I now know the meaning of torrential downpour.
Sure, I've seen my fair share (and then some) of darn good rain storms. But this was pretty impressive.
One minute it was blue skies..... then the wind picked up..... then the sky darkened..... and thunder and lightening rolled in with buckets of water. It was more than just rain drops..... literally like pouring water out of a bucket.
Needless to say the kids loved it and all but the eldest got soaked. The wee one especially got a kick out of it.... running, biking and dancing in the rain.
90 degrees and humid turned into 75 and rainy. You gotta love it. Best of all it stopped and the sun came out after dinner making the bike riding puddle splashers especially happy. We've never lived somewhere that had warm rain.....
I must admit..... I am really starting to like Louisiana rain.
sans helmet - bad mama - I know
splish splash
run baby run
even the big ones dug the rain
love those raindrops
pouring
he LOVED it
So, if you get the chance...... dance in the rain..... or at least take pictures of your kiddos doing it :)
I remember Susi, Mona and I in Atlanta in a down pour. People looked at us like we were crazy, but it was so much fun. The strange looks were especially obvious once we got on the elevator in our nice hotel.
Posted by: Jimntj | July 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM
I remember that story :) It's good to be grown up that still acts like a kid once in awhile.....
Posted by: Stephinie | July 15, 2009 at 03:34 PM
AHH thats awesome. I love rain. Looks like so much fun. I especially love the fact that you guys still have Alaska plates on your VW. LOL
Posted by: Stacy | July 15, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Awh! I can relate. We have the same thing happen here. My first experience with the down pours I danced in the rain, also. Than I found out how dangerous the lighting can be. I have a very large patio where I sit during the down pours & enjoy the mist. It is much safer that way instead of taking a chance of getting hit by lighting. I love all the work you guys have accomplished thus far. Yes, what a difference. I really enjoy all the pictures.
Posted by: Elephant Lady | July 16, 2009 at 12:28 AM