. the great rain of 2011 .

it is what it is.  it hasn't hardly rained all year, so as soon as we saw it rolling in we danced and praised Jesus.  it was so cute to hear the girls say "thank you, Jesus, for the rain."  we made sure that's the first thing we talked about when it started drizzling.  no matter how much or how little He sends, we were going to thank Him for it. 

mr. hill and the girls watched it roll in.  it got real windy, like wizard of oz windy.  we seriously made izzy stay inside so she wouldn't be carried away.

the girls ran around like wild indians hyped up on something good.  it reminded me of the last time it snowed.  it was a huge ordeal.  everyone got their gear on and got so excited we could hardly contain ourselves.  seriously.  like snow.  you'd think we hadn't seen rain in 10 years.  it seems that way, i know.  the girls even rain inside to get their rain boots, which surprisingly they remembered they had AND they still fit.

the neighbors came and it was a great big rain party.  lots of dancing, laughing, smiling.  and then it happened ...

a miracle from God.  it rained. it poured.  there was thunder and lightening and it was the most beautiful thing i have since in a while.  the girls danced and ran like never before.  i sat in a dry spot and took pictures.  i almost wish i had been out there running with them, soaking it all in.

i really don't think the girls knew what to do at first.  especially when i said "we're going to play in the rain!"  karsyn kept running around like a crazy person saying "this is the best day everrrrrr!"  yes, you may say that we have watched the movie Tangled one too many times.  or four.  i dunno.  we watch it a lot. 

mykah really wasn't too sure.  they are deprived children and have never played in the rain before.  actually, i can't remember the last time it rained good like this.  and with her being a mere 2.5 years old, she may not remember rain.  ha!

i think they burned more calories than a biggest loser contestant.  seriously. 

and, being the hill girls that they are, they wanted to take their clothes off the moment they got wet.  wait!  that went downhill in one sentence.  what i meant was, both of my girls have always insisted on taking their clothes off when they get wet or dirty.  i don't mean past hill girls.  at least i don't think i do.  anyhoo ... moving right along.

i stopped taking pictures when the rain was coming down sideways and i no longer had a dry spot.  couldn't take a risk.  mr. hill isn't willing to buy me a new camera right now.  not even if my camera dies of natural causes.  can you even believe the gall?

and they loved every last minute of it.  right up until we almost got struck by lightening.  then, just like that, the party was over.  yes, there were tears.  very dramatic tears.  which led to bedtime.  yes, the rain party was their bath tonight.  seriously. 

so, thank you, sweet Jesus, for the rain you sent tonight.  we loved every minute and are so very thankful for your downpour of blessings.  you can send more whenever you want.  amen.