WE'RE HOME, BUT EXHAUSTED!

We just wanted to let everyone know that we brought Bela home tonight. We will post details and pictures tomorrow.

Comments

Sally Jensen Interiors said…
I knew you were going to be exhausted, even though I wanted to sneak over there all night. Please let me know when I can come over. Do you want dinner tomorrow night? Or what nights? What can I do to help? I feel so helpless, but I want to do something! I am SO glad that you guys are home!
March 20, 2008 at 10:42 PM
mandy said…
Oh my gosh, you're already home?! How wonderful! I would love to help with whatever you need. I can't express how happy I am for your family.
March 20, 2008 at 10:53 PM
Carol Fighr said…
Ave!!!!
Acabamos de ler a noticia que voces estao em casa e estamos SUPER felizes...
Que bencao maravilhosa!!!
Minha mae manda um grande abra�o pra voces e eu tambem!
Love you all!
March 21, 2008 at 3:07 AM
Unknown said…
so wonderful. home for easter! we love you!
March 21, 2008 at 7:00 AM
Mel said…
Yay! I am so happy you guys are home! What can we do to help? We would love to have Benson come over and play; just let us know what we can do.
Melanie McKay
March 21, 2008 at 7:06 AM
Dana said…
That is great news that you were able to bring Bela home - I am so happy for you. I hope all went well last night and that you all adjust well to being home. Hooray!!!!!
March 21, 2008 at 8:22 AM
Carrie said…
Yeah I'm so glad you are home! I would love to bring dinner or help in any way! We would love to have Benson come over to play!
March 21, 2008 at 8:43 AM
Rae said…
Hi Avery. I've been reading your blog for a while now, and have been following everything with Bela like crazy. I just wanted to let you know you guys have been in my prayers, as well as the other little baby you asked us to pray for. Your posts almost always bring tears to my eyes. I'm so happy she is doing so well and progressing beyond expectations.
Just wanted to say hi and let you know you have a New Yorker (former Californian) following your story and praying for you. Thank you for keeping your blog public and keeping us posted.
Rachel Hope
(formally of the Santa Margarita stake)

PS I'm private but if you'd ever like to check out my blog (as if you have the time, right? ;) email me at raehope1@gmail.com. Just wanted to make sure you knew you were welcome since I read yours!
March 21, 2008 at 9:46 AM
TC Jolley said…
We are so happy for you guys. Bella is such a fighter and we are so proud of that little girl! Keep working hard Bella, and if you guys need any help, please don't hesitate to call... I'm serious!!!
March 21, 2008 at 10:05 AM
ashley said…
wow! that is so exciting! hope things go well!
March 21, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Matt and Jennae Porter said…
Congrats guys! Best easter gift EVER!!!
March 21, 2008 at 4:00 PM
Chelsea said…
So excited that you are home!! Hope all goes well. Keep us posted. I loved all the articles about Bela too. Thanks for sharing them with us. Happy Easter!!
March 21, 2008 at 6:00 PM
annelise said…
Tanner and Avery!
tudo de bom pra vcs... Ela e lindissima, eo Benson e muito fofinho.
abracos
Jim and Carmen Cathey
March 22, 2008 at 8:15 PM
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