Samantha's Backyard

It was a rainy day, just as Samantha had hoped for. Shewoke up to the sound of raindrops on her bedroomwindow. She jumped out of bed, ran down the stairs,through the kitchen, across the full length of the familyroom, and to the back doors, squishing her little noseagainst the glass. She stood there waiting for therain to stop. A morning rain only meant one thing toSamantha-a day of searching for rain gnomes.