{A Cool, Rainy Morning}

It rained here -- twice last week! (Which was a big deal since

monsoon season came and went without hardly a raindrop.) The

long, deep rain we got on Friday night really cooled things off

the following morning. Plus, the gray skies were amazing! For

the first time in months, I just wanted to stand outside and enjoy

the yard. So, I did. Camera in hand. A little hummingbird came

out to play, as if on queue...

Can you see him perched on the agave in the photo above?

Did you know they're the only birds that can fly backwards?

It's been well over 100 degrees for so long, with temps staying

staunchly between 107 and 117 degrees. So, Saturday morning

brought one welcomed change in the weather. Grey skies, drizzles

and rain, cooler air! We actually all went out together.

David planted a cactus given to us from our neighbor, Paul.


Killian watched him.


Norah watched Killian.


Oliver watched all of us.


And I noticed droplets of water...


A nice clump of key limes...


And lemon tree leaves, weary from the summer sun and heat.

I'm sure they appreciated the rain, too!

Temps rose on Labor Day, but they didn't get much passed 100.

It's a high of around 102 - 106 all this week. So, we're finally

getting there! (When it's 90 degrees, then I'll be really happy.)

For other hummingbird photos I've captured, click here and here. :)