What is this stuff falling from the sky?

It has rained! We finally have received rain. I know that our family in Texas hasn't had rain in a long time, either, but we finally got good rain here. Over two inches fell over the weekend, and we got more today. In fact, it's even raining now. Unfortunately, like the surrounding area, it will do little to help the drought, but we'll take what we can get. Josh and Andrew are going a bit stir-crazy, but maybe they will get out tomorrow.

The Deer Came Back

Our deer have come back from winter. After the Oct 23rd hunt, the deer became pretty scarce around here. Except for a few tracks in the snow, we haven't seen them. Last night (Feb 28th) the came running through the field behind our house. We stopped and watched them. It was just after dusk, so we didn't get a good look, but it seemed like there might be eight or more. It is quite nice to have them back. I think we might put up a salt lick to keep them around.