Winter storm of 2012, what a way to start the year! I loved all the snow and the ice was actually very beautiful as well, but the power outage.........not my favorite! We didn't have it too bad considering some people were out for several days. Our two gas fireplaces kept our house pretty cozy and we just wore extra layers to help stay warm. The boys were troopers considering it gets dark at 5pm and they couldn't watch any movies. It wasn't the t.v. that I missed, just sitting down on a freezing cold toilet seat that made me cringe!

Easton and I stayed inside most of the time, we watched all the kids play from the front window.

Cohen wasn't too sure his first time out, he kept saying it was too cold! Finally he realized all the fun he could have and then he really enjoyed himself! He was really proud of his snowman that he built with his dad until it fell over the next day.

Happy New Year! What a great year 2011 was, and I'm looking forward to an even better 2012. I often stop and think about my life and I sometimes wonder if it's too good to be true. It's not perfect by any means, but I have been so blessed and I am so thankful. I know I am living some of the best years of my life. My boys have shown me a whole new meaning of love and they have changed my life. My heart is so full!

Cohen, you have been so fun this last year. You and I have the best conversations and I love to hear your little voice. I even love when you sing your abc's at the top of your lungs while we grocery shop! Your little heart is gentle and you are a bit fragile sometimes but you make me laugh everyday! You are a great big brother and I know you love your baby Easty!

Easton, you melt my heart everyday! I love your hugs and wet kisses! You adore your big brother and love playing with him. I think you are going to be our gentle giant. We always joke that you will be the boy who tackles everyone on the football field and then go back to see if they are ok! You are such a sweet boy.

I wish all of you a very happy 2012.