Happy Birthday to my THREE year old!

Today you are 3.

I cannot believe that 3 years ago today I woke up in the morning 

and went into labor with you.

{you can read his birth story here}

You are the one that made me a mama.
You are my favorite toddler.
You have the best sense of humor.
You laugh at yourself.
You make me smile every.single.day.

You tell me you love me all the time
and come cuddle up next to me on the couch
and tell me you love to sit with me.
You insist on giving nose kisses, kisses and hugs whenever you go down for a nap/bed
or we are leaving.

You have an A M A Z I N G vocabulary for only being 3.

You are so darn smart 

and say things all the time that we all just are like where did he learn that?!

You are the sweetest and kindest most gentle hearted kiddo I know.

You always want to hug + kiss your baby sister.

You are constantly checking on her 

and if she cries you always tell her it's going to be ok.

You love trains, Mickey Mouse, Baby, being outside, all things sports,

your sister, Avengers, talking, pizza, Tangled, french fries + cheeseburgers, 

your blue shorts + pants, shopping at Old Naby,

your rainboots, Toy Story, running

and anything blue + orange.

I love you so much my sweet, sweet boy!
You are the best thing to happen to me
{besides your sis + daddy}
You made me a mama
thank you!

Love,
mommy

An interview with my child, Zane

These are taken straight from Zane's mouth...
and are direct quotes.

1. What is your favorite thing that you and I do together::

Go to Miss Lauren's house.

2. What is something important I have taught you that you will always remember:: 

I love the bath.

3. What is your most special memory about me:: 

Going to the park.

4. What is something nice I always say to you:: 

I'm your most favoritist boy in the whole wide world.

5. How are you and I the same:: How are we different::

same:: nope.

different:: we are different.

on the plane for James

james plane by libbyuglesich featuring oakley sunglasses

:: Bag ::
Backpack // Oakley

:: Wear ::
T-shirt // Tommy Bahama
Shorts // Old Navy
Shoes // Dick's Sporting Goods
Watch // Macy's
Sunglasses // Macy's

:: Entertainment ::
Computer // HP Hewlett Packard
iPad // Apple
Headphones // Apple
Magazine // Target

:: Hydration ::
Water Bottle // Target

On the plane for the kiddos

zane plane by libbyuglesich featuring backpacks

:: For Zane on the plane ::

:: Wear ::
Jeans // Gap
Shirt // Carter's
Sweatshirt // Gap
Shoes // Stride Rite

:: Bag ::
Backpack // Target

:: Snacks ::
Fruit Snacks // Target
Cheddar Bunnies // Target
M&Ms {his fave} // Target
Water Bottle // Camelbak

:: Entertainment & Toys ::
Leapster Leap Pad // ToysRUs
Color Book // Target
Crayons // Target
Movies // Target
Cars // ToysRUs

His baby
{a gift & is his 'security blanket', he goes everywhere with us}

lilah plane by libbyuglesich featuring hair accessories

:: Wear ::
Onesie // Carter's
Jeans // Carter's
Sweatshirt // Gap
Hear Clip // Carter's

:: Bag ::
Diaper Bag // Petunia Pickle Bottom

:: Toys ::
Sophie // Target
Cupcake Rattle // ToysRUS
Ring Rattle // ToysRUS
Giraffe Teether // BabiesRUS

:: Blankets ::
Cupcake Blanket // Gymboree
Babycakes Swaddler // Aden + Anais

:: Extra Clothes ::
PJs // Carter's
Dress // Carter's

:: Feeding & Diapering ::
Bottle // Target
Formula // Free Samples
Diapers // Target
Wipes // Target
Aquaphor // Target
Binky // Walmart

Guest Post:: Samantha from Hooah and Hiccups

Hello Libby's Life friends! My name is Samantha and I blog over at Hooah and Hiccups!

Libby is sweet enough to let me say hi today and..ask for your help and votes!! A few months back, Onlineshoes.com contacted me in regards to a Blogger Styling Contest! Of course, I was ALL over it!

How it works: myself and three other bloggers each received the same pair of shoes. We were all told to style it our own way and then the public would be voting on who styled the pair of shoes the best!

So here's how I styled them! 

The Naya Shoes are absolutely adorable! Not to mention they're super comfortable and perfect for shorts and a tee, a maxi dress, or really any casual look you want to pair them with. My Bubba Bear has been giving me a run for my money recently and these shoes are comfortable enough for me to chase him around! 

I also love that they are made using eco-friendly materials; cork, bamboo and chrome-free leather are among the materials used. 

So now I need your help!! These shoes are totally down my fashion alley and I hope that you love how I styled them; enough so that you'll vote for me to win!

Want to win a pair too? You can enter to win a pair on the voting page after casting your vote! (Hopefully for me ;)) 

So please, vote here! Leave me a little comment if you voted... I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and help! Love you ALL!

In case you missed it... VOTE HERE!

 

 

An Open Letter To Moms::

This pretty much sums it up... 

Seriously this kid is awesome! 

An interview with my mom, Sally

mothers day 2011

1. How did you feel the moment you found out you were pregnant
{found out you were going to get me} with me::

Absolutely elated, thrilled
and couldn't believe it.

2. Was I a wonderful surprise or carefully planned::

A little bit of both, since we could not have children
we planned to adopt a baby
and it was a wonderful surprise
when the agency called us just 11 months after we applied.

3. What was the most challenging time in my childhood:: Why::

When you were 5 years old
because you were trying to control everything.

4. Did you worry more about me as a child or now that I am an adult::

I didn't worry about you anymore than any other mother.
I am naturally a worrier so I still worry about you.
My mother still worries about me
and she is 95.
So until the day I die.

5. What is one thing that you thought was deeply important when I was a baby that you now realize did not matter at all::

Things I would have done differently was not spending so much time on laundry
and making you look perfect.
I spent too much time doing your hair
and should have just played more with you + your brother more.