Ahhhh, what a beautiful morning! we were woken up with the realization it was raining, and I knew God was on my side Last night we got to bed late and I've been really missing time with my man, I was practically praying for God to give us an excuse for him to stay home with me..... but alas he had already needed to take care of the kiddos while I was so sick, and so even though I missed out on a lot of his home time, I knew it would be really rude to ask him to take off a good day of work, since I was feeling almost normal again!

     I don't know about you,  but to me rain is  a beautiful thing..... The funny thing is I never realized it until I got married, As a roofing contractor, out on the roof, rain is not too cool, so I get the cool pleasure, of him being home with me! But when the dry season hits, I find myself wanting to do the rain dance.... I know, it's pitiful!

     Now, that we've discussed the beauty of rain, I will share the fun we've had so far! Dad and Mom came over for coffee, and then took the 3 oldest over to their house for school, which is just the trek through the rain until you get to next door....... soooooo cool!!!!!!!!!! Mom is teaching them homeschool, so I can be freed up to do my household duties and take care of the 4 younger ones. A big help!

     Then I wanted to check my e-mails and answer them but my hubby was sitting on the chair, so I "needed" to sit on his lap, to which became a wonderful back rub, I left the world momentarily, to enter into the land of bliss, I had just washed my hair, so he was playing with it and smelling it, and I thought for sure I was about entering the gates to glory, and wanted to pinch myself to see if this was real!

     No need, I just looked around at the mess, and the kiddos fending for themselves,and was told that my 2 yr old was playing in the bathroom, with the tp.  Oh groan what a rude awakening!!!!!! No worries, I was just commenting these moments on a complete strangers site.... couldn't resist, she was such a great writer, and was sharing her moments with her man home, due to a rainy day! I felt an instant bond with her, and could no longer resist the urge to bubble over to an understanding soul! LOL!

     After I cleaned up the tp, which was about 1/2 a roll, to which plugged up the toilet, causing it to bring the water to a joyful almost bubbling over level, which meant I needed to straddle the plunger which is built for a man not a 5ft woman, and almost rewashed my hair in the... *uh-hum* used water.) Now, I sit sipping my coffee, and my man brought me a plate of chicken that was cooking through the night, in the crockpot, yummy!!! 

     Laurel came to me a moment ago announcing "wink-wink" and squinting both eyes..... daddy was teaching her to wink! Now she sits, cuddling up to him rubbing her eyes, while the 2 little boys play! Bruce,  dances, and taunt daddy with "can get me...... I snitched your water..... betcha can't get me..... try to hug me.... na-na, you didn't hug me you just tickled me! " with much giggling, he ended up replacing his sister, on daddy's knee. Darren sits on the floor making a "fishing rod" and "bow" for his stick arrows. So sweet! I intend to enjoy this day to the fullest........... just don't stop by, the house is in the wildest disorder.

     There now, I posted! Hope you enjoyed this glimpse into our day, I need to get back to it, lest they have all the fun without me.......

     I'm sure everyone is tired of looking at our feet.. at least I am!     so here's something new 

     Laurel Grace

     Heidi Eileen-Melinà

Both girl's pictures were taken around the same age