Sunny one day... rainstorms the next.

Oh well..... summer was just fine while it lasted. The temperatures were near to 80 degrees over the weekend, and the sun was shining on all the roses and azaelas that are blooming. Now we're having a rainy, windy day, with rainshowers this morning that shook the trees. The roses and azaelas are still blooming, but I'm sure they're not as toasty warm as they were yesterday.

"If you don't like the weather in Texas, just hang around for awhile and it will all change in 15 minutes." So they've been telling us since we moved here. (Actually, it sounds more like If y'all don't like the weather here, just hang 'round for 'while and it'll all be changin' in 'bout 15 minutes.")

We're still talking about the Valentine's party on Saturday night..... as we meet neighbors and friends around the subdivision, everyone just smiles and tells us their favorite part of the night. One of our neighbors told us that we should be video-taping the Charades--- especially when the guys get up there to act out their clues. I can't imagine doing that. Knowing that a camera is pointed at them, the guys would either freeze up completely or go over-the-top in their acting. Plus, everything is totally hysterical the first time around, but maybe it wouldn't be so funny if we all were able to watch it over and over.

One of our friends is a retired military man, and every time he gets up to do his Charade, his mannerisms are so distinct and precise--- as if he's standing at attention in a parade line. I couldn't help it on Saturday night, but before I did my own Charade, I did my imitation of L's method of giving his clues. It was so funny, and L's wife said I had all of her husband's moves down pat as I stood up there. When it was L's turn to give his Charade clues again, we all couldn't help but laugh at his military precision.

What a comedy that night was...... I still can't believe we played Charades for so long.... it was the longest night we ever had for a Charades party, with friends staying till midnight. Either everyone had too much coffee, or too many of the chocolate desserts, or we were all just having a grand time. (All of the above.)

One of the funny parts at the end of the night also.... one of our newer friends, who comes here with her husband and her mom--- this was their third time at one of our parties. As L was going out the door, she asked me when the next party would be! Which is really funny, coming from L, since she's not that outspoken. L will guess the other ladies' Charades, but doesn't get up to act out her own because she's too shy. Her 75-yr-old mom, however--- she had the best time with her Charades acting on Saturday night...... she was excellent with her clues-- we guessed every one of her Charades.

The next things coming up are St. Patty's Day and Easter.... and they're only two weeks apart since Easter is so early this year. I told my husband we need to pick just one, instead of doing both. My vote is for St. Patty's Day....... the "green" luncheon is a lot of fun, plus I already have all of the St. Patty's Day favors--- I bought them all last year when they were on sale. If we're going to do that, I need to get started on those invitations so they'll be ready to mail three weeks before the day.

Maybe by the time St. Patty's Day comes around, the weather will be back to its normal warm and sunny self. If not... wait 15 minutes....