Date Night and a Play Date

Last night we had the privilege of having Dinner at Mimi's Cafe and then wen to O2 at our church, 12Stone. I say it was a privilege because Terri kept the boys overnight for us so that we wouldn't have to wake them late at night, put them in the carseats, and try to get them back to bed. The boys had a blast. They played outside, rode in the golf cart, watched Veggie Tales, ate Ms. Terri's home-made Macaroni and Cheese and all four kids camped out in one room. Parker was so exhausted he fell asleep on the couch around 8pm and didn't wake up until 7:30 this morning! We love Terri and Sam. Thanks for giving us a night out.
Today we had a play date with Preston's Godparents, the DiMuzio's, at Duncan Creek Park. We decided to take Sigma, our yellow lab, along with us. We don't normally take Sigma to many places, but he sensed that we were once again getting ready to leave him and so I felt sorry for him. He was the star at the park. I think over 30 kids and parents petted him today. He was in need of some attention. We are gone A LOT so he really enjoyed playing at the park. It was a beautiful day. We had a picnic lunch on quilts and chased all 5 kids around. Well, Bella sat patiently in the stroller while the other 4 ran, climbed, jumped, swang, slid, etc. It was a wonderful time.

Home Study Visit #2

Kathy, our Home Study social worker, came over right after school today.  She had a chance to meet the boys, who were on their best behavior...ha-ha.  Preston was so exited that he began jumping on the furniture and displaying immense love for his brother.  

She had to tour our house and check all of our smoke detectors.  The boys went on to Awana's at Blackshear with Jeremiah so she could do my interview.  They were exited to have McDonald's for dinner so they left without any fussing. 

The interview went very well.  She had to ask a lot of personal questions about my family, my childhood, and our marriage.  I'm very comfortable with her so I enjoyed the time talking with her.  She is just about ready to write our Home Study report, but she is currently waiting on two of my references from my principals.  Once she writes the Home Study report her supervisor will check it for necessary factual information and then she was forward it to us to check over.  

Jeremiah's interview will be next week Wednesday.  We've both had our physicals, but he has to go back to have more blood drawn because the doctor didn't draw enough vials when he was there to complete all of the test.  Once he completes his interview and we get all of the paperwork back to Kathy our Home Study will be complete. 

Next up - the Dossier.  Please post any comments if you've been through the Dossier.  We'd love any advise.  

Tracy