There is an old song that says something about... "It never rains in Southern California, but girl they don't warn ya, it pours, man it pours!" We have had a nice beginning to the rainy season. We need the rain desperately! The planter in our front yard is flooded. It's hard to see in this blurry photo though. 
For many years I have had an awesome rain gauge. Several years ago my last one had served us well and met the trash can. I have been looking for the same kind for several years since. On our last trip to visit my parents we went to town to the nursery, yeah...they had it! I was so excited for the rain to come. When it rains I empty the gauge every morning at 7am. This was our reading this morning!
For many years I have had an awesome rain gauge. Several years ago my last one had served us well and met the trash can. I have been looking for the same kind for several years since. On our last trip to visit my parents we went to town to the nursery, yeah...they had it! I was so excited for the rain to come. When it rains I empty the gauge every morning at 7am. This was our reading this morning!
I love the rain....and my new rain gauge!
He dreams of the day Daisy will decide to dash around the yard with him.
Why is today dreadful? Duncan went to the Doctor today. He lost his dew claws, and 
I love a bargain! I also love, love cake plates and unusual serving plates. We are going to a Superbowl party this weekend. Ryan and Terri have a new home, and are hosting the party. We are taking some snackie snacks with us. I decided I wanted to make a little something to give as a house warming gift. Well, I can give serving pieces filled with the snacks. Terri is decorating the kitchen in Spanish decor. I found these pieces at Marshalls for a steal! I researched just what glue would do the job. What a disaster! Supposedly this glue is great for glass and china. However, I soon found out it is not good for stoneware.
This is the finished project...
I think the top plate will have shrimp and cocktail sauce, and the plate below will have cheese and crackers. I really hope Terri likes it as much as I do.
Now, this one I really didn't need.....but how cute is this plate? I thought I should buy it to make another cake plate...or should I say cupcake plate! Can you see the Valentine cake plate behind? I use that dome on all of my plates. This plate will sit patiently waiting for a birthday or a random act of kindness to find a new home!
