Rainy Day Please Stay

Hi friends! 
For those of you that see this "rainy stuff" all the time and are tired of it,  I am sorry and I hope you'll humor me as I post about this rare and rainy day we had today. 













It was the perfect day to get home from work early, and enjoy one of these.
(My hubby was home too and made us both a cup) 


I also thought it would be a fun time to photograph this little canvas collage I made last week. 
Everything I used here was "found papers." 







So, like I said, it is pretty rare here to get a day of rain in fact I think the last good rain was in December.
I remember because I usually do a post about it! LOL 


See, while I was out there, the sun had already begun to shine.

A big thank you to those of you that commented for my giveaway.
You still have time if you would like to be entered, just leave me a comment 


Oo! Gotta run, it's starting to rain again! LOL :-)
Be back soon...

Becca 

Comments

Pamela said…
I'm glad you got your rain Becca!!
My friend Carol is headed your way tomorrow and today she said she hopes it is hot!! Her home is on Beverly hills drive?
Great photos and i love the rose with the rain drops!!
This week we have rain in the forecast so come on over!!!

Has really not rained since December? Wow!
May 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM
Unknown said…
I am loving this rain.. We got some n but probably not as much as you guys on that side of town.. I Looooove your little canvas.. Too Cute..

I will Chat with you soon!!

Hugs, Linda
May 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM
GardenOfDaisies said…
Don't ya wish we could share our weather with others?
I thinks those folks along the swollen and flooded Mississippi River would gladly send some water your way. And you would be happy to send some sunshine up to Minnesota when their winter seems endless.
May 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said…
Such beautiful photos, Becca...I have always loved rainy days! We had a thunderstorm here today, and it is making everything so green!
May 9, 2011 at 8:22 PM
Jill G. said…
Gorgeous images! We haven't had rain in so long- I miss it! I really love the first shot and the drip rings image! Thanks for sharing these- I can at least enjoy an online rainstorm!
May 10, 2011 at 5:15 AM
Dorthe said…
Becca- what a beautiful rainy day- and your photoes, showes it so very much.
We can use some rain here, too- even there are not that long between the drops-it has been a long time since last rain.
xo,Dorthe
May 10, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Rosie Grey said…
You make the rain look really beautiful, Becca, and I'm glad that you enjoy it so much! We had a few nice and sunny days here but rain is predicted for the next days - and then I will think of you! :-) I love your collage by the way!
May 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Lisa Gordon said…
These are wonderful photographs Becca, and I love your collage!
It looks like I am going to have a whole weekend of rain, so I will gladly send you some if you'd like more! :-)

Have a fantastic Wednesday!
May 11, 2011 at 5:40 AM
Lorraine said…
rain rain go away but stay in Vegas for another day..love that coffee canvas hope you put it up in your kitchen as its ace
May 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM
Alina said…
Dear Becca, it's been a while since I had a chance to visit you. I can't wait to check on the other posts and the fantastic photos! Glad you enjoyed a rainy day, the images are just incredible. Thank you for stopping by, it's always a pleasure to hear from you. XO
May 11, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Anonymous said…
Oh I just love all of your photos...they are sharp and actually quite romantic!

thanks for sharing! and also for visiting with me the other day...

ciao bella

creative carmelina
May 12, 2011 at 8:14 AM
Becky Shander said…
Beautiful Becca...every drop of it!
May 14, 2011 at 3:32 AM
Georgianna said…
I'm so glad you enjoyed the rain, Becca. I will refrain from further comment since we've been soaked this year. :)

Your beautiful photos really capture the magic of the afternoon. And I can appreciate it as it is sunny and warm today in Seattle. My sister is in Vegas this weekend and says the weather is lovely there, too!
May 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM
Halle said…
Your photos are once again outstanding!
And the collage is awesome!!
May 15, 2011 at 1:39 PM
christina said…
coffee and rain! yes mam!
xoxo
May 19, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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