The boys are putting the hutch into position.
Just in time as 2 new rabbits arrived last weekend.
The doe is a bit shy. 
The latest additions bring our rabbitry total to 5 bunnies,
He must have decided to close his eyes for a little rest.
Apparently the floor felt better than the bed.
Naps are necessary when you are 2.
I come from a good line of wonderful, caring, Christian women. I miss my grandmother whose birthday was May 3rd. My grandmother loved her grandchildren and showed it in many tangible ways. I was blessed to spend a week with my Mom in April. She filled me with kind words and wisdom from above. I am grateful to have excellent role models as I wade my way through womanhood.
I cannot help but think of the three other mothers of my children who are surely thinking about the fruit of their wombs. That they chose life for these precious souls is amazing. We are grateful.
Today, we had the privilege of dedicating Micah and Trey to the Lord. When the Pastor asked if we agreed that these children came from the Lord, Bob and I laughed. Oh yes! God brought these children and abundantly blessed us.
We all gathered up front
Trey was blessed by Pastor Marc.
Then Pastor Marc held him up for a special blessing.
I wonder what he was thinking
Pastor Dan blessed Micah.
Micah was listening intently.
A cuddle with Mom after the blessing.
Not sure why I was looking right at the camera when apparently everyone else was praying. I think this was during the blessing of the boys and then the girls that were dedicated. I was happy for these children to be blessed and pledged to be brought up in the light of the Lord.
I AM BLESSED!
Cora HAD to get this picture for Lindsey
This is what I had to work with.
The moment of truth.
We are committed now. 
Seriously? 12 inches. Yikes!
The result?
Not bad for a Mom haircut, eh?
And the price is right!
This photo was the one that caught my breath.
The plan? I took the 6 younger kids to sunny Arizona for a wonderful vacation which included my birthday and Easter. The richest blessing was that we got to spend that time with my parents while Bob and Jerrod went to West Virginia on a mission trip to work with World Vision. Dearest Lindsey stayed home and held down the fort. College sometimes gets in the way of all this fun.
Okay, Sandra, so shoot me now. We had a 6 hour direct flight. I was sure we needed every trick in the book to keep 6 kids including a 2 & 3 year old busy on the plane. Sandra is my amazing friend who traveled for 2 weeks with 2 kids and only a backpack. I kept that in mind while I was packing....oh boy, it could have been so much worse. Only 7 bags and 2 strollers. Um, this is what we carried on the plane, we also checked a few bags. I think I need to work on that simplify thing.
I begged Bob to get a gate pass and come see us off.
We had strategic assigned placement on the plane. Instead of counting sheep, I spent hours coming up with the best configuration in seating that would promote the maximum amount of harmony.
We went to see these wonderful folks,
We had a fabulous vacation. 
I could write a whole post on my lack of "grace." If I had a nickel for everyone who told me I had my hands full... Here we were having an idyllic moment sharing Cinnabons in the airport and some guy gave me the "line." He was young and had not yet experienced the pure joy and love that we have been given. 
By the time we got home, I was utterly convinced that I have the BEST kids in the whole world. They were great on the plane and I would travel anywhere with this set anytime.
Today we got to send pictures to our boy in China. 
