Bunnies in the Snow

The girls' favorite playmates most days, other than each other are our 2 bunny rabbits Esther and Betsy. Betsy has been a member of our family for 5 1/2 years ,and Esther was just added to our menagerie last summer. These bunnies are the most gentle, docile creatures and endure much loving ,cuddling,and the occasional too tight squeeze from an overzealous 3 year old without any protestations . The girls have fun with them every season of the year, but have been especially happy to play with them in the deep snow this winter. (maybe  because the rabbits can't lead them in as merry of chases than as if they were in the grass in summertime??)

The Girls had so much fun when our friend Ashley came to visit.

Betsy and her happy owner!!

                                     Bunny love!

                                                  Betsy is by far the gentlest soul in our family. She gets passed from one set of childish arms to the next,without any protest, and dutifully nibbles carrots on demand whenever a little one deems her hungry enough for another snack.  We hope Esther will become a mother this spring as Emily has chosen a friend's male rabbit to be the lucky "husband for a day". Betsy is far too old for such goings on, but will be loved just as much simply because she"bears all things" so contentedly , and is always up for a little pretend mother to play house with her and to sit in the baby carriage munching on carrots as if she was made for nothing else but making little girls squeal with happiness.