Back to dry weather with no precipitation falling last week with a couple of systems going to the north that only produced some windy days. High temperatures started off in the 60's before dropping into the upper 40's for a couple of days mid week and then back to the 60's. The high of the week was 68° on Monday. Lows ranged from a low of 17° on Thursday to 40° on a couple of mornings. The surrounding wildland areas are still brown and no growth on trees but plant life in the yard continues to come to life. Hyacinths are in full bloom and several other perennials are sprouting back to life. Dark-eyed Juncos, Cassin's finch, and Scrub Jays continue to frequent the yard. Smelled a skunk but no other wildlife seen.