A very peaceful spot by the creek:


Well, about 3 weeks after the fire, I've finally come back to the house. My husband has been here often, but I have not. Too much for me to handle, mostly for physical reasons. Anyway, the beautiful late spring weather has been very healing. It's been extra rainy for this time of year. Yes, it is always rainy and cloudy off and on until the cherries are picked (sadly ironic, as the rain can ruin crops by splitting the cherries). As soon as cherry season is over, it gets hot and sunny for good.

I feel guilty for enjoying all this extra rain, because of the orchardists, but I absolutely LOVE rain and stormy weather, something that isn't as common here where we get 300 days of sunshine a year. :-p



Native Redtwig Dogwood by the creek (I missed the biggest bloom, but there are a few flowers left):


Pouring down rain: