In 24 hours there has been 30mm of rain.  Water is standing in the ditches.  The ducks and geese are celebrating the rainfall.  So am I.

The leaf buds have totally opened.  Ferns have popped out of the ground and are reaching for the sky.  The varying shades of green provide some beautiful scenery to view and some tasty nutrients for the wildlife.  Since the rain began, the midges that were giving me grief a couple of days ago, have moved on.  No more midges but the mosquitoes are hatching.

I took a walk around the backyard this morning, taking in the sights and fresh smell.  Water droplets clung to the undersides of branches, glistened on the flower petals and created intricate designs on solid surfaces.  Mother Nature's art was amazing.

The ground is close to being completely saturated.  Water is beginning to puddle on my driveway but that is okay.  My rubber boots are getting a work out.