Ranch withdrawls...

So, Leah and I went to the ranch this weekend to make sure mom & dad got settled in. (they left on Tuesday to go down for their belated "summer". The weather was BEAUTIFUL. It rained a little bit Saturday evening, but Saturday night (about 12:30 am) - it poured.. the Thunder was LOUD and there was some serious lightening. It was fantastic! We stayed late Sunday night waiting for it to rain again.. We sat outside from 7:00 to 8:00 just watching it rain. The Lightning was incredible and very close. I think it was making mom nervous that we were sitting on the porch with it so close... but we enjoyed every minute of it. Plus there was a cool breeze.. it was almost chilly. Saturday I cleaned out the utensil drawers, the cups, plates, bowls, mixing bowls etc cabinets and washed everything. Not to worry it took 5 hours.. but it was great to have it done. So, Saturday night Leah made lemon bars.. we had a piece before we went to bed- she made it late in the evening so it was still too warm to eat when mom went to bed so she didn't get a piece- even though she wanted one. She put a towel over it and left it on the old stove. After dinner on Sunday she got it out so she could put some on a plate to take home for a treat and apparently the mice wanted some Saturday night too. There were mouse droppings all over the pan. It was devistating. Lesson learned.. don't leave anything on the old stove, and make sure you cover it with something secure- not a dish towel. Anyway we got a good laugh out of it.. Can't wait to go back again. I LOVE the rainy season down there.