Homecoming in Pictures
October 8, 2008
Last night I painted this banner. My original plan was to have it say, “Welcome Home! Your kiddos, far and near are SO happy you are here”. Guess what?! There are too many names to paint to worry about room for a phrase!
The kids and I arrived at the squadron about 15 minutes before the birds came in. I had planned on picking the boys up from school and taking them for haircuts and then out to the squadron. We are SO lucky that we were out the door because I got a call as I was picking the boys up that the Det was an hour ahead of schedule! We rushed straight to the squadron.
Earplugs were handed out and Max thought he should try some.
A happy Max, earplugs in place, waiting for the helos to arrive.
Here they come! It was a BEAUTIFUL day! Check out that blue sky!
Clay, getting out of the helo.
Maddi was the first to get to him. The other kiddos followed close behind.
All the kiddos (minus Kateri and JJ who are away at school) with Daddy. I’m stunned at how much some of these kids look like him!!!!!!!
Gabi clung to him!
Home and in front of the banner.
Within 2 hours of the helo coming in, Clay was home, changed and playing Dad. The kids were SO happy to have him pushing them on the swings (yes, the poor hill will get some attention now that he’s back).
Enjoying a movie with Dad.
These happy kiddos did a silly dance for Dad.
Clay is exhausted and trying to rest while the kiddos cuddle and climb on him.
As you can see, homecoming has gone well. The kids are SO happy! Clay and I are exhausted, me from working for the last 4 days to get things “in order” for his arrival and him from little sleep over the last few days. Starting tomorrow morning, it’s back into the routine with both feet!
Thank you for all the happy thoughts, prayers and well-wishes for today and all through the deployment! Your support makes a HUGE difference!
Have a great day~
11 comments
I’m so happy he got home safety and that everyone can now rest. Give him a hug for me and tell him we love him.
xoxo
WOO HOO!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!! Welcome home
It’s like dad was never even gone. Sleep well tonight, Clay. And, you too, Jen.
YEAH!! Welcome home Clay. Job well done, to the both of you!!
Welcome home Clay! And congrats to all the Langs. I’ll see you in a couple months.
Welcome home! I hated to miss the homecoming, but I had agreed to the Nurse Corps Luncheon months ago-I just forgot. Dee you at Liturgy!
What a BLESSING to have your family together once again! I know you appreciate how precious times are spent together. A BIG Nonna hug to Clay for serving our country and a BIG Nonna hug to you, Jen, for keeping the home fires burning.
Yippee – we’re so very happy that Clay is home! We send a big shout of happiness from all of us in Spring Creek, Nevada, to the Lang Clan in San Diego. Congratulations to all of you for making it through the six months. Clay, we’re so very proud of you. Thank you and your family for your service. Love to all. God bless your BEAUTIFUL family!
Happy, happy, happy! Welcome home Clay – you have an amazing wife and a beautiful family! Thank you to all the Langs for sacrificing for the sake of our wonderful country! (Where is the picture of beautiful wife and happy hubby?)
I too am so relieved that Clay is home safe and sound. I love you guys!
Jenni,
Thank you for the wonderful homecoming! I loved seeing all the kids come running out. You looked absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!
I love you
Clay
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