Taking a break at the Lake

This afternoon I decided to get out for a break. I went down to the river for a while. About 2 minutes into my nature walk it started to rain. Looking ahead I found cover under a palvion not wanting to give up on the walk. As the rain continued, I chose to continue walking in the rain. As the thunder errupted echoing along the mountain edges I decided walking along the lake and under trees in a lightening storm was not a wise decision. Getting back to the car I saw a small spot of sun shining through the clouds in the distance. I decided to head back towards home as the sun began to peak through. I chose to pull over along the river and give my dog, Hadassah, a chance to run around. It was so beautiful after the rain cleared I had to stop and enjoy the moment with a picture. God has created so many beautiful spots on this earth. Can you believe the details he creates for our pleasure. Now its time to watch Gray's Anatomy so I will have to run.


 

Karla 

The local views and Dassah enjoying the front porch

So I got a chance to explore the country side this weekend.... I will write about that later. I just wanted to show a few pictures of the views around here. Its gorgeous around here. 

A trip away

So I got a chance to slip away this summer to the beach for a conference. But who wouldn't enjoy watching this view. Unfortunately this was sunrise I was seeing not sunset. What is it they say.. be careful what you wish for. I always said I have wanted to watch sunrise on the beach and I got my chance. It was absolutely gorgeous especially against the backdrop of the palm trees. More pictures available of trip after I figure out out to link -- any hints let me know.

Rain Rain ....

Apparently there is no such thing as too much rain these days... So if you can't fight it love it. The other night I took Dassah (my dog) for a walk. As I stepped out the door it started to rain. I fought the overwhelming squirming dog to duck back in and get a hoody and off we went. Once you promise Dassah a walk there is no getting out of it. So down the lane to the garden to pick a few tomatoes and onto the road to the nearby stream. Dassah ran around the stream with such excitement being off the leash. I threw a tennis ball to her which promptly sank never to be found again in the current of the stream. As I waded in... What else could happen -- you got it. My foot felt nothing beneath it, only to sink into water up to my butt. Since its been raining the water level was about a foot higher than normal. After recovering from the shock of the cold water I burst out laughing. This promptly stirred Dassah to run and jump on me almost knocking me over. As I struggled for balance, breath to stop laughing and battling Dassahs sticky tongue I had to smile. Only in this wonderful world full of adventures can so much go wrong and be so funny. Thank God for rainy days to ground us to the humor of life