While We Were Away!

We went to Ft Worth for four days to assist Nate & Sara, Abby and Ben with their move (into a beautiful new old house, by the way!), and when we returned home this evening, here's what greeted us! There was a huge, record-breaking storm here the day we left with 90 mph winds and 1.5 inches of rain in a four hour period. This is a LOT of rain for NM! And an unprecedented wind! Our dear neighbors called to let us know about our sad old piñon tree, and I believe they even did a little clean up for us, bless them. We have our work cut out for us tomorrow!

Improvements!

Recently, we have been doing a lot of heavy lifting! And shoveling and raking. Also, we had some hardscaping done by a fine crew of professionals. Thank heaven for professionals! Our patio is becoming more comfortable by the minute, especially as the view improves with big, flashy summer flowers all abloom, and the mountain view that is graced most afternoons with gorgeous rain clouds. It is feeling like DEEP summer by now. We are beginning to harvest lovely, slender green beans and tomatoes. Soon....cukes and maybe even some green chiles! All meals now include a requisite leafy green salad and absolutely everything is served with fresh herbs and edible flowers! Our garden has spoiled us.