Unexpected perks

Shopping the day before Christmas is maybe not always the best idea. We weren't even shopping for presents per say, but we did find ourselves at a very busy shopping center. Kidding about the necessity of parking for people with kids or expectant moms the university worked her magic and BAM! here was an empty spot.

Snowplay

The last few days of vacation here in our neck of the woods took us outdoors into the woods.
I am not a big fan of winter. The amount of gear required, the time required to get outdoors...it's just not my cup of tea. But then again, when we enjoy the thrills and simplicity of winter through the eyes of bejos boy I can tolerate it all a little bit better. Of course the ever blue skies we enjoy here in the west make even the coldest days seem a bit, well, sunnier.

 If I were a little more patient, or if I had a little bit more free time on my hands, I would try to tackle the art of editing these separate videos into one video montage. Maybe during maternity leave...as if.

The Bejos Wolf Pack

 A few months back we were introduced to the phenomenon known as The Mountain Three Wolf Moon shirt sold on Amazon. Our pictures are tame compared to the powers that this shirt is rumored to impart upon the person who has the courage to slip it on.

A few reviews, of the 2000+, I lifted from Amazon.com (legal?):

-This item has wolves on it which makes it intrinsically sweet and worth 5 stars by itself, but once I tried it on, that's when the magic happened. After checking to ensure that the shirt would properly cover my girth, I walked from my trailer to Wal-mart with the shirt on and was immediately approached by women....

-Unfortunately I already had this exact picture tattooed on my chest, but this shirt is very useful in colder weather.

-I have experienced many highs in my life. The scratch-off lottery ticket I purchased in lieu of a bottle of Boone's Farm that resulted in $500 spending cash. The used black Camaro I bought with those winnings. Meeting Hulk Hogan. But nothing compares with the day my Three Wolves One Moon t-shirt arrived

 I do encourage you to read more testimonials here.

Bejos boy was particularly taken with his shirt, and refused to wear anything else, and only if it was adorned with his new headpiece. Powerful I tell you, powerful.

Happy 2013

Christmas 2012

We weren't home this Christmas, but we didn't have to get on on plane to make it to our final destination....thank goodness for that! We met Mama & Papa Bejos and Sister & BIL Bejos down in Tucson for a warm, sunny and relaxing vacation.

As you can tell there was a whole lot of R&R, a whole lot of down time, and a good amount of sunshine.

off my needles

It has been a long while since I have completed a project but maybe this winter weather will help. This pattern, found here, is a quick easy knit.
I modified it just a bit for this recipient but love, love, love the results.
It can start as a sweet little tunic dress with a cozy pair of legging or tights and hopefully morph into a sweet little sweater vest as she grows. 

It makes me yearn a little bit for a baby girl.

decking the halls

Things are shaping up around here in preparation for the holidays.

And out comes the book that bejos boy will read listen to again, and again, and again. It was a present from Nana last year -  a recording of her reading this Christmas classic. It is complete with a greeting from Nana that puts a huge grin on his face each and every time.