Penguins

I really wish I could blog from my iPad, I would update it more. But I am unable to do that for some reason. I can get to the screen to do the update, but it won't let me type anything in. So, I guess for now, I will keep updating from my laptop, which I am not on as much as I used to be.

Anyway, I received good news this past week. I was tested for the BRCA gene, which is the gene that if you have the mutation, means you are at a higher chance for ovarian and/or breast cancer. My gene is not mutated! So, I am at the normal risk levels with the rest of the population! Good news!

Last Saturday we started zoo preschool up again. We learned all about penguins. Because we have a smaller group of kids this time, we were able to get an upclose and personal experience with the penguins! The kids collected pine cones for them, and then they were able to get into the penguin enclosure and put the pine cones out for them. Apparently they are hoarders, so they like to put stuff in their "nests". So, all the kids (about 4 of them) put pine cones all over the enclosure. After we all left, they were all running around like mad collecting them and running them into their nests. Their nests are actually kennels through holes in the wall, but that is what they consider their "nests". It was so neat!!!
Hubby and Courtney had Monday off, so we kind of had a family day. We were going to try to get out and do something after Kasey had her swimming lesson, but we ended up spending a quiet day at home. For fun Courtney made Princess Cupcakes. Maddie and Toby gave her pink cupcake mix (Strawberry), white frosting, and Princess decorations to make Princess cupcakes with. She had a ball! They are already almost gone. We also made the white icing pink for her. She just might be a baker one day. And now she has us all hooked on cupcakes. I try to always have some mixes in the closet to make cupcakes when she asks. I usually also try to have muffin mixes also. It's a good project for her to do and she's getting better at it all the time!



I can't remember if I have mentioned before or not, but I am on the committee for Mom's Weekend Away. It's coming up in 2 weeks! I can't wait! But meanwhile, it's been taking up lots of time. I have had a few projects to do at home, plus several meetings to attend. It will be nice to get that over with. I mean, I am enjoying it and I love Mom's Weekend Away, but it is a big time commitment at the moment!

Maggie somehow got out of the dog run the other day. Not sure if she jumped off the deck or over the fence at the bottom. But, she came in limping after she did this. Hubby took her to the vet yesterday, and they suspect it's a sprain. She's on an anti-inflammatory and a pain med. We are watching her, and if she is still limping on Saturday she will have to go back to the vet for x-rays. Crazy dog....

I have been working out as much as my schedule allows. I did skip today. My knee feels a little sore and I also felt like I had a lot I needed to get done, and it's a lot easier with just 1 kid versus 2.

Hmm, I can't really think of much else that is new and exciting that is happening here. Kasey and I are still at the tail end of our colds. But (knock on wood) it hasn't moved into Croup for her.

Well, I need to go and get Courtney from preschool soon, so I better go take advantage of these last few minutes!