A New Year!

We could wait a little and have this post be for the Chinese New Year, but I just want to get it over with. We had two blizzards the last few weeks and Ezra really likes the snow now. Thankfully we scored some free snow boots (Thanks Thomas') so he stays dry while tromping through the snow! Our friends came over the day of the last one to play outside some while the men shoveled. It ends up being one of the few times we actually see a lot of our neighbors.

Our neighbor built this little snow cave for her son. She is a more fun mom than me.

I surprisingly got released from Young Womens, and despite only having five months left in Boston was called to Cub Scouts. I think it will be a fun calling, especially if I can manage to somewhat control 11 nine year olds. I feel really unprepared given that I know next to nothing about scouting. You think growing up in the middle of five boys I would know a little more, but all I can remember is my Mom in a yellow scout shirt (I assume while she was over Cub Scouts) and an Arrow of Light thing hanging in my brothers room. Bob keeps saying things like "You can just say belt loop and everyone else will know what you are talking about." The problem is that I can't remember the names of anything. I figure that this is to help me be prepared for Ezra and to draw closer to my in-laws who are both Silver Beavers. (I am not even sure what that means exactly except that they have done A LOT of scouting.)

Bob started a new work out program called Power 90, and after only a week we can notice improvements. If he keeps with it (which I think he will, it is pretty simple) maybe he will post his before and after pictures. I decided not to do it with him in hopes that I will get pregnant instead. 

Ezra was looking so handsome I couldn't resist an attempt at a photo shoot.

 Unfortunately I lack great photography skills.

Is it possible to get a picture of a two year old without some kind of bump on their head?

Ezra is getting less into naps, but still very much needs them. It just means that I have to go in a lot more before he finally falls asleep. He has such a great imagination and stays entertained with all his new toys for quite a while all by himself. We are excited for a new year full of development for Ezra, it is crazy to think of the differences between a two year old and a three year old. I am not exactly looking forward to potty training this year, but look forward to no diapers. The downside will be getting Ezra's pants to stay up (which they already don't) without the extra bulk.