me for me

I really try not to be one of those moms that just talk about their kids 24/7. 

I know it can be annoying. And what I find to be cute and fun to talk about, is more often not to others. But the reality of it is.....not only am I a mom, but my "job" consists of my kids as well. 

To be quite honest, it is actually really difficult to talk about other things. I always then tend to talk about material things or looks, which then only makes me look superficial. 

I mean, I do go deeper but that usually only comes out to the ones I'm super close with/feel comfortable  enough to just be "me". 

I am a big people pleaser.....which is not always a good thing. I want everyone to like me and feel hurt if they don't.  Which is why the deepness of me only comes out occasionally. But honestly, no matter what I do or how hard I try, there are going to be others that don't like me for whatever reason. 

All I can do is continue to be me, even if that does mean talking about my kids....

and hope that others like me for me.

 ha...thought it was only appropriate to throw in a pic of my kids

dress//nordstrom   flips//hollister    watch//michael kors (gift)

LOVE & HUGS......Libby

Change can be good

Hello there!! Do you all even remember me?! 

It has been a while and I so apologize! 

Life has just been quite busy here. 

We have had parties, soccer, softball, garage sales, parent/teacher conferences, sick babies, judging cheer tryouts and not to mention all the daily "mom" duties.  And this is just the beginning...

I have also managed to squeeze in getting my hair done. Now, I am always one of those that want to do something different with it, but am too chicken to actually do it. 

I'm going to be one of "those" people that has had the same look since high school....eek! 

Well, this time was different.....I bit the bullet and changed it up! You proud?! I am! 

And am extremely shocked at how much I like it. Not sure I will keep it for forever, but for now, I'm digging the change. 

dress//target (similar here) and here   belt//abercombie & fitch (similar here)   shoes//forever 21 

LOVE & HUGS......Libby

Summer lovin'

The summer is fast approaching.......

and to be quite honest, I'm not sure how I feel about that. I do really love, love summer. The colors, the clothes, the freedom to do things with my kids. However, it is beyond hot! I mean if we had a beach,  I would welcome the heat with open arms. But all we have here is good ole' man made lakes. 

Now, don't get me wrong......I love going to the lake and wake boarding and surfing. But its just not the same as the sand between your toes, the crispy salty air and the smell of seaweed. And even those seagulls that you love to hate.

 Thats the inner wanna-be surfer girl coming out. 

But I really need to look at the glass half full though. It could always be worse, right?! We could have humidity, or rain with constant doom and gloom. After all, doesn't the warm sunshine just make the heart happy?! 

Okay, summer....I guess I'm officially ready for ya! 

tank//h&m   pants//h&m (similar here)   shoes//jessica simpson (similar here)

sunnies//ray-ban

LOVE & HUGS....Libby

"relaxed wednesdays"

Happy Wednesday.....

Its that day that everyone hates.......oh wait, thats Monday. But I do feel like people are not to fond of Wednesday either. I might be making that up. I tend to do that often. Not on purpose of course. Just sometimes I think I have heard something before and really, well I guess I just thought it.  Oops! 

Okay, this is sounding like I am not a very credible person, but I promise that's not the case. 

We all mess up here and there....right?! 

But for me Wednesdays are null and void. As said before, my daughter gets out early. So I have learned from past experiences that its better not to get too much on my Wednesday plate, because I tend to forget my daughter at school that way. There is a good explanation in my super mom post, as to why this happens. Yes, thats right...I've got a "good reason".

So after all, Wednesdays have just become our day to "relax". 

As if thats really possible with two little boys.....

 shirt//ae (similar here)   pants//ae   sandals//forever21

bag//ae (similar here)   watch//fossil

party-plannerzilla

Its that time of year for me.......birthday planning for my boys! 

Race will be three and my baby Zane will be one!! Welp!!

But this year, I'm slacking with my planning. I'm just not motivated to begin the whole process. 

A part of it has to do with Zane being my last and I'm not ready to say goodbye to the baby stage and welcome the toddler one. 

And don't even think about suggesting another........I think its safe  to say, I've got my hands full!

Another reason is, I tend to want to go all out on the parties and even become "bridezilla" or in this case "party-plannerzilla". I stress myself out and even the hubs.......which in all, tends not to be very enjoyable. Can you blame me for wanting the best for my kids?! 

That's just called being a good mom.......least that what I convince myself of anyway. 

But no matter how I look at it, the kids are going to continue to get older no matter what.

So I better make the best of it.......

party-plannerzilla here I come! 

shirt//h&m (similar here)   pants//ae (similar here)

wedges//target (similar here) 

LOVE & HUGS......Libby

love/hate

I have recently came to the conclusion that I have a love/hate relationship with Pinterest.

I love looking and getting inspired on outfits, home decor, fitness, diy.....you name it!! I just get so excited at that moment just thinking how I can apply all these things into my life. 

Well for me the "reality" of it all, is never as good as the picture/inspiration.  The outfit either doesn't look as good on me, or the diy project looks homemade or whatever the case may be. And that my friends, is where the "hate" part comes in. 

Does anyone else experience these problems?! Or is it just me and my lack of creativity and positive attitude?! I don't know.....

But I do know that day after day I continue to look at it, so I guess the love outshines the hate. 

shirt//h&m (current)    shorts//forever21    shoes//forever21   

 belt//h&m    necklace//llltrends

LOVE & HUGS......Libby

Ugh....that's all that can be said about this

    Fun, eventful and ugh......that's the words to describe my weekend.

 Friday evening we started the family get togethers with a little birthday party for my nephew at my house. And we even had grandmas home cooking....mmmm!! 

But Saturday didn't start off so good. We found a scorpion! Ahh...I just hate those little suckers. 

Now, let me give you a brief history with my family and scorpions. 

We bought a house after we got married, and soon found out very shortly that it was infested with them. There's nothing like laying on the couch pregnant after a long day at work, and having a scorpion fall from the ceiling fan on my pillow. Yeah....that was exciting. 

Let's just say we lost count in the 40's.......and those were only the ones inside.  Not to mention one of my daughters got stung on the foot. We ended up moving and swore I would never live in a house again that had scorpions......well, I was wrong. 

Sunday came and we had a great Easter celebration with family. After being gone all day we come home and my hubby found another scorpion in our closet, on his shoe. And just a week prior my other daughter got stung in the hand. So we have had 4 scorpions inside in less than 2 weeks. And a total of about 30 in less than 2 years. 

 To say we are fed up, is an understatement!!! So he we are trying to move. Again. 

Some pics of the fun, eventful part of the weekend

 my kids are so freaking cute......just saying

Hope you all had a little less bugs on your Easter weekend!!

LOVE & HUGS.......Libby