Flurries in February

February was a pretty busy and exciting month for the Hoods. Megan submitted a long-in-preparation grant application early in the month. As part of celebrating, she went to Second City for her friend Mary Conte's 30th birthday, where she found out that Mary is pregnant (and due around Megan's birthday)! Ryan and Megan then spent nearly a week testing out their old ski/snowboard skills in Colorado (Breckenridge, Keystone, and Vail) with some Loyola friends/colleagues. All around a great time, without an injuries. We also got a chance to catch up with Megan's cousin Michelle (and her adorable daughter Lily) while they were in Denver. To wrap up the month, Megan and Ryan went to Chicago's Wingfest 2012, where they sampled various hot wings before Megan hosted an Oscar watch party with her dinner club group. Ryan has continued to enhance his beer knowledge, with the help of his good friend Dan Winter. This Chicago winter has been a good one!