Everyday it feels more like home

Hello everyone. The last few days with Annabel have been so much fun. Our prayers are being answered in that two nights ago she slept for over 10 hours in her port-a-crib. Praise God!!! Now our prayer is a little more specific. Let's pray she does that more then one night in a row. haha Last night was not so easy. She ended up in bed with me again. Don't get me wrong...I love cuddling with her. But she reminds me of a 300 professional wrestler when you get her in bed with you. She kicks, squirms, twists and turns all night long. She might be getting sleep but believe me, Mark and I are not. haha I spend my whole night trying to keep her from flying off of the bed in her sleep. I know tonight will be better because she is worn out. She will sleep great tonight. I am crossing my fingers as I speak.
We had a great day yesterday. We went shopping at the mall to get Amber a formal gown for Homecoming. Her dress is so beautiful. I can't wait to take pictures of her and her friends all dressed up. I had to laugh while we were shopping thinking I cant believe we are buying formal attire for our oldest daughter and diapers for our youngest on the same day. Who knew two years ago we would be starting over. In the words of Stephen Curtis Chapman, things have never been more crazy and wonderful at the same time. Annabel has turned our quiet house upside down but I would not change it for anything. We love her so much. It is so hard for me to believe she hasnt been with us since day one. Yesterday she had her first taste of Mexican food and Crispy cream doughnuts. I wish I had my video camera for both. She was hysterical. We couldn't cut it up fast enough for her.
Today we attended Church for the first time since coming home. It was so great to see everyone and feel normal again. We were greeted with a lot of hugs and love. I appreciate that so much everyone. Thank you for reminding me of what a fabulous church family we have. I missed it so much while away. Even though we were only gone for two weeks, it felt like much longer because I was very homesick for my kids while we were gone. We had a great time at church and Annabel seemed to love the music. She loves to dance and sing at home. After church we went and spent some time at grandmas. They spent some time bonding as you can see in the photos.
Tonight Joey made a very difficult decision to give his beloved ferret to a wonderful woman to raise for him. He loves her so much but just doesn't have the time now that he is back in school to give her the attention she deserves. So she came and picked her up tonight. Joey thanked her several times for taking such good care of her for him. She also has Ambers ferret (she got her a few months back). So she felt very blessed to have them both together to play with one another. I am so proud of Joey for putting the ferrets needs above his own. He seems fine with his decision because he knew she has just not had the chance to play as much since school started. The women who has both of our ferrets gives them a lot more freedom then they had here so I know they will be very happy with her. Thank you Beverly.