Expecting rain

It was good to see rain in the forecast today. I went out early to get a quick shot while it wasn't raining, and liked how the flower looked like it was giving a bit of protection to the little flower that was just opening under it. A natural umbrella! These flowers are like a gift that never stops giving, still beautiful and still plenty of buds. I love their colours and shapes. 
For once the forecast was correct and we did get rain off and on for most of the day.
We watched the first of two matches today, and Kalyn's team won in three straight sets, 25/23, 25/21 and 25/23. The girls played much better. After last week the team was ranked 24th nationally, and the team they played today, St. Cloud State from Minnesota, was ranked 13th. A great win then! Tonight's game at 8pm is against Hawaii Pacific. Will report the result tomorrow. Go SFU!