Almost

The outdoor pool is open, soccer is over, and we have a few more days of school to log in. Above all else I cannot wait to turn off my 6am reoccurring alarm and forgo the ritual of packing lunches each and every night....

Day camping

The weather didn't cooperate this Memorial Day weekend- gray skies, random showers, and very cool temperatures. But after seeing all the campers in the forest we decided that we  needed to take part, for at least a few hours. 

And so the tradition of day camping continues, complete with a daytime campfire and marshmallows. 

Current Conditions

Although the iPhone pic doesn't accurately catch the precipitation, let me assure you that right this very moment, on May 15, 2015 at 6:37am, it is SNOWING. 

We have a birthday party planned for tomorrow, a party we were planning to hold outside. We are rewriting the plans right now for a household filled with 8 four and five year olds. Hmmmm. 

1st haircut

This handsome devil is sporting a new big boy look. 

While I love the look of a chubby faced toddler with an unkept mop, I could not take the unruly whispies. 

I have tried to trim it up myself, but I run   into two big obstacles. One, I have no idea what to do with hair once I have a pair of scissors in my hands. Two, this particular Bejos boy is not exactly compliant and easy going. 

So, we left it up to the experts. With fair warning to the hair stylist, I took to the seat with the littlest Bejos on my lap.  

He obviously quite enjoyed the experience. 

Our routine doctor visits elicit the same calm and cooperative demanor, even when there is no talk of needles involved. 

Stethoscope?

No thank you. 

You want to look in my ears?  

Good luck with that. 

His first dental visit involved screams and cries until he was released from the chair. We aren't even sure they got a good glimpse of his teeth except during a few particularly open mouthed wails. Money well spent. 

The stylist was tipped generously and the youngest Bejos was rewarded with a lollipop. Life is once again aligned....until those whispies grow back.

Throwback Thursday

I unearthed this pic earlier this week when talking to the oldest Bejos boy about his upcoming soccer photos. 

Kicken Bejos

circa 1981/1982

Playing Hooky

Mr Bejos and I spent the morning with the eldest Bejos boy, doing the traditional birthday circle. 

And then we took to the desert on a particularly threatening looking day. 

The rain started to fall just as we crested the last hill and had the car in our sights.

And now it's hailing and snowing....

 

Five

This little guy was the one who made me a mom.

And now he's FIVE!

 Happy Birthday sweet boy. 

We love, love, love you

xoxo