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Spring Break with the Ashworths

Peter's family came down from Boise for their Spring Break at the end of March, and they treated us to a day of skiing. It was my first time. I was nervous about my knees and leaving Theo, but it turned out okay and I'm glad I went.

Canda, bless her heart, took care of Theo in the lodge while I took to the slopes.

This is Spencer sporting his cool hat hair.

Here's Grandma playing with her first grandbaby. She's so sweet with him.

It's harder than it looks, but I did have a lot of fun after the first run! Skiing is like glorified sledding. I think I'll do it again.

And of course all Theo's uncles adored him. Nato even showed him how to play his video game.

Look what Grandma got Theo for Easter! It's made to hook onto the car seat handle, and we do put it on when we're in the car, but for most of the time when we're at home, we hook it onto a dining room chair! (Believe it or not, it was I who figured this one out - not Peter. :P) Theo loves it!!!

On a Sunday afternoon...

STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM!

I've never made homemade jam before, and I've been meaning to... Well, Wednesday at Buy Low there was this big sale on strawberries, 8 pounds for $7! So I bought lots of strawberries as well as some jars, sugar and corn syrup and crossed my fingers. My friend, Andrea, and her baby Oliver came over to help. It must have been quite a sight - two new moms nursing their babies in one arm and cutting strawberries with the other. Yeah, it took a while. But it was worth it... because WE LOVE HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY JAM! We ate almost the entire first jar last night.

Theo's first playdate :)

Friday Theo found his first furry friend. Granted, Theo's two weeks younger, but his buddy Oliver and he seemed to get along well. Oliver, the stunning long-haired lady killer came over to play (if that's what you call lying on a blanket flopping your arms around) with good 'ol big bodied, fairer skinned Ashworth baby. Definitely two different babies, but they did enjoy batting each others' hands away and fussing (ok and laughing) together.

We are blessed

Look what someone did for us! Diapers, wipes, baby shampoo, popcorn, a face mask, dish soap and a dish scrubber, sparkling grape juice, and a dollar for red box! From the card, all we could tell was that the givers are from our singles ward. We are so blessed. So THANK YOU, whoever you are.

Swingin' Theo

So we got this cradle swing for Theo after hearing how much our neighbor's baby loves his swing! To our dismay, however, Theo didn't take a liking to it... until now, that is. Yesterday was the first time he took an interest in those little stars. Maybe it's because his hand-eye coordination has caught up with his curiosity. Hooray for baby being distracted by something other than Mom and Dad!

Theo's determined to get his thumb in his mouth. He'll get it - someday.

He's his father's son.

This outfit was worn by his two cousins, Luke and Ezra. I am fortunate to have been given so many baby clothes from my sister. Thanks, Anna.

Look at his little hand. Actually, he's got big hands for his age. That's what everyone says anyway.