Life of the Libster

Saturday, March 10, 2012

Happy Birthday Libby!

Happy 1st birthday Libby Grace! Mommy and Daddy love you more than you will ever know. We cannot imagine our lives without you. Hope you have a beautiful day!!

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Uncle Joe & Aunt Lolo Come to Austin

Last weekend my brother and sister-in-law came to Austin for a visit! The weather was beautiful during the entire trip, which was nice for them, coming from 37 degrees and snowing! They arrived on Thursday afternoon, the same day we closed on our house (more on that later). Raul and I went to sign papers and they watched Libby for us. It worked out great! The next day Raul had to work, but the rest of us enjoyed the 80 degree weather and had a patio lunch at Santa Rita, then walked around Zilker Park and Town Lake. It was a full day for Lib, and she crashed in the stroller - hard.

On Saturday we stayed home and relaxed in our "comfies" while Raul smoked a brisket on the smoker. That night the adults went out for dinner. We were going to go to Moonshine but the wait was an hour and a half to two hours. We didn't really have that much time because my friend was staying with Libby while she slept, and we had to get back. So, we went to Serranos. It was so fun to be out on the town. After dinner we went and paid Stevie Ray Vaughan (the statue) a visit on the water and checked out the Austin skyline at night. Before we left Laurel was reading to Libby before bed and it was so cute, so I ran to get the camera and ruined the moment!

"Oh, mom, go away!"

Isn't this a cool pic? (Courtesy of Laurel)

This picture makes me lol!! (Courtesy of Laurel)

Sunday was another adventurous day. We started by eating a delicious breakfast at Magnolia cafe, and then walked over to Zilker for the 84th annual Kite Festival. Another perfect day of sun and just the right amount of wind for the kites. Libby was more interested in her friends, who we met up with, than the kites. The brisket was eaten Sunday night and was very yummy!

Already using a phone!

Keeping herself busy until the food came!

On Monday we headed downtown and checked out the 2nd street district and ate at Lambert's. There are tons of restuarants in Austin! I love when we have company because we always discover something new in this city. Had an awesome time with Uncle Bud and Auntie Lolo! We love you guys!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Go Libby's Mama, Go!

My friend Misty talked me into doing the Livestrong Half Marathon. I have to be honest I didn't train as well as I should have. The week before the race I debated whether or not I was even going to complete it. Raul convinced me to just suck it up and do the thing. I am so glad I did. I didn't run the whole thing, but I finished! This was my second half marathon, but it still felt amazing crossing the finish line! I am pretty proud of myself and Misty too! She ran the whole thing - go girl!

From this.......

To this......

And Libby was pretty proud of her mama! She liked the medal too!

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Libby's 1st Valentine's Day

We had a great Valentine's Day! After Libby's morning nap she and I went to the grocery store to get stuff for dinner. Then we met our friends Vanessa and Fia for a walk around Town Lake. It was in the 70's today - a beautiful day for a walk. We headed over to Whole Foods for a lunch outside. Fia even brought Libby a Valentine balloon! Thanks Fia! When daddy got home he had a special prize for each of us, a cute dog for Lib and a dozen red roses for momma! Libby and her daddy are the loves of my life! Happy Valentine's Day!

I wonder if she ever gets tired of the camera in her face?!

Enjoying some crackers in the sun

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Libby's Morning

Here's a look into Libby's morning playtime!

It's ok baby

Hey Mom!

Me: "Libby, where's Daddy?"
Libby: "I dunno." (She doesn't say that yet, but her hands do!)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Cousin Haddi Comes to Visit

Over the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend Ang, Cody, and Haddi came to Austin to visit us. It was a busy and fun-filled and food filled weekend, but we still managed some lazy days in between. They arrived on Thursday night and Raul went to pick them up at the airport because Libby was already snoring away. Raul had to work a half day on Friday, so I made breakfast and we all got ready for the day. When Raul got home we went to The Flying Saucer for lunch then home for naps (not just for the girls!). Everyone managed to sneak a LONG nap in except for Miss Libby who decided 20 minutes would be sufficient and guess who got to get up with her?! Lucky me, so we played in her room until everyone awoke from their slumber! That night we cooked a yummy supper and hung out. After the girls went to bed for the night, Ang and I challenged the guys to a game of Pictionary. They agreed, and we were told we were going to get a whoopin. Well two rounds later their marker was still ONE space away from Start! Let's just say the ladies kicked some booty, but we were good sports. I don't think we stopped laughing for the entire game! Raul made breakfast the next morning, and we all got ready for a day on the town. We went downtown to Zilker Park and found the huge playground and mini train. The girls swung and played and then we all took the 20 minute mini train ride around Zilker. It was so beautiful that day 67 degrees and sunny! Then we went to Hula Hut to eat. Big mistake, not because it was a bad place to eat but because the girls hadn't had a nap. Needless to say we didn't get to enjoy it as much as we would have liked to. Sunday was a pretty lazy day. Raul smoked pork on the smoker and the guys watched football. Ang and I got to sneak away without the kids for pedicures and lunch. It was wonderful! Sunday night we played Guesstures and laughed some more. Finally, on Monday morning we went to the Austin Children's Museum before I took them to the airport. I love when people come to visit because we get to explore Austin even more. There is so much to do here and so many yummy places to eat! We had a great weekend!