Airing Out The Clean Laundry

So in an effort to be ever so energy conscious (so I don't have a sky rocketed PG&E bill) I decided to try air drying the laundry. Especially since having a new born who dirties more laundry than Nate and I combined in a day and also with cloth diapering I am constantly doing a load of laundry. I mean why not, I am home, have the time and the weather is just perfect for it!

Having the clothes line up has me reminiscent of my childhood days when the laundry would be hanging on the clothes line while I played out back with my little brother.

So below is proof I am attempting it, hope it goes well and I can stick with it.







I love the G diapers!


Here is my little helper, he does great in my Ergo carrier.

1 Month

Well I have decided to try and keep the family tradition of taking a monthly picture of Landan with a special stuffed teddy bear as Janette started this with Caleb and Lisette also with Zoie. Here is Landan with a Teddy Bear that my sisters used at my baby shower and had the guests sign it or write a little something to Landan or I. It will be fun to see his growth in comparison to the teddy bear over the months. Landan is growing so fast, he already is almost 10 lbs...milk it does a baby good. ;)

Tender Moments

Well over 1 month has passed since our little Landan arrived and we still just gaze at him with amazement that he is ours. He is such a good baby and is growing so fast. I have to stop and remind myself to enjoy those tender moments in the middle of the night when it is just him and I spending quality time together or when he gazes into Nate or I's eyes after being fully content from eating and sneaks a smile in at us. It amazes me how much love I could have for such a small little being. He is our world and our joy and we thank God for him everyday.




1st Bath


Daddy Time



Mommy Time


Family Time

Landan Cole Poling

Our little one is here!! Landan Cole arrived one week early exactly at 39 weeks on May 19th, 2010 @ 5:50p.m. 7lbs 7oz and 21 1/2 inches long!! That day will be one that I never forget as well as one that has changed my life forever. As we are adjusting to life with our babe we just can't help but smile and thank God for our blessing. He is such a sweet baby and we are loving every moment.

38 Weeks

Today I am officially 38 weeks! Where has all the time gone? Most people told me the end would drag on and I feel like it is still passing very fast. We are so excited for the arrival of our little babe in the next few weeks and I am enjoying the time to be home and prepare for baby. I was taken over with emotion this evening as the thought of having our little baby boy in my arm real soon hit me. It is finally time to meet our little one. God is so good!

Here is my ever so big belly in all its glory. I am being brave in showing it, but since I have not gotten any stretch marks as of yet I figured I would.

Maternity Pictures

I know it has been forever since I have posted much on the blog....SO here come the updates!

As many of you know my dear friend Christina is an awesome photographer and we had the privilege of having her shoot our maternity pics the end of March. We had so much fun trekking out to the city and looking around for fun places to shoot the pictures. The weather was gorgeous, considering all the rain we had been having. We couldn't have timed it any better. She does an amazing job at capturing the moment and truly has mad skills!! I tell her so all the time. Thanks again Chris!








Breathless background of the beautiful Golden Gate






This is Nate's favorite

Me and my 30 week Belly



Being silly of course





















I love this Man!!

March Shower

I had my very 1st baby shower in March and was so overwhelmed with the thought that it was actually a shower for ME!!! It was so much fun and every detail was thought of. The shower was given by close family friends Meg and Krisite Humphrey's. They had a lovely tea planned out, cleaver games and best of all they used the cutest table decorations from my registry that I planned to use in the baby's room. I enjoyed the shower so much and it really was a blessing to have each person there. Thanks again Meg and Kristie! :)















The lovely table decorations!!



Listening to a little devotion from Chris Espedal



Our little Kyle all full of smiles. He was so good!



The Madre's



Meg, Judy and I