Conditions this morning are textbook moderately wet. Low areas continue to host standing water and the soil is very damp. Lawns are greening up, growing to the point of now requiring mowing, and are trapping moisture. Although the gauge catch only totaled 0.38 inches of water all week, recent heavy rains have prevented soils from absorbing water or drainage ditches from carrying away the runoff. Drainage ditches and Hickory Creek are running high but are not over their banks. Dandelions suddenly exploded on the lawn; shrubs and trees, although predominately presenting a barren landscape, are greening up noticeably. American goldfinches arrived at the bird feeder this week. Temperatures usually tended on the cool side with two overnight freezes occurring. Outdoor youth sports programs are now getting started and more folks are outdoors working and recreating.