Hooray, we made it to the weekend! I for one am exhausted this week, between the chimp’s Thanksgiving and the human’s we are all wiped. I was asked a lot this week what I am grateful for. So I thought I would share a few things that I am especially grateful for.
1. I am grateful for our expansion to be able to take in more chimps. It has been an extraordinary experience to get to know these six incredible chimpanzees!
2. I am thankful for the chimp’s health. This pandemic has been overwhelming and very stressful. The lengths that we go to protect these chimps are obviously working and we are so fortunate to have such a dedicated group of people to help protect them.
3. I am forever and always grateful to be able to care for these sixteen remarkable chimpanzees. To help provide a safe and enriching life for them is a true honor.
4. This year I was extremely thankful to be surrounded by the people that I loved. So many of us were not able to do that last year, which makes this year even more special!
Enough mushy stuff, let’s look at some photos! I was able to capture some photos over the last week. Not all the photos make it to the blog, fit the theme, or sometimes we capture a moment throughout the week!
I think this photo perfectly captures Jamie. She is beautiful, extremely intelligent, funny, always thinking, and has moments of letting her guard down.
This photo of Burrito was taken last Friday when it had just snowed. So, of course Burrito’s mouth is full of snow!
Negra sleeping peacefully in her nest.
Sleepy Rayne napping in the front rooms.
Willy B laying down watching his soaps having a nice afternoon!
Cy, I mean look at this guy!
Cy and I were playing chase the other day, we had to take a break and play with the foot box a little!
Gordo stopped to check himself out through the camera.
Her firehose is only fit for a queen. Let us all hail Queen Lucky!
Linda C says
Happy restful Sunday, Diana!
Has Willy B seen “Ice Age 2” yet? Does he seem to have a favorite character?
Linda C says
My apologies, Kelsi!
CeeCee says
Thanks Kelsi, Those are some awesome photo’s.
I think Jamie is beautiful too, Inside and out! Burrito’s Snow face is the cutest thing ever, and I don’t think there is anyone more handsome than Willy B. Glad you all had a great Thanksgiving.:revolving_hearts:
Paulette says
Loved all the photos. So funny, endearing, fascinating and captivating. Every one. I’m always shocked at my emotional reaction to each and every photo of each and every chimp. I just love love love them! Thank you Kelsi for a great series of photos. I hope you get some real chill time this weekend.
Paulette says
PS: I loved the mushy part too 🙂
Kathleen says
Kelsi, you can get as mushy you want. Your heartfelt sentiment is appreciated. Besides, I love how much you love and respect the chimpanzees in your care!
Jamie, Burrito, Negra, Rayne, Willy B, Cy, Gordo, and Queen Lucky…how I wish I could have friendships with each individual. I send my thanks for the time you spend producing the dialy blog because this is the next best thing to getting to know them in person. (And it allows me to live vicariously through all of you!)
That photo of Jamie is beautiful, you captured the heart of her. And I’ve been wondering if Willy B still enjoys watching his programs so I was happy to hear he is still a fan. Lucky looks so gorgeous! Oftentimes Lucky appears to be large, like Willy B, and I wonder if it is the angle of the camera or if she is really much larger than the seven. These photos piqued my curiosity once again. And her hair is so long and lush. Lovely Lucky!
Nancy D says
Paulette, I have the same response when I view the pictures…very emotional. I couldn’t love those 16 any more if I tried.
Paulette says
Neither could I!
of course burrito captured my heart early on. But now, truly, I love each and every single one of them soooo much. I couldn’t pick a favorite – they ALL are my favorite