September heat

 

What's not to like about September? Cool nights and warm sunny days. Well, hot actually, with the final heat wave of the summer and temps close to 100 in central Washington the next few days.

The young deer have turned this patch of grass on the north side of the house into a cool, soft bed. When I startle them, they jump up and stare at me for trespassing in their bedroom.

It does look inviting on a hot day. We fertilized and irrigated the yard more heavily than usual this summer (evidenced by my Twisp water bill) so the grass looks better than it has for while. I don't know if it's worth it, but keeping up a bit of lawn is considered respectable in town, although it comes with a cost in this arid climate.

It's hard to get the entire family together at one time, everyone is so busy, but last night tempted them over with enchiladas. Lots of enchiladas. We had a good time.