The Art in Me: February in Pictures

Monday, March 31, 2014

February in Pictures

February seems like it was forever ago! Does that mean this winter is dragging on? I think it does. Thankfully the end is near! (Please tell me the end is near...)

Family:

Lots of pictures of the kiddos together and with their new baby cousin, Tenley. It's amazing how much she's already changed now that she's TWO months old! We love her to pieces!

There must be a new baby in the family....

Hanging out together...

One of my favorite times of the day is before nap story time. We read books, sing, and there is always some snuggling and lots of giggles.

Notice Conrad's face - he just loves these flip books!

We all got the stomach bug. This picture was taken after both Gwendolyn and Conrad were sick, while mommy was sick, and before daddy got hit. It was a rough week in the Barntsen house.

Thank goodness daddy could stay home this day to help me out b/c I was of no help to anyone!

I was at bible study and apparently daddy put Gwendolyn in charge of baby brother's night time bottle. This cracks me UP! She looks absolutely thrilled and he doesn't care who gives it to him as long as someone does.

Gwendolyn:

She let me diffuse her hair after bath - I wish the curls would stay!

She made it a whole week with no accidents so her reward was a car to go with her My Loving Family dolls and dollhouse. Here she is waiting hands out with eyes closed for her "big surprise."

I wish this wasn't blurry - her face shows her pure joy!

That would be our almost 3 year old daughter carrying on and throwing a fit in the freezing cold b/c I wouldn't (and couldn't) carry her in from the garage. She stood out there for a few minutes before very reluctantly and begrudgingly walking inside. I took this picture to send to Tom with a message that said something like, "please come home on time tonight." I can't remember exactly.

I love her, but the girl was overtired and just a mess. I have no idea where she gets her stubbornness and drama! :)

After a good talk, praying together, and a hug we were best friends again. Phew!

So thankful for grace for those harder days!

Playing princess memory...

Her sick station complete with endless time spent on the Kindle... :)

Catching up on rest. I just love how she looks sleeping so peacefully.

Can we talk about this awesome birthday present from Aunt Natalie and fam?! Grant and Brookie picked out their favorite pictures of them with Gwendolyn and we have them forever on a plate! So fun!

Tom was cutting grapes on it and I was like, "NOOOOO! You can't cut on that plate!"

He was like, "Sarah. It's a plate. You have to use it like a plate."

I just want it to last foreverrrrrrrr.

Lovin' on Tenley whenever she gets a chance...

Conrad:

It kills me every time I think he's asleep so I quietly lift up the blanket over his car seat to take a peek only to find him staring at me with his big brown eyes.

Similarly when I open the car door to get him out. I just love his sweet face.

Being such a sweet boy at small group on Thursday nights. LOVE a baby in jeans. Look at that adorable bottom!

Speaking of things that are adorable....get a look at these THIGHS. I'm excited for summer clothes just so I can squeeze them more often!! (Gritting teeth together.)

My view from here...

Love his smile.

My big little baby boy...

Love how he holds on to his blankie...

We officially have a roller! He started off sitting up by his boppy pillow and when I checked on him again he was over by the chair. (Taken February 12th)