It's raining! The first rain of the season! It isn't supposed to last long - just for the morning, and them back to warmer temps by tomorrow, but it sure is nice to sit here and hear and smell the rain!

Alli is up early this morning - 4:15! I could have used that extra sleep, but - she is happy and cheerful. I guess it is better than having to drag her out of bed kicking and screaming in the morning (very similar to what we have to do with AJ) to get her up and off to school. AJ, on the other hand, is one that has to be called a few times, and then kept on track to get out the door.