An active weather pattern returned this week with 0.78" inches of rainfall observed in the past seven days. Based on the forecast more storms are forecast later today and tonight and this active pattern may continue into next week. I am hopeful we can escape the more significant and dangerous thunderstorms today and just receive beneficial rainfall instead. Next, our soil conditions remain in good shape, and our plants including our grasses, wildflowers and trees remain healthy at this time. Lastly, area wildlife has been active with various sightings of birds, wasps, bees, butterflies, moths, spiders and mosquitoes.