Seems like only yesterday that it was 2011, huh.

We wish you what we wish for ourselves in 2012: peace, happiness, a little more down time with the kids, and a lot of fun. Thanks for spending another incredible year with us. Have a beautiful New Year, cool parents! -Liz, Kristen + the …

Seems like only yesterday that it was 2011, huh.


We wish you what we wish for ourselves in 2012: peace, happiness, a little more down time with the kids, and a lot of fun. Thanks for spending another incredible year with us. Have a beautiful New Year, cool parents!

-Liz, Kristen + the Cool Mom Picks team


[awesome photo booth props via livelaughlovelots]

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