The Beauty of Rain in the Morning

I thought I would try to capture the incredible beauty of the rain in the forest this morning. I went to put the dog outside on the zip line and the light from the rising sun lit up the drops of rain on the leaves like diamonds on a movie star walking the red carpet. It is impossible to describe how beautiful the forest is after a night of rain, but I tried desperately to capture the beauty of the moment with my lens. These photos just could not do it, but I am going to share them anyway. Have a Saturday filled with moments of awe and beauty.

Green and Lush, Time to Mow

This winter and spring have been amazing. Tons of rain has put a significant dent in Oklahoma's drought and caused my land to become lush and fertile. The forest is dense and the plant growth is astounding. Because I do not yet have a big fancy riding mower with which to tackle these 4 acres, I needed to hire someone to do the job.

Thick and Green Everywhere!

Last year my good friend Sharon and her husband came out with their brush hog and tractor, making short work of this land that had been neglected for so long. However, this year their brush hog is broken and the job can really be done with a standard riding mower anyway.

It's Raining, It's Pouring - Finally Rain In The Desert

It's raining, it's pouring, this old lady is...

      LOVING EVERY DROP OF IT!

This weekend it is supposed to rain consistently. I know, I know, you live where it rains and you would just love the sunshine of Arizona. Well, after 31 years in Arizona (minus a couple here and there), I am ready for weather. I want rain. I want snow. I want cloudy days.

In order to grow things we must have rain. We must have rain and snow melt in order to keep our wells full, rivers running, crops watered. Our gardens cannot grow and our animals will not survive if we do not have rain. This has me thinking about Oklahoma. I wonder how much rain and snow they get as compared to Arizona. So I decided to do some research this evening and compare them. Here is what I learned:

Annual Rainfall:
Arizona: 8.3 inches
Oklahoma: 40.81 inches

Average Snowfall:
Northern Arizona: 24.6
Oklahoma: 7.8 inches

Average Number of Days with Temp Over 100:
Arizona:  92
Oklahoma: 15

So, what does this data tell me? It tells me I won't have to worry about being snowed in very often AND I may still need an air conditioning unit for a few days a month. It also tells me that I will enjoy rain more frequently!

Do you enjoy the rain? How much rain do you get where you live vs Arizona? Comment below so we can learn about the climate where you live.