Anita (aka Gram or Wayne's mom) made the drive to Indiana with us and then spent the week helping us get the house and children settled. The shirt she chose said it all! 
There were many mornings she entertained the kids while Wayne and I slept a little longer or took the time to feed the baby. This morning we found her and the girls drinking chocolate milk/coffee on the patio watching the bunnies. (It's amazing they found mugs!)
Girl time with Gram is always fun!
Gram with all the little ones before she flew home.
The first week in Indiana would have looked much different without her service to us all. She drove the mini-van several hours...specifically the last 2 because I couldn't keep my eyes open. We would have spent the night in a hotel if she wasn't with us. She slept in Bethany and Annabelle's room to help acclimate them and relieve any fears. She watched the kids swimming in the pool many afternoons while Wayne and I worked on unpacking. She helped the older ones unpack and settle their rooms. She moved boxes, unpacked boxes, transported kids, gave encouragement, ran errands, and was overall another set of hands and eyes. We couldn't have done it without her! We are so grateful!
I was happy to be able to help my "Little Angels" get settled in to their new home in IN. Seeing how happy you all are living in the country makes the trips to visit them worth every mile.
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