Joyriding

It is FINALLY cooling off some to play outside more! When I say cooling off, know that the daily highs are still in the 90's. It was 97 yesterday. Sadly, that feels awesome after a summer of 120's.

The kids have been enjoying their bikes, scooters, and their Power Wheels. Our "winter" of closing ourselves up in the house is coming to an end, and we are able to rejoin the outside world. The weather has been much cooler for us. I've been putting all of my flowers in (it's too hot to grow anything in the summer here, so you put your flowers in during October, and they will grow until June). We are all so glad for the nice weather!

Sadly, the nice weather brings on the half million (NO LIE OR EXAGGERATION!!!) snowbirds that descend upon Yuma in the winter. It is unbelievable. They all come in RVs and setup camps in the desert. Some do have homes here, but many just camp for six months. It's crazy. So, trips to town are now dreaded, and we won't be able to shop at many stores like Wal-Mart or eat at places like Cracker Barrel until April (no kidding...too crowded). Luckily, the snowbirds aren't big fans of Target.