I once told Jeremy that I would do the Polar Bear Plunge with him. This year it seemed convenient because Will is older and my wonderful, sweet neighbor said she would watch Cora for us. So, on January 1st, we woke up, took it easy and then got ready to go jump into a very cold lake even though it was very cold with the wind chill. The actual temp was 7, but the wind was blowing so hard that I couldn't see sometimes.
This was the feeling downtown. Cold and stormy.
On the way there, Will asked if he had to get in. We told him no and that we didn't have his swimming suit. He then talked about jumping in completely naked, but that he didn't want anyone to see. So maybe next year I'll bring his swimsuit and hope that it won't be so cold.
Someone had broken a nice coffin sized hole in the lake so all of us crazies could still "jump" in.
The icicles formed on Jeremy's hair as soon as he came out of the water.
I didn't get my hair wet, but up to my neck was enough!
Even though Jeremy went first, he had towels out and ready for me. When he got out, I had been too concerned about getting a picture and he had to wait while I got his towels out of our bags. I'm so lucky to have such a thoughtful, yet patient husband!
So I forgot to turn the picture before I uploaded it, but that is snow coming down to the street from the L train as it passed above us. On our way home, the traffic was slow because of all the snow. I didn't mind because the heater was cranked up and we all got toasty warm.
Hooray for a new year and new beginnings!
She loves to smile. She also loves to sing and dance.
She loves doing whatever her big brother may be doing, including dressing up in army/iron man gear.
She loves figuring things out, like how to escape. Before it got cold, she had figured out how to open the back door. In this picture she can't reach the handle, but she sure can now! She can climb up and down Will's bunk bed with ease. 
She loves her blanket and kitty. LOVES them. Whenever we are without them there is trouble. Even washing them is a huge deal.
Loves getting messy, but also loves washing her hands. I'm okay with that.
She is a huge tease, even to our poor old pup. Sometimes I hear Will crying in the other room and I run in there thinking he is hurt. Cora will just be running away with one of his toys just laughing. Little stinker.
Loves jumping!
Loves being a princess. She isn't wearing her necklaces in this picture, but typically will have on 5-6 of them along with many bracelets. She can walk better in her heels than I can in mine.
Being pretty and having her picture taken. "Can I see it?" 
Moving! Whenever Jeremy and I spin her or toss her around, she immediately says, "Again?!" When we went sledding I was afraid she would be scared. Nope. She loved it and would just laugh while watching Will and Jeremy go down the hill.
Making us laugh with her silly expressions and faces. She can also say full sentences and is very convincing about you giving her what she wants. For instance, most mornings since Christmas, she says, "Mom, can I have some chocolate?" She says it so cute it's hard to say no. But I do anyway.
Being with Will. She adores him. They were watching Jeremy shovel snow, and he was telling her all about it.
Sometimes she'll even snuggle.
She loves playing with her babies and "sh-sh-sh-ing" them to sleep.
Did I mention she loves to tease Will? That includes body-slamming him.
Happy birthday to the sweetest, smartest little 2 year olds I know. Love you little one!
She loves her Mom, I sure am glad about that!