They're here!

Remember what I forecast just last week? That our monsoon rains usually start on or around July 4th? Look what came through this afternoon!

We had a nice little rain for half an hour or so. It cooled things off from 95 degrees down to almost 80, which really helped our swamp cooler do a better job.

I love the huge billowing clouds.

And it cleared the air right up. Although now, a couple hours later, we're getting another little spitter of a storm. We'll take it!

Enjoy the rest of your short week, ya'll.

Happy 4th!

Happy Independence Day, everyone!

We went to a party at our friend Julie's house, because we love her and she makes great food! And we took our friend Kathie, because we love her, too!

Julie's backyard is awesome.

We got some help with our selfie from Julie's daughter Laura, the queen of selfies and a good friend. She also did those awesome decorations.

Hope you all had a fun holiday with family and friends!

Finally, a Harley

Sam's motorcycle is running again at last! It's shiny, sparkly and powerful and he's having fun riding it around town.

It sure looks and sounds good. Over the 15 years Sam and I have known each other (we're coming up on our 14th anniversary), I have come to greatly appreciate the sound of a finely tuned powerful Harley. And Sam is one of the best at bringing out that unique rumble and roar. (My video camera, however, doesn't do it justice.)

This bike is going up for sale soon. We acquired it for the purpose of reselling it and as beautiful as it is, it's not made for the dirt roads on the ranch.

It's time to move along!