Are you still tea sipping or are you starting the recovery process?
One does need massive naps in droopy hammocks after eating endless crumpets.
Wouldn't you say?
I am starting my recovery so that we can have a little time off before Halloween party planning turns up.
Isn't it odd, how close autumn is all of a sudden?
Yet, it's soooo hot and summery, that I am not ready to think fall quite yet.
The party was beyond fun, visiting you all was wonderful!!!
Thank you for plunging in and making it what it is.
I had a blast!
Around here intense heat causes monsoon rain clouds to get happy and perhaps give lovely showers.
And you know what rain means?
A much desperately needed day off for me in the Southern Arizona desert from garden chores.
Oh goodness, what a joy to have a day off.
I lollygag making clay sculptures and writing letters.
Enjoying every minute of a cloudy day.
Watching The Invisible Woman.
Folding lace.
However, if you know me, then you know that I LOVE water.
And if there is water, I will be in it.
Off come the shoes and striped socks.
In I go.
Wading through pools of water.
Admiring orange tree silhouettes in puddles.
Foraging for dinner bits and bobs in the veggie garden.
Hiding on the porch.
Singing in the rain for certain.
Watching the plants get so happy.
Closing the umbrella a bit so water will roll off into pots.
Loving every second.
Watching a volunteer patch of grass grow.
Loud monsoon storms are the best.
Lightning, thunder, hail.
I love hail.
You have to enjoy it because 20 minutes after it rains the sun might come back full force.
Miles watched the rain from the office.
I clap like a child over pools of water.
The desert is delighted.
I peek around the garden with a towel over me like a ghost costume.
I watch pumpkin vines explode.
As my gardens get the best hydration they have had in months and months.
I shiver soaked to the bone.
Cozying up to Mister Lovee.
But head out a second time with a new towel.
No umbrella for me, thanks.
I watch glorious and huge volunteer zinnias grow.
And as afternoon clouds make a little space, the sun peeks out.
Gifting those amazing monsoon sunsets.
And the next day, rain again.
As I sit by and pray for more rain.
And more rain.
But instead we get crazy hot sun.
Although, I am still wishing + waiting for more rain.
With great hope.
Because then I can take another chores morning off, and do terribly fun things.
Finish sewing some dresses for some little gals I can't wait to share.
And, sketch a little.
Are you rested up, still partying??
Thank you again, MTP 2014 was a blast!!!
xoxo
Love, V
