Hola!

So we are here finally.

The past six weeks, since Landen was born, might as well have been 2 days. I about blinked and here we were.

The trip down went amazingly well. Cohen was compliant which was a Godsend. Landen literally slept the WHOLE way. Woke only to eat, but never even fussed. Hallelujah. I did however use a pipe for Cohen. Ooops. But you know what, it was so worth it.

It is very Hot here. So hot that I haven't been able to keep Landen asleep during the day. The condo is small with 7 of us in it - Cohen is feeling cramped so he wants to be outside 24/7 but Landen doesn't like the heat so he wants to be indoors. Greeeeat!

Here are some photos I took this morning on the beach. I have some from the plane I will have to put on later ( they are on another camera)

*My three boys, what a beautiful sight!

*This is our condo we live at, for now at least.

*I think this photo looks like something out of the movies or a dream or something...I love it!

More to come soon!

Another Love in my Life...

So I promised some photos of the newest lil one....here are a few but they are also on my karingastudios.smugmug.com plus more :)

Landen Breck Wieringa

Aaron and I had our baby boy!

He happened to make is due date by 3 min!

His name is Landen Breck
Born on 2.22.08
at 11:57 pm
He weighed 8lbs 5 ozs (yes i like to have big babies...)
He was 19 1/2 inches

I was so glad to actually VBAC! Almost didnt happen - but am grateful it did.

Here are a couple photos - more to follow someday soon :)

Needed a lil laugh....

Here are a few cartoon pregnancy laughs for readers out there...if nothing else I feel better reading them :)

Moving to Costa Rica

Well Aaron and I have a new announcement. April 4 we will be moving to Costa Rica! Its been in the works now for a while - just everything has finally come together and are now able to tell everyone.

I will be back and forth a bit - but having two little boys might tie are hands a little bit on how much we travel...

We are really excited and anxious now. A new baby and a new country all in a few weeks! This is potentially only temorary (5-10 years) But we will just take one year at a time and see where the Lord leads us.

I would give you more of a job description - but I dont really know exactly what he will be doing - he has a better understanding then I, so when I figure ut out I will explain more :)

Well I hope you all have a great day. Please pray for us in the upcoming months as we have a lot of adjustments to make.

Thanks!

Here are some photos:(Here is the beach we will be living on)

(another photo of the beach/town)

(The condo we will be living...gorgeous!)

(and the gorgeous pools at the condo)

Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

what is that you ask....well...lets just say it HURTS LIKE @&##!!!!!! Cohen decided to crawl under a gate that had only a half foot large opening. So immeditaly I knew I could not get him if he suceeded to get under. So I quickly lunged (stupid stupid stupid!) to get him. Resulting in this horrible pain...I thought the baby would drop right out. I could no longer walk or move.

So you ask, what did you do? I separated my symphysis bones I can no longer hardly walk, roll over in bed. I cant stand on one foot. But instead of getting better, its expected to get worse since the babies head is resting on it and he is getting bigger by the day.

Here is a photo of the lovely structure....(the bottom one circled is what is separated)

Simply Adorable

I recently took on the task of doing a photo shoot this past weekend. I had agreed way back before I had taken a break...but some issues popped up making it difficult. So we did it when he was 3 months old. Isn't he precious! Watching him made me SO excited to have mine...having a lil one that cant run from me all the time :)

Here are a few of my favorites. The next baby photos posted will be Baby Wieringa :)

Haute Mama :)

Aaron's cousin Kelsey is starting to get into photography....well she wanted some practice - so I offered to be the "model". Help her start her portfolio. I wasnt sure how I felt about a maternity shoot, but I will admit I really like the photos! She did so amazing, I would never have know this was her first photoshoot.

Thanks Kels! Cant wait for some photos with the baby when he comes!

This photo makes me laugh - he was kicking me SO hard and she caught a photo of it! Love it!

And this photo here ...haha. Aaron was being annoying and watching and I was being stupid - and of course Kels caught that on camera too. Ha. Too fun.

Christmas Photos

Here are some photos from Christmas this year...I have a whole album on my karingastudios.smugmug.com if you want to see more. Located under the Family file.

We had a busy year! Especially with hosting 2 of the 7 Chritsmas parties we had. Cohen didnt quite get the whole gift thing quite yet. But that kept all the many presents under my tree safe for yet more more year!



I just LOVE this photo of Aaron reading "No More Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" Priceless :)

Oh what a cute girl he would make..haha. Sorry Cohen Aunt Gwen coudnt resist.

"Bounce Bounce Bounce" Ha - an almost naked baby with a Santa hat and a pacifier riding a horse...again Priceless.


Hope everyone has a great New Years!

Let it Grow... Let it Grow....Let it Grow...

Here is a photo of my ever changing body. Don't critic the photo too much - I attempted to take it myself ha ha.

It is pretty amazing how it all works....but I will admit I am one of those women who would like to just go pick up my baby from the hospital and not have to endure the 9 months of torture. Sad - but honest.

I currently have 56 more days till my due date...and yes...I am counting now. Cant wait to show you all the newest cutie of the family :)

Have a good day!

Oh Baby...

I tried to quickly capture a few photos of my crazy 21 month old son! He is a difficult one to take photos of...this was about it for the session. Cute non the less I thought.

Vote for your Favorite

I will be hanging a large photo above my mantel for Christmas. Help me choose which one! :) Thanks!

Just post your vote in Comments :)

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