Rain

It's been raining all week in our neck of the woods. From small showers to long thunderstorms to an exciting hailstorm. Did you know that I love rain?

I love the sound. The slaps of the drops as they hit. The rolls of thunder (that can go on for whole minutes out here!).

I love the visual. It's calming to watch, like the ocean waves. And although the sky is gray, it turns the grass and trees a brilliant green.

I love the nourishment. Our lawn is flourishing. (Remember how dead it was before?) Our trees are blooming. And our rose bushes are growing like weeds.