Monsoon season was officially over on the 13th, but that didn't stop the amazing rains we've been getting this afternoon. As I was driving home from working at La Joya Festival this afternoon, I saw a rainbow that went over all of downtown - pretty amazing. The rain slacked off for a bit right before it got dark and I went on a walk around the block and took some photos of the beginning of fall. Only a few of the trees in our neighborhood are starting to change to yellow - but they look amazing in that gold thunderstorm light. As I write this, it's pouring again, big thunder booms and all. I am soaking it up, hoping I will remember what puddles smell like during the dry months...

415 West Dale Avenue is now complete. All household members (and regular visitors) accounted for. Gen and Liz have arrived and are settling in, madly looking for employment and testing the beers at Flagstaff's brew pubs. We continue to love the urban trail that runs right by our house. Ada Mae is especially fond of the pond (and the ducks that live on it) that's a 2 minute walk north of us. We've been taking advantage of the late summer weather and spending lots of time on our back porch. If Gen doesn't find a real job soon, she may open a salon out back to earn some cash.
Another frequent household member is Sugaree, Ada Mae's new best friend and neighbor. Shug (as she is affectionately called) is a sweet 6 month old pup who has a nasty case of mange mites (don't worry, they aren't contagious) which causes her fur to fall out and gives her the look of a wise old man dog.

As always, visitors are welcome and encouraged.