Home Sweet Homecoming!

On Wednesday, May 26th David returned home to us. The Homecoming ceremony was at 10am and we could get there as early as 8 am. That morning waking up... It seriously felt like Christmas! I don't know if I have ever been so excited! It had been a LONG year, and at the same time it felt like he had just left. Strange, huh? When we got to the Special Events Center they had a bounce house set up for the kids. Since David got bumped from Main Body 4 to Main Body 5 he came home at the same time as my friend Monika's husband, James. It was nice to have her and her kids with us. Our friend Allie Wallace also came to assist with the much appreciated photography. Here comes a barrage of pics!

Waiting in the stands with our sign...

Malia clapping... They had just played "Proud to be an American"... Now just waiting for the soldiers to come in...

And here they are! I have no idea which one is David! All I know is that my heart was SO full and I was bawling like a baby. I was so incredibly proud of all our brave soldiers...

Malia cheering for her papa...

After a few moments of pandemonium... we found each other! Sweet Reunion! Malia gets first hug...

And there is me with the crying face... I couldn't help it! I just couldn't believe he was home...

Malia getting kisses from her papa... She was so excited! She had no problems whatsoever attaching to her papa...

Abram on the other hand was not so sure about this guy with the funny looking hat! Note the big fat tear on momma's cheek...

Our little family back together again! I love that Abram is still staring at David...

FAMILIES ARE FOREVER...

David and his babies... Such the proud papa!

The ceremony was relatively short and soon we were out the door with our hero. All he had to do was grab his bags. While he was doing so, I loaded the kids into the car and Abram was out before David even got back!

We stopped at home, gave David a tour of his new home, and went out for lunch to Red Robin. I can't even believe his home! Still two weeks later, I just catch myself staring at him in awe. I know I am so blessed to have him return safely. I am loving every minute having the man of the home back where he belongs. Malia is SO in love with her papa. If I had a dollar for every time she has said, "Papa I missed you SO much!", I'd be a rich lady! Abram took a couple hours to warm up but is now super attached. If David is hugging me, Abram pushes us apart and goes to David! I love my little family with all my heart and am eagerly awaiting our summer of FUN!