HOMECOMING!

Joe came home yesterday. It was so nice to see all the kids waiting for their Dads. They flew in right on time, and it was really something to see. The heat was unbearable. It was absolutely miserable and of course their is no air conditioning on the flight line! Mike was so excited, these picture just do not do the afternoon justice. Henry is very happy to see Joe too. Neither one of them would let Joe out of their sight once we got home. They followed him everywhere! We are so glad he's home!

Welcome Home Sign. Mike couldn't wait to show Joe his sign.


Mike and Henry waiting in the unbearable heat. Mike is sweating his rear end off!


The fly in


He hears them coming, and is sooo excited!


Mike says "I give my dad big kisses."


Mike asking Joe if he can fly:)


Mike was so excited he ran out on the flight line to see Joe!

At Home Again!

The kids and are were lucky enough to be able to go back home for a while before Joe gets home. We have had so much fun with everyone. This week was fair week and Mike has had a blast. Madison and Cole each showed two pigs this year. They did such a great job. Maddie got 1st in her class and Cole got 3rd. The did very well at the auction too. Maddie got $900.00 for her pig and Cole got $1200.00!
Carey and the girls came down to visit as well. We went with them to look at the animals and ride a few rides. The kids were exhausted by the time it was over, but it was fun!

4th of July Weekend

Well the 4th of July was a fun weekend. My mom came down to help with the boys. They had both been sick and to the hospital, so it was great to have her. Mike and I went to a little 4th of July party at the Shull's. Jen is a great hostess and the kids had so much fun! We spent the rest of the week doing some projects and starting the little girl's room.

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you all have a great holiday weekend! We wish we were home to celebrate with everyone!
Joe says they are having a little celebration on the deck of the ship. So I guess that will give him a little something to look forward to. He did say he saw birds yesterday for the first time in a while, so they are getting close to land! Good. The sooner they get there, the sooner they will come back!