I understand your being hesitant to repot the plants again so soon after the first repot. I was in the same situation. Folks here told me that I could leave my plant in the less than optimum soil and hope for the best or get them into soil where it will thrive asap. I went for the second repot and my plant is doing great. I'm currently in SW Florida, zone 10A, but I grew up in zone 6 in Portsmouth, OH. While regular potting soil works so-so in Ohio, and my mother still uses it, I think you may do better with at least a cactus and succulent soil. You still need to mix at least 50/50 perlite or pumice with the soil. Every succulent that I used potting soil on when I lived in Toledo died from rot. I didn't think I was overwatering, but the plants did. I think the soil was a big factor. Hopefully the sun will be shining for you soon! It will lift your spirits and help your plants thrive.

Certainly not here to dispute the name of the Lowes plant. I bought a couple of the same plants, chuckling to myself that ALL of the aloes were labeled Aloe vera. Mine are PIG, growing well and curiously have lost their spots. You can see some of the spots remain on the bottom, oldest leaves. So I'm pondering the label again. Of course it hasn't flowered yet (about 3 years old), which will add to the info. I guess I wonder if Aloe vera pups start with spots. I have no pups to compare. My plant does not look like the OP's first plants. This post was edited by Crenda on Thu, Aug 7, 14 at 10:23

7' away from the window is way too far, that is why it is leggy. Mine are kept in as much sun as possible (after being acclimatized), outside during warm weather. You didn't post better photo...but all stretched parts should be pruned off. They do not 'shrink even if given best light after growing in darker conditions. So you need to look at your plant and decide where to cut. You can plant few together if you wish - I prefer 1 plant/pot. This plant grows more tree-like, and many stems in same pot could interfere with each other. You could grow "jade forest" but it really requires good light and lots of care. This is bonsai style, looking really great if properly cared for: See how straight trunks are? And they are slightly tapered. They are also of different height. Branches and leaves are purposely pruned to achieve the look. Typically, they will grow more 'crooked' by trying to get out of the way. BUT they will grow. Looks like you have multiple stems right now? Do you like the look? Aim for healthy plant(s) with stronger stems/trunks; better color and (usually) larger leaves that grow closer. That will happen only if there is proper/more light.

We need a picture. There are many, many different kinds of Aloe plants. Some actually grow like a tree. Post a shot of your plant and then we can accurately advise you. =)