Kalina is in town with her tripod and fancy camera, so we got updated family pictures. Years ago Karen and her girls were thrift store shopping and found red pea coats for all the ladies. Its been fun to wear them on occasion when we've all been together, so Karen found a red coat for Lana and we threw them on for the picture.
It was pretty chilly outside, and my boys hid their hands in their sleeves, but they didn't complain and they smiled big, genuine smiles. I love how happy the oldest two, in particular, look. I think this is one of the best family photos we've had so far.
Ryan's parents live right up against the mountain, which for little boys means there is an adventure right out their back door. Kalina and Steve are in town with their kids, so we went up for a snow day. We sledded, made snow trails, went 'hiking,' and found a gigantic birds nest. The boys were so happy plodding through the snow and making memories. The experience was extra enjoyable because Uncle Steve stayed in the nice warm house with the two littlest ones, and Aunt Karlee and Grandma helped round out the adult to kid ratio outside to 1:1. 
Ryan is on the hunt for a new job. Its been over a decade since either of us were actively applying for employment. A lot has changed. There is a lot of pre-screening via online interviews and questionnaires before you even get to a traditional live interview. Here Ryan is completing one virtual interview. It required two ladders, a shower curtain and rod, a drape, and five books to set up a 'professional' looking background (as per the tips we read online). And lots of laughing from us as we tried to figure this whole thing out.
