Hello from the Great Lake of Iowa

Hello all and Happy Friday! I'm so glad this week is over. It's been a tough week of trying to stay alert during the workday. We've been having so many severe storms this week that I'm beyond exhaustion. I know I sleep way to much any way, but now I have an excuse. I spent about 20 minutes last night sitting in my basement as tornado's were spotted not to far from town. Too bad I forgot to bring my folding chairs to sit in. Sassy & I spent those 20 minutes curled up on the dirty quilts I have. My weekend will probably be spent between the zoo tomorrow and putting shelves up in my basement to get stuff off the floor. Les, I may ask to borrow your van so I can get the shelves. Eric, I may need help putting them together. Also, need to start looking at some sort of chairs or futon for down there. Mom & Dad, if you have room when you come next would you please bring my papisan chair? I'm excited to get back to the zoo to see how our baby penguin is doing. We should be getting our golden mane tameranians in too. Hannah, I don't know if your Dad mentioned this or not, but if you are still interested in biology I can probably get you a summer intership at the zoo next year. Anyway, back to attempting to work (although I may have to tape my eyelids open). Love you all!