Welcome Home Uncle Chris!!!!!

Well, this day never felt like it would get here...but it finally did! Uncle Chris is back home from Iraq!!!!!! All of his family and in-laws came and stayed the weekend with us. I've never seen people more anxious. Today finally came and we all went to the Civic Center for the discharge ceremony. Chris got up and said some words, along with several others. Then, before we knew it, it was time to bring him home! We spent the rest of the day just relaxing and enjoying his company. It's going to be an adjustment to get back to normal, but we are so happy he made it back safe and sound!!!!!

Me and Crystal

Jolee and me

Brady, Brian and Chaise waiting patiently to see Chris!

Grandma and Jolee

So cute! Madison saw her Daddy across the room and took off for him! She definitly couldn't wait to see him :)

The troop starting to file in

It's blurry, but that's Chris there in front

The first time they'd seen their Daddy in a year! I can't even imagine...

Chris and his awesome family: Crystal, Madiso, Chris, Chaise and Alyssa

They were so happy to see Daddy

How happy does Madison look?

My family

Chris gave Brian a flag that had been flown in Iraq...very special...

Crystal and I

Brian, Brady and Uncle Chris

Brady just chillin'

How in the world do kids like a hot tub when it's already HOT outside??

Jolee and Brady out by the hot tub

The boys in the bath