Monday, May 27, 2013

Memorial Day


A rainy windy day here in Iowa.  Flooding is a problem in various low places throughout the state.  I am glad the morning round of rain is about to pass and we will have a clear day for most of the day.  The volunteer maple tree puts out new leaves each year, small and red.  The are especially shiny and wet as I took it during a rainy part of our day yesterday.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very pretty photo. We have been blessed with sunshine for the long weekend.

Valerie said...

We have your rain too. I got drenched this morning.

I love nature and the way it entertains us with colour.

Crow

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