Homecoming!

We had been waiting for this day for an entire year. And I must have to say it was one of the best days ever... Homecoming. None of us could believe that it was finally here and until we were in the car on the way to Columbus I am not sure Audrey even understood. I was somewhat annoyed by the day at first. If that makes any sense I mean of course I was beyond excited but I just wanted to get the formalities of the day over with and get him home. We had to drive to Columbus to pick him up from the airport and although I was calm, I was stressed we were going to get lost, be late, or something was going to go wrong. We had to get dressed up, hope we were in the right spot, and all get there on time when he flight came in. And of course it all fell into place and once it did it was perfect. His flight was a half hour early (shocking, when it comes to Army standards) and we had planned to be there about a half hour early so right when we were walking up to the gate he was coming out! Perfect!

Audrey took off running towards him. It was priceless!

And finally after a very long year we were together!

Carter meeting his Uncle Chris for the first time :)

And as fast as we had him off the flight we were headed out of the airport. And it was finally over. We finally had him home. He has been 5 days since we left Columbus and seems as if everything has fallen right back into place before he left. Sunday night a few family and friends came over and the guys were outside talking about guns and war while the girls were inside talking about anything but deployment. Things literally fell right back into place. I cant belice that he has been home for 5 days already but we are beyond excited and taking in all the time we can with him. Tonight is his coming home party and next week we leave for vacation. What a long year it has been it is so nice to relax and enjoy our family finally back together!