First the thunder roared in the distance.
When we noticed the living room darkening in the afternoon hours, the curtains and blinds were lifted to find what we hoped would be our truth.
Dark clouds rolled over our sky. At the least, their heavy grandness provided temporary relief from the sun's harsh rays that we have come to expect.
The door was opened and we watched and waited. As if it were the first snowfall of the season. With hope circulating through every cell of our beings. We couldn't help but smile and laugh. And scurry off to the bedroom to become fully prepaired.
She insisted on wearing her rain jacket and boots.
While we pleaded for a downpour,
we only received a sprinkle.
We still took a walk though we were overly dressed (and sweltering) for the occassion. Indeed, we were all dressed up and no puddles to splash in.
Maybe next time. There will be a next time. Those clouds will open up for us one day.
So far, this summer, we've had 35 days of 100+ degree temperatures. And only a few inches of rain for the entire year. This year is on it's way to breaking all heat and drought records for our area.
Oh I wish we could share some rain with you.... I can't believe how hot it's been for you. I would certainly melt into a puddle at such heat.... wow.
Posted by: Stephinie | July 21, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Such a bummer when the little ones are all ready to play in rain puddles and it doesn't happen. ; (
I love that smooshy face she is doing. I know it so well. Bea does not look dissimilar to my younger daughter, actually. I bet they would get on just great.
Posted by: ladycordelia | July 21, 2011 at 10:07 AM
such a disappointment! we have those days where it gets all windy and grey and i rush to bring the laundry in from the line and then...nothing. stay cool!
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | July 21, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Oh, that's too bad, but a bit is maybe still better than nothing. And - Bea got to wear her lovely raincoat! She's so adorable!
Posted by: Lilli | July 21, 2011 at 08:51 PM
Your weather has been soooo crazy, and thinking about all that heat is the only thing getting us through here. We have the opposite crazy weather -- still raining more days than it's not. Over 120 inches since October -- a record even for us! End of July and still eating spring crops, as my tomatoes sit there flowerless. Weird.
Posted by: Evergreen | July 25, 2011 at 10:01 PM
I know. Your area is the one of the rare places that are not in heat wave right now. So bizarre. 120 inches of rain!!!!!! Thats insane. Weve had maybe 3 inches since January.
Posted by: Nichole | July 25, 2011 at 11:46 PM
That third picture is just perfect- LOVE her expression! She appears to be a much older soul living inside the body of a toddler, huh?
Posted by: amanda (sweetpotatoclaire) | July 29, 2011 at 02:52 PM
oh if you only knew her in person. she is a piece of work for sure. yes, so much older than her size and years. :)
Posted by: Nichole | July 29, 2011 at 09:20 PM