A very lazy saturday

We finally got a new couch which I'm so excited about but for 10 days we will be lounging on our floor which Lukas is pretty happy about because he has more room to play around.  He has been learning to walk lately and he tries so hard everyday all day.  He doesn't mind falling - he is a determined baby and makes me even more proud of him everyday but at the same time I'm kind of sad how fast this whole year has been and that's just it - It is simply TOO fast!!  We are also starting a new project on our patio and making it pretty before my in-laws come for Lukas' first birthday.  I feel kind of overwhelmed and numb at the same time of all the stuff that needs to get done.  I have about three thousand photos to go through for a slide show I want to put together for his birthday party.  Lately, I just have been reminiscing about the last days of my pregnancy and reminding myself how annoying my carpal tunnel was during that time so that I don't get the urge to get pregnant again :)..Lukas is starting to look like a toddler and no longer an infant and I'm already missing those days when I was his whole world.

Even with my crippling nostalgia and laziness I somehow unconsciously made some peanut butter cupcakes with chocolate ganache for my hubby the ganache is supposed to be just the icing but I decided to dip the entire cupcake into the ganache since I made so much. It's kind of my cupcake spin to his favorite peanut butter cups...I have to say I like these kind of days doing nothing but house stuff and just hanging out with my boys.  I once heard that if you have your health and your family then you have everything...WORD! 

Date Night

Sorry for the recent back to back vanity posts but I have been sick for a week now as well as taking care of a sick baby so there's nothing much I have been doing other than praying for more patience, digging  deep for inner strength along with never ending nose suctions and boogie wipes.  I was really bummed out that Lukas already missed his first official gym class but neither him or I were in any condition to be seen in public as we were riddled with some type of cold virus.  After 4 days of being with a sick baby and completely indoors I was starting to feel a little stir crazy.  I knew I needed a little sunlight and fresh air.  This friday, I finally was able to be semi decent and go out with my hubby for a date night but we didn't have a baby sitter so Lukas was with us.  I kind of threw this outfit on and I have to say it kind of made me feel better and less disease carrying hot mess, pre-reclusive woman, hey I even put on some heels which is very rare these days.  

 I bought these Dolce Vita gladiator heels 2 years ago.  I love wearing shoes that I haven't worn in awhile.  It's like having a new pair!

I had a normal salmon and salad type of thing and Mark ordered what it seems to me like a calzone   cooked for giants.  It was bigger than Lukas! 

Fav. Beauty Products

Being a stay at home mom I don't have time to go on a full on make up everyday and facials is just not part of our budget but I do have these awesome products that I use that helps my skin out and make me feel better about myself.

For everyday cleansing I invested on the clarisonic brush that works so well in buffing the dead skin and also major pore clean up.  This product is an investment but its worth it.  I had a pregnancy mask during my pregnancy and ever since I started to use Kate Somerville products and it's helped so much and I just kept using this facial cleanser.

I cannot tell you enough how miraculous both of these products are.  The Boscia black mask and micro delivery exfoliating soap is perfect if you want to DIY facial.  I only use this product twice a month so it lasts me a long time. 

Clarins SPF 40 is a must have especially during summer.  You only need about a dime size and it goes a long way.  The Ultra Repair Cream is a recent discovery because I suffer of eczema during hot weather season and helped my skin so much.  I use it also at night time so it's worth the 12 bucks I shelled out.

This is my everyday make up.  Simple, clean, fast, and easy! I have been an avid user of the La Mer tinted moisturizer for many years now and it add that extra SPF 18 with the coverage I need.  Add some Laura Mercier translucent powder to take some shine out and a little YSL mascara and I'm good to go!!

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I got most of the products at Sephora except for the La Mer which is available at Saks or Neiman.  A little tip; go to your preferred make up store and ask for a sample of whatever you buy before committing into spending. I don't have time to go back and forth returning products I regretted buying or if it didn't work out so the samples give you time to see if the product works for you or if it's even worth spending the money.  REMEMBER! Expensive doesn't always means it's good!  BUT if you find something that is perfect go for it and just stick with the basics. 

Mommy friendly nails

I never used to have any problem growing my nails before but ever since the baby I have been washing my hands so much that my nails started to peel off and became very brittle.  Nail polishes didn't last long because my nails would just chip so I didn't bother with a manicure - didn't have time for that anyway.  But the week before Vegas I really wanted to have pretty nails so I went to a nail salon and asked for Acrylic fake nails (which I haven't done since I was 17 so I was pretty scared) While I waited for the nail lady another customer told me that she gets this process Shellac and it's amazing.  It's basically a gel overlay that protects your own nails and the coating lasts about 14 days with no polish chipping.  I thought this was a great idea and did it and boy was I amazed by the result!  My nails didn't break and the polish stayed in tact until I got a fresh one applied again few days ago (My nail lady wanted me to be more fun for summer so she applied this transparent glittery polish, which I love!).  The Gel removal was easy too and there is no drying time so you are in and out your nail salon pretty quick.   Now I can enjoy nice nails and still cook and wash my hands as much as I want and needed.  Try it!

Father's Day Weekend

 To make my hubby feel special I started to celebrate Father's Day on Friday and make and do nothing but what he likes.  No girlie food allowed!!

 Made peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies

Then we relaxed and just enjoyed the beautiful weather

The big event was to watch the Green Lantern movie that Mark has been waiting for.  Dada and baby wore matching shirts...

Happy Father's Day!!!

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Happy Father's Day to my wonderful husband!!

County Fair

Going to our annual county fair has been our tradition since Mark and I started dating.  We usually go to see some washed up 80's band and for funnel cakes.  But I am especially nostalgic for the rides and what it represents to me.  To me it reminds me of the simple days (the golden years is my favorite time to look back on) when going to a carnival (now county fair) is a big deal.  It's so nice to bring Lukas this time around.  He loved the animals and the street band that played.

Photos: By L. Vitello