still here:)

My little family is still here. Growing, learning, and loving life. We went away to RI for the holidays and stayed with Mark's family for 10 days. The girls were in heaven playing from the moment they awoke until they went up to bed. Mark and I enjoyed visiting with everyone and I spent the trip truly relaxing and being a bit introspective.
My father and step mother came for a visit and we spent the weekend with them the day after we returned. My aunts, sister, and BIL were, of course, there as well. It was unexpectedly calm considering the girls were absolutely exhausted.

Our life is just now getting back to a normal schedule. Though we had a great time, I am glad to be back to our everday life. My girls are happy and peaceful right now. Morgan and I have an ongoing game of Monopoly currently on hold until we can grab some more moments alone. It was her idea to get the game out and I held in any comments about the game being for "older" people. I am so glad that I did because she loves it. We have a blast buying up property and she loves to put hotels up! Her beautiful caring personality shines through as she plays and offers me money or tells me to keep the rent I owe when I land on her property. I see her changing and growing up every day. Right before we started playing the game today I mentioned that I was tired. Immediately she said, "We don't have to play if you don't want to." She has also really started to ask if I need any help at different moments throughout the day. She is a joy to be around and I can't wait to spend more time with her tomorrow.
I think Audrey is finally catching up on some sleep. Her mood was much better today than it has been the past few days. She got to enjoy swinging at the park today and yesterday. She and Morgan spend most of their time playing together no matter where we are. If Morgan goes out, Audrey asks about her whereabouts continually. She adores her Morgan. Morgan comforts her and takes care of her and neither one likes to be away from each other for very long.