It rained!!!

Last weekend it rained and rained. During the entire month of July we had 1/100th of an inch of rain, plus 100+ temps, so we were most excited to have it rain. It was the perfect rain for Abilene, since we also tend to flood. It would rain off and on, sometimes heavily for a little bit, then calmly for a while. It was so very lovely. We kept going out to look at it, then enjoyed the cool temps. in between the downpours. Ivan was excited to have a "waterfall" in the backyard (the water gushing off the roof). It was great. Now it's humid and hot again, but at least everything is green and healthy looking. Brian tries to keep our yard nice, but even his efforts at watering only kept most things alive, not vibrant, like now. The butterflies have also arrived. We have wild flowers in the front flower bed and there are now usually one or two monarchs fluttering around them.




Nana came down for one of her whirlwind trips, so we were all so happy to get to see her and spend a little time together.

This afternoon is Caleb's birthday party, so I'm trying to get the kids down for a nap, so they will be somewhat humane at it.