Mardi Gras

Ok, technically Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday and won't happen until Tuesday, but Rob and I already celebrated this weekend. We went to a fundraising event themed as Mardi Gras and I was personally asked to come dressed up and bring a Krewe. Rob and I did as requested and you can enjoy some pics. 

First though, I will wish you a great start to the week as I'll be enjoying my first day off from going anywhere in three weeks. Yes, pajama day! Maybe after tomorrow, I won't be so snarky. 

Finnish The Week

I didn't misspell the title of tonight's blog. The other day, a friend of mine came over with her Finnish niece who was visiting to see my animals. They had a wonderful time and my cows did well for the most part. 

This was the first time since October we've had anyone new come visit the cows, and apparently they had forgotten that other humans existed. Once they warmed up, they enjoyed the petting and love bestowed upon them. Brogan especially. I think he had a crush on the Finnish girl. 

I'm hoping to sneak some time this weekend to spend with the cows and donkeys more. I'd say the goats as well, but they're just excited with all the new grass popping up in the fields, they probably won't be as social. Have a great weekend everyone!

The very first pet Callie allowed! Caught on film

The Animals

Enough about me for awhile. Y'all are here for the animals after all. Unfortunately, I haven't gotten to spend much time with them lately. I did get some cuddle time yesterday though, so here's the updates. 

Callie finally let Rob pet her! She's still not sure about me yet, but she has sniffed my hand. This is huge considering she was attached to her mom Ciarán for the longest time. 

Brogan is having a growth spurt in his horns and the fool has actually scratched them enough against the fence to make them lightly bleed. He's fine, but he's the first one to have done this with horn growths. It is incredibly itchy for them though, but there's really no good way to relieve that itch I've found. Luckily, it passes quickly. 

Lastly, the goats and donkeys are doing well. Oreo is a menace with the does, but right now he's just playing. At least he's friendly and does socialize with the wethers. Something Nutty never did! Fancy has gotten more moody than usual so maybe it's pregnancy? We'll see what happens!

Heart of a Lion

Tonight, Rob and I attended our first Lion's Club meeting. We're now part of this great group to help our community, particularly by raising money for scholarships. We got thrown into the deep end and now I've added to my plate, but that's ok. 

The first big thing with them is happening a week from Saturday. Donkey Basketball!!! Professional donkeys will be ridden by inexperienced people from our town while playing basketball. It'll be fun!

Of course, I'm now selling tickets for that. It's February 17th and the school here. Text me if you want tickets. They're only $8 per person, so buy even if you can't come. 

Not my pic

Still Monday?

Here I was thinking it was going to be a slower week. I managed to move some stuff off my plate just to have other stuff added. Oh well, that's life. 

The older pups, Reggie and Kenzie, went in for their dental appointment today. Now they have bright shiny teeth. The better to chew you with haha. They did beautifully and even got their nails trimmed. Now I can't hear them coming anymore. 

I added an admin to help me out with the Friends of the Night Sky stuff, but added more theatre stuff. This year is going to fly by! That's all I got for now, I need to eat. 

Long Week Over

In seven days, we've traveled to Austin five times, Goldthwaite three times, and San Saba once. We've been to Brownwood, we've been to Round Rock, we've been everywhere. We did it, but we're tired. 

I've handled stuff for Friends of the Night Sky, stuff for the theatre, stuff for Jen Whiskin', stuff for the animals and stuff for friends. It's all handled, but I'm tired. 

But here's the thing with me, I'm happy and we're happy. We don't mind being busy. It's the idleness that gets us. If I'm sitting on the couch with nothing to do, I eat junk food and do too much online shopping. If Rob sits around, he falls asleep. Granted, he needs the rest, but still. 

What I'm saying though is we're never too busy or too tired to be where we need to be or who we need to be there for. But maybe just maybe, I'll do a pajama day here soon. 

My lap is big enough for Mango and Flurry at the same time

Rehearsals

Well, the spring season of rehearsals has begun! In case I've never mentioned it, I'm the Goldthwaite Theatre Resident Director now and I'm starting off big. I'm directing four plays in four consecutive months. I'll also be adding a youth camp this summer, but that's for another blog.

Anyhow, tonight was the kickoff on rehearsals and it went well! Three out of four of my cast members have said that I type casted them. Let's just say, I've always been a great judge of character. This play centers around a lot of alcohol and wouldn't you know it? I picked up something today I can't wait to try. It's a King Cake Flavored liqueur. I may not be acting this spring, but I do have to know how to direct all my drinkers in the play!