We had over and inch of rain yesterday with a beautiful 30 minute Texas rain storm. It was a warm front moving up from South Texas. Needless to say, the grass was a little more than wet and the girls weren't interested in going out.
When we get lots of rain, especially when the ground is already soaked, we have a river that runs through the entire back yard. Then around 6:30 am this morning, we had a cool front come through moving at 55 mph. It only took 10 minutes to get another .8" of rain. It was magnificent with lots of lightning (which I love). BUT, guess what...
The SUN is shining for the first time in about 5 days and that is a very long time for us in Texas. So here is to a Blessed week for all of us!
Each day we start with temperatures just cold enough that my plants that are covered or in garage will not like it uncovered or outside. But we are going to chance it for a day or two. Hopefully we don't get a surprise freeze, even though I don't think any meteorologist in the Dallas area can predict the weather accurately. Then if it is warm enough, I might cut back some things that got burned in the last freeze. But I would rather sit down and read. I have a great Christian fiction book on my kindle that is calling my name.
So what ever you decide to do today, share your smile with someone who needs it. Oh, and that housecleaning Fairy did get lots of stuff thrown out but my goodness there is so much more to do.
What a year this has been! I think we are all ready for a new beginning. This last week of the year I am babysitting the chickens next door. They have 6 chickens and get 6 eggs a day. Can you believe it?
I am not one that changes my homepage very often, but I just couldn't resist this picture. I have a friend who designs tutorials and she asked a mutual friend to help with the coding. So I hope you like my new page and the quote. I am beyond excited!
Sure hope you had a terriffic week and are getting ready for an extra special weekend. After all, next Friday will be Christmas. Can you believe it? Are you sure you are almost ready?
We were below freezing all night but it has finally warmed up today. I worked on all my Orchids (13) and Christmas Cactus (3) that were sure glad to see sunshine. The cactus is blooming and the orchids should start next month.
Hope you enjoy your evening, for now I'll wish you Blessings and Hugs!
Just ten more days... Are you ready? I am still waiting on a couple of things. Just heard my heater come on as we are still chilly in Texas! Have you every heard of Cocoa Bombs? They seem to be all the rage around here. Sent the recipe to all my friends hoping someone will make them and share with us. Blessings & Hugs along with...
I survived the hot weekend, lol 2 cool showers a day & staying in air-conditioning, as much as possible, seemed to do the trick... Luckily we're supposed to have a much cooler week :)
Thank you so much for the awesome comments. I appreciate them all. It has been since Thanksgiving that I have been able to get here to send any back to you all. I am going through them all & reading them all. (still working on it) It was a quiet weather Winter. I did not start up the snow-blower once... not a single time. And, here in mid NH we had only 1 night below 0*, just 10* below for a couple hours. That is freaky warm & freaky snowless. But, of coarse we had a huge El Nino in the Pacific Ocean all winter, so, it was what I was expecting. I have been cranking, repairing & painting, for my business. I am finally in a quiet time... little work & great weather. Sooooo, I had a right eye cataract replaced. I was seeing nothing out of that eye. People kept saying, “Man, your left eye must be really tired.” Hahahahah, Actually the right eye was the one tired, from working so hard to TRY to see. So, I was done my 4 week daily regimen of eye drops yesterday. Dr., happy I am healing faster than expected, & last Dr. visit is Tuesday, 23rd.
I am working hard to get my veggie garden completely in. I have been experimenting with containers the past couple years. This year I am totally container: carrots, beets, parsnips, onions, leeks, red cabbage, eggplant, summer yellow squash (don't like zucchini, no zucchini) butternut squash, pumpkin (to eat), lots of red potato, and two variety of rare heirloom tomato, several herbs. I grow some herbs year round in the kitchen window. I have all of the “from-seed” crops in, I just need to get the already started, squashes & some herb plants, into the big growing pots. And I have to make 4 window boxes 4' x 8” each (PVC trim board) , so I can put my flowers in. I winter over a lot of flowering & foliage plants. Then a friend of mine & I have to put on a new roof on my 26' x 34' Cape. Just one side. The other side is new Architectural shakes. Then I have to replace clapboard on the front peak side, along with some trim, brick molding & window sills (PVC trim Board no more rotable wood). The clapboard is to be fiberglass reinforced concrete, (“Hardie Board”). & if I have enough time a new 8' x 8' deck. The one there now is 4' x 4',& fell off the house & is shored up with a gallon drywall bucket under 1 corner. I'm putting a floating one (not attached to the house) on concrete feet, so I don't have to bother with town permits & it can't be taxed either. So... I hope you all are doing well & enjoying a great Summer. I am going to try to get here more often, because I love hearing from you all.
My apologies for not being here as much as I would like. I've been dealing with some family issues. I want to thank you for your patience and lovely comments as well as wish you a a WONDERFUL weekend. Lots Of Hugs, Judi.
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