The past 8 days are the only days that have had rain this month with 2 of those days being dry.  In that time, a little over 2 inches has fallen.  There are puddles of standing water and the low wet spot is very muddy.  The Pyrachantha is starting to develop buds along with the Shagbark Hickory.  The Rose Bush is about the same with no flowers and old decaying Rose Hips.  The Forsythia has sprouted numerous flowers that are hanging limp.  the Holly Bush, and the one Glossy Abelia leaves are greening up.  The other Glossy Abelia is smaller and is not doing as well.  the Gardenia is growing and looks healthy.  The Cooper's Hawk comes to our feeders periodically looking for a slow meal.