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Thanks to Godpapa Matt for coming to hang out with ASH while Kjera hit the stage with her improv group, The Laff Staff, for the first time post-baby. The real laughs have been around our house as Augustus loves to chatter and giggle and will frequently grace us with a smile that lights up our whole lives . . . see for yourself . . .

They read the paper and drank whiskey.

Kjera's true audience!

Seriously?! Can you even stand it?!

Walking in a (winterish) wonderland!

We're doing our best to stick to our Lenten goal of walking every day, and this past weekend, Jacob and Bear were home too! We took advantage of, what the local's call, a "sucker hole" to grab a quick walk before the snow and wind kicked up again. Ah, spring in the mountains!

Ah, the bike path is (finally) cleared!

Two-headed (adorable!) beast

Bear!

Sort it out!

We have been sooo blessed with the generosity of so many folks that Augustus not only has all the "hand-me-ups" he needs, but he also has many fun outfits just waiting for him to grow (while I'm encouraging him to take him time and stay a baby as long as he wants!). With Jacob away at the Henrie ranch, Rio stepped up to help with the sorting project. We now have all the 3-6 month clothes washed and ready, a bin of 6-12 month clothes and one tub of 12+ month clothes with all the brand new stuff hung by size in the closet! Whew. Good thing I had good help.

Organization?

Rio loves a nice bed of cloth diapers!

Mami's lil' helpers.

month 2

As we breezed into ASH's second month, the advice for us is to "Stay home as much as possible. Sleep when the blueberry sleeps. Let others bring you food." Hmmm, we haven't been doing so well with that, but Augustus continues to grow into such a sweet, happy, curious boy.

Such a handsome little chap!

Two months old!

Work it, baby!

Augustus joined Mami in jumping back into fitness classes. So far, we've worked out at two Stroller Strides classes. During the first class, Augie dosed in his car seat and woke up to giggle at the ab workout at the end of class. Today, he wanted to be a part of the action and worked hard as my "free weight" for the arm work-out and rested on my knees to help with core strength. He's the best exercise buddy!

Who wears Carhartt's to the gym?

Recovery Room

After Grandma Sharon got released from the hospital, we carried on the healing at the Henrie house. Augustus continued to enjoy his afternoons snuggling with Grandpa Joe (and snoozing!).

Both "on call" for Grandma Sharon!

Daddy even came back into town from the ranch for 1 day!

Room #108

While Grandma Sharon has been recovering from emergency surgery to remove a portion of her intestine, Augustus used his baby-charm to sneak into the ICU. Later we spent afternoons with her in room #108. ASH was such a good boy to hang out and do everything he could to help his grandma feel better. Augustus also relished the opportunity to get to know his Aunt Ruby through shared giggles and deep conversations.

Lots of happy snuggling time!

Ahh, and a little infant massage!