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It is raining like crazy outside. I really lucked out; yesterday was beautiful just long enough for my family to take me to the Wild Animal Park for a little pre-birthday celebration.

Here are some things from this weekend that are making me happy:

• Thoughtful presents from my sister, brother-in-law, and nephew -- my sister even made me a personalized box filled with goodies and decorated with a photo she took of a rhinoceros (my favorite animal). I lucked out in the sister department.

• This picture I took yesterday of a bunny and a duck hanging out together. My brother-in-law gets credit for spotting these little guys.

• Seeing this Panda-head souvenir cup in my sink this morning and remembering funny times yesterday

I’m off to put on my fuzzy socks and curl up on the couch. Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do when it’s raining?