Barb_ Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I really need to get back to work, but just one more quick post. Look at my kids point at the rain like, "What IS that, Mom?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yeah my kids are glued to the back door, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendi Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 It brings to mind a line from "Elijah" by Mendelssohn: "Thanks be to God! He laveth the thirsty land!" (Yes, I'm a classical choral music nerd.) We always act surprised by it. Ds will say, "Mom, what's happening? Water is falling from the sky!" I remember once when I was driving in my car, and I started hearing a little tapping sound. At a red light, I turned around, searching the backseat for what could be making that odd sound! Then I turned forward again, and saw a big SPLAT on the window. Oh! Rain! I hadn't thought of that! Wendi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 It does catch you off guard when it rains. My kids were always amazed at how fast the washes filled up when it rains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 We're sending wind your way too! I live in Southern Nevada where it has been raining since Friday afternoon. Off and on at least. My kids are bitter. Just plain bitter because the trampoline is off limits in the rain and wind. :o It has been super windy today. And rainy. I think maybe someone moved my house when I was sleeping. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yep, the winds were pretty wicked here too. It's so funny because they get as excited over rain as they used to get over snow. 9 o'clock last night they went flying out into the cold rain to play...and I let them. I think the desert has parched all of our brains. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 So, does this mean you'll have flowers soon? I've always wanted to go out there in spring and see the flowers. I've been every other time of year and have never gotten to see the desert bloom.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 So, does this mean you'll have flowers soon? I've always wanted to go out there in spring and see the flowers. I've been every other time of year and have never gotten to see the desert bloom.... Not soon, but it ensures we'll have a nice display in March or so. It's still too cold right now. I'll be sure to post pictures next month. Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 No.......as of now......it's about 2" of snow!!! in Tucson!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 We moved to Arizona from Oregon two years ago. It amazes me that is that here water is all over the roads and standing in yard but we didn't even get an inch of rain! The ground is just so hard I guess that the water has a hard time soaking in. Our wild flowers came up in December and have been blooming for several weeks now. Seems like the cactus won't bloom until March or so. It's so beautiful when they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 No.......as of now......it's about 2" of snow!!! in Tucson!!!!! Surely not down in the valley, right? Did you take pictures? Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 They had a little, but we had a lot we're up by Oracle Junction area. I have pictures, but I can't post them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 We moved to Arizona from Oregon two years ago. It amazes me that is that here water is all over the roads and standing in yard but we didn't even get an inch of rain! The ground is just so hard I guess that the water has a hard time soaking in. Our wild flowers came up in December and have been blooming for several weeks now. Seems like the cactus won't bloom until March or so. It's so beautiful when they do. Beautiful picture, Christy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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