Where you might ask?! Who knows!! I will come up with something. Which usually involves spending money. 

Starting to feel bad for my hubby?!........hey, your supposed to be on my side!! No, I do go out and about without spending money......sometimes!! I even sell the kids' old clothes for money. So, I do my part. Sounds like I'm trying to convince myself.....shhh, I am! 

Now how to go about ending this spiral......

don't workout......kidding, don't shower.......super kidding!!

Guess I need to learn its ok to be ready and hang out at home. Oh boy, this is going to be tough!

tank//american eagle (similar here)    skirt//h&m   flips//rainbows  

scarf//ae    sunnies//target

5 things

I have been tagged in "5 things" about myself, from the lovely Courtney over at all-things-loverly.blogspot.com. To be quite honest, I have struggled about what to share. I'm pretty much an open book, so not sure what I could tell you all that you already don't know. So bare with me and if they are dumb and not "5 things" worthy......I'm sorry!

1.  I secretly really want to be a surfer girl! The idea of having a jeep with a surf board on the back while cruising the coast is enough for me. But then you have the beach wave hair, hanging in your bathing suit while at the beach under gorgeous weather.......whats not to love?! Even the boho vibe......ahhh, I'm getting lost just thinking of it all! 

  2.  I am super anal about my teeth. Brushing, flossing, gargling.....the whole nine yards. And I just love going to the dentist and getting my teeth cleaned. Its ok, your more than welcome to call me crazy after that statement. The smooth feeling of freshly polished teeth......its priceless! 

  3.   I am a very touchy, feely kind of person. Before you think I'm weird.....let me explain. First of all, its only ones I'm close to. Obviously, that being my hubby and kids. I am always hugging, kissing, wanting to hold them.....yada, yada yada! But even to others I'm a hugger. And not the pat, barely want to touch you kind of hug. Sorry, but those bug me......just saying! I'm talking a good tight hug. 

  4.  I can still do a back handspring after all these years. Yes, there will always be a cheerleader inside of me somewhere. Its like riding a bike......its something I will never forget how to do. Well, as long as my body can hang. 

  5.   And last, I'm a cryer!!  My hubby would say thats an understatement. It doesn't matter if I'm happy, sad, tired, angry, if somethings funny,  those little tears just manage to find their way out. What can I say, I have a heart! 

There you go, 5 things about myself you may or may not cared to know, but you got it anyway. 

Thanks Courtney.....actually enjoyed this!

If you follow me on Instagram, I apologize for the repost of this outfit. 

But was asked about it, so here it is.....again

shirt//limited (similar here)  shorts//forever 21 (similar here)   shoes//gap outlet (similar here)

LOVE & HUGS......Libby

   

iPhone pictures

Well, Spring Break has came and gone! Why is that a "vacation" always goes by so fast?! And our dreaded work week drags on forever?! Who am I kidding?! I don't even have a typical work week. Yes I am a firm believer that a stay at home mom is a job, however, I do have the leisure to come and go as I please. So what am I even complaining about?! Not sure, sounds pretty nice if you ask me! Although that paycheck that you all get, doesn't really come my way. But how can I complain when I get payed with love, joy and laughter?!  And that is one thing not matter how much money you have, you can not buy!! 

But anyway.......all that to say it just flew by. I did have a great time over this past week though and thought I would share my week through my iPhone pictures.......so here you are! 

Had to start it off with a selfie....eek,

too old?! 

 and of course my new favorite pants

 Zoo Trip with the bestie and our 

"forty" kids

Splash pad fun with the cousins

  Baby Shower, celebrating beautiful mama to be Elyse

 And of course a Costco run

Hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break too!!

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

stay-cation

I'm going to apologize now for the lack of post lately and upcoming. Like how I through that upcoming in there?! That just gives me "permission" to skip a few. I honestly don't like how I am so inconsistent with the posts. Its not planned. However, with my sick babies its been hard. We have just been staying at home, so they can get well. So, I have just spared you of all the horrible, un-matching clothes that I've been in lately. Trust me, if you would have saw me, you would have thanked me! But the kids are finally over round two of the crud......and just in time for Spring Break! Holla!! Yes, that really just came out!! 

We are staying in town, not by choice.....but are going to make the best of it. Friday, we kicked it off with a family movie night. Which included homemade pizza and cupcake decorating. The kids think we are the coolest parents ever!.....and we are, of course! Saturday, they got to spend the day up at my moms. Which is always an adventure. And they even got to keep the tradition of "Grandie" taking them to the dollar store. Grandie, being my mom. She didn't want to be called grandma, so she came up with Grand D, since her name is Debra. Only my mom.....if you knew her you would understand and realize that this just fits her to a T. Sunday was church and a lunch date with grandpa, my dad. 

Its now Monday and we are just beginning our stay-cation fun! 

The adventures await....

romper//loft  wedges//charlotte russe  necklace//llltrends

LOVE & HUGS.......Libby

non-eventful, sick engulfed

Well we have it again! The lovely sickness is back full fledged in the Rueb house. Seriously....am I in a dream?! Took the boys to the doctor this morning and both have a double, double!! Ear infection in both ears, and pink eye in both eyes. And that's just the boys. Have to take the girls back later. Apparently they can't see four kids at once. So, we had to separate them into two appointments. Because I have nothing better to do today than to load up four kids go to the doctor, unload them, then turn around load them back up and go to the same place I just was! No....I'm not bitter!! 

On a positive note, I sure did have a great weekend with my hubby! It started out having dinner friday night with our bff's. We had a great time, getting deep in conversation as well as reminiscing and even getting a little silly. Don't judge......30 year olds can still have fun and be silly. 

Saturday was a bit of mixed emotions with attending a funeral and wedding in the same day. Especially when the same song was played for the video montage at the funeral, and the first dance at the wedding. Crazy to think that in one day, one life ended, while another one was beginning.

I'm just glad we got to spend the day together. And we even managed to go to both with no kids. Folks, that considered a date, if I do say so myself. You know you don't get out much and have a lot of kids, when a day of attending a funeral and wedding is considered a "date".  Eek! 

But hey....I wouldn't change our non-eventful, sick engulfed life for anything!

 I have to admit, I kind of feel like Carrie (yes, I've said we are on first name basis) 

from "blown away" in this skirt. I just wanted to twirl everywhere I go! Its the little things....

   

 head to toe TARGET......love that place!

Our "date" night

LOVE & HUGS.......Libby