Drought

Last week I had a rare opportunity to spend some time alone with my camera. I went to a local park, and was awed by what is happening. We have had trace amounts of rain for the last two months. I don't even know how behind we are on rain, but last I heard it was 5 inches, and that was probably a month ago.

Look at those roots, reaching for the water:

The shore of this little pond has receded by several feet!

yucky!

at least I was able to find something growing!

Down on the Farm

We joined a CSA this year through Rise Up Farms. I LOVE it! I love getting fresh organic veggies every week straight off the farm. On Saturday they had a pot-luck dinner for everyone/anyone who is involved. It was fun to meet some new people and enjoy dishes made mostly from our farm fresh veggies! My husband was a little bummed that there was no meat. I was ok with it. Next time we'll bring a dish with meat for the non-vegetarians in the group.

I love that we can have a picnic using mostly non-disposables.

One of the farmers made this beautiful bowl. Another guy who was there made this awesome stone table.

Love to see our veggies growing!

 MMmmmm, tomatoes!

Love this sweet baby bird!