Rain, rain go away? Well, maybe not, but maybe slow down just a little. We needed it but not all at once. Whew! Although it was very nice to listen to it this morning. I was able to open my doors and windows (since for once, it wasn't raining sideways ;-D) and just listen as it hit the trees. It was so soothing. Sometimes it's nice to just be able to lay there and enjoy nature. You should try it sometime. It's very relaxing.

Relaxing was just what I needed too. My son graduated Friday night and the week leading up to it was very hectic. I don't remember high school being so busy back when I was attending. It seems like more and more, kids are just tremendously busy. Maybe it's to keep them out of trouble, but whatever it is, it sure makes for busy times.

Then there was the after graduation party. Oh my! The senior parents have been planning this all year long (which also has made my son's senior year busy for me). We throw all the graduates an all night party with lots of games and food and even door prizes for each student with the hopes of keeping them away from other pursuits for the night. The only drawback is, the parents have to stay up all night long. I don't know about you, but I am not a night person. I value my sleep! It was worth it though. Everyone had a good time and stayed safe so a little lack of sleep wasn't too bad but it will take me a while to recover. Anyway, congratulations to all those graduates who made it though school. Good luck with your lives!
Alisa

I don't know about you, but I've had enough rain for a little while (not a long time just a week or so). The ponds are full and overflowing so we could do with a little less for now. It wouldn't be so bad if I could just stay home with the windows open reading a good book while it lightly rains but torrential rains just don't make that possible. I think at this point, most of the state is out of the drought.

At least it didn't rain during the latest event from the Horizon folks. Our very own Brian Bendele got married (sorry girls, he's off the market). The weather cooperated quite nicely and the wedding was lovely. Congrats to Brian and his new wife, Andrea!

And speaking of showers, it is certainly popping up some beautiful May flowers. I think each year there are more and more wild flowers that I've never seen. Don't know where they've come from (okay, technically I know they come from God but where in the state have they blown in from) but I'm definitely glad for the splash of color I see everywhere. Farmers and gardeners would call them weeds, but I just love seeing them no matter where they've taken root. Enjoy them while they last because summer is coming and it's coming fast!
Alisa