And The Rain Came Down...

The flowering crab was just blooming, and the rain came down in sheets. It washed most of the blooms off sadly. There was sharp lighting and thunder. It was when the cold air hit our warm humid air. We are now in the 50s for most of the week. (We were in the 80s and a bit humid.)  

My lady slippers survived thankfully! It has 8 blooms on it.

On Friday I cleaned all the winter dust and dirt off our porch. 

And now it is already for our summer enjoyment. 

How I love this porch we have morning coffee here and dinner most nights. And lounge around whenever we want.

I have much to be grateful for. 

I went in the rain to the plant sale put on by the garden club.

I purchased a new pair of leather gloves, and a half apron made of linen also new. For just a few dollars. 

Since it was a dreary drizzly day, I decided to make French onion soup. I got a deal on some short ribs that I put in also.

And oh, was it tasty!!! 

I pulled some Rhubarb to make a simple syrup to add to drinks this summer. I will add it to some prosecco or some seltzer for a cool summer treat.

I got a walk in this morning before the afternoon rain. The mosquitos were very thick, so I did those 3 miles in record time. 

I will end with this downed tree. When it grew it twisted. I find it so interesting. I have no idea what kind of tree it is. 

Have a wonderful week.