Despite the record warmth and super dry conditions this week, the ground moisture remained decent through most of the week. Definitely starting to dry up now. Felt like May this week. The house would heat up quite a bit during the day, so the windows would be open at night. Most trees/perennials are a month ahead of schedule. Our peach tree is blooming along with the daffodils. Since Thursday, some hazy skies and an occasional smell of smoke from the "24 Fire" burning 30 miles towards our SW.