Rain Glorious Rain!!

We have been waiting for the monsoons to begin for some time now, but haven't been holding our breath.  Apparently Arizona has only received half their allotted rain this season.  No wonder it's 103 feels like 120!  Still, there are more fabulous pinky orangey lavender sunrises to keep us wishing.

Yesterday, a partial dream came true.  With rain there SHOULD be cooling temperatures.  Not so much this time.  It actually got up to 103 when the wet stuff began to fall from the sky.  Weirdest weather ever!  We should sell tickets so EVERYONE can experience this!!

Finally as the sun went down to the constant booming of someone beating drums in the sky, the lightning show began and the rain started to fall.

I'm beginning to think Arizona does this just to show off.  The lightning show was amazing as flashes occurred one right after the other.  The bass drummer never quit or even hesitated.

It was like a light show on the waterfront at Disneyland.  None of the big flashes of electricity ever hit the ground.  Instead, they snaked their way across the sky from one side to the other.  

Soon, the steady rains began and continued for quite some time as the front of the storm hit Tucson.  It left us with a cool 77 degrees this morning.  Thank goodness for small favors.  I'm sucking in every molecule of coolness while I can.

It has made perfect timing for my dryer vent adventure under the house this morning.  I'm really hoping I don't come nose to nose with a spider.  The pack rats I can deal with!!