Hot temperatures and the first wetting, monsoon rain of the season. High temperatures started in the 80's to begin the week before quickly rising into the 90's where they stayed for the entire week. The high of the week was 95° on Saturday which is the highest temperature of the year, so far. Lows were in the 50's and 60's. The low of the week was 55° on Monday. Some light rain on a few days but only a trace to .01 inches until Wednesday when a thunderstorm moved through with some heavy rain. A total of .40 inches fell on this day and a total of .41 inches for the week. Some gusty winds due to the thunderstorms in the area but otherwise, winds were light. No change in the surrounding wildland/open areas with brown grasses and some green plants. Harvested the first zucchini out of the vegetable garden and other plants in other areas of the garden are looking good. Saw garters snakes in the pond and garden and birds continue to frequent the garden. Also, saw a yellow swallowtail butterfly.