Did YOU Get a Penguin for Christmas?

I know it is long past the days where we should be bragging about Christmas presents. I suppose that's one of the reasons why I took so long to post this. Another reason? I completely forgot.

I always receive a few nice penguin gifts from friends and family. I also receive some GOD-AWFUL penguin gifts, but I either make those "go away" or...well I do something with them. Among the very cool penguin gifts I received this year was Ariel Humboldt Penguin, or as I like to call her, MY PENGUIN!

April adopted a Humboldt Penguin for me from the Brookfield Zoo and I'm very happy to have the new addition to the family. Here in the post you'll see this cute little info card about Ariel and Humboldts in general.

How can I not like this penguin? She has her own souvenir collector's card, just like her old man here. Click her card photo to read fascinating facts about Humboldt Penguins!

I've been adopting Carver, the Southern Hairy-Nosed Wombat on her behalf for April's birthday for several years now and it seemed more than appropriate that she adopted young Ariel for me.

I even have a full-color photo of my new penguin and a certificate of adoption and it is hanging in a position of prominence in our apartment. Maybe if I feel like taking it out of its frame I'll scan that one for ya.

HEY! If you add "Martello" to her name, she could even have the same "A.M." initials as myself and April. It must be right!