Daddy Came Home

Jeff had his first deployment of his pilot career. He left March 5th and came home March 28th. 3 whole long weeks, which seemed like forever, but it went by pretty fast. I met another wife from the squadron and went to the gym with her just about everyday. She made some of the time go by faster and having Kathy here helped a lot too. She kept us busy and helped a lot with the boys.

Jeff participated in Cope Tiger: exercise with more than 1600 combined service members from the U.S., Thailand and Singapore try to enhance and improve procedures in air power.

He wasn't sure if he would be going, but was ready for the challenge.

We weren't thrilled it would be during Jts birthday, which Jeff missed:( We celebrated early, so Jt was happy about that. (Jeff will post pictures of his trip and tell you all about it)

The day Jeff came home, I made this sign for him while Jt was at school and T was napping. I figured I would make it and then they could color all over it. At least Jeff would see the big writing and then all the scribbles. Well, we forgot it when we went to greet him at the base! lol

When we got to the FANG, they were just flying over in formation. Luckily I was with Candace who's husband is in this picture as well. He's the one splitting off and Jeff is the one flying straight.

After we got through the squadron and outside to the flight line, they were all lined up and waiting to taxi in to their final resting spot. Jeff is the closest one to the pole.

T, Leiana and Jt waiting for their daddy's

The sign outside of the squadron

What a better welcome! having all the smiles and hugs and a rainbow in the background!

Waiting for Jets to shut down

And they were off! Jt was so excited!

T kept saying, Dadda, dadda!

The guys were handed a beer right after they stepped out of the jet

And we are finally home with the sign I forgot! So glad to have him home and so are the boys. Especially home and safe with us...

Welcome home babe, we missed you lots!