...growing our little family: March 2013

I can't believe that a whole month (granted, it was a super short month) has passed since my last post. Oops. It's amazing how quickly time can pass when you're preparing for your husband's homecoming from deployment; enjoying family from out of town; welcoming your husband home from Afghanistan (WOO HOOOOO!!!); preparing your home to sell, putting it on the market, and taking it off the market (thank you, lack of Continuing Resolution, for preventing our PCS orders to be cut); purchasing a newer vehicle; replacing your home's broken heat/AC unit (you're welcome, future homeowners); and trying to enjoy and soak up every sweet, longed-for moment as a complete family again. I'm starting to gather that life, at least this stage of life, isn't really going to slow down, so instead of being surprised I'll just choose to embrace the rather hectic, roller coaster pace and rejoice in every morsel of rest we're blessed with along the way.

One of those sweet moments of celebration and rest was Nathan's Homecoming Ceremony on the morning of February 15th. Nathan's parents, sister, and niece were able to come in from the beloved (to me, at least!) mid-west to celebrate this indescribable event with us.

Waiting for Nathan's return - Ali teaching cousin Bella how to play cards.

Cousins waiting for the plane to land.

Mmm...breakfast time!

Brrr...it's cold out here! Waiting for the plane to land.

They're here!!!!!

There's Daddy! (second from right)

"Join me in welcoming Soldiers from the 2nd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Combat Aviation Brigade!"

Nathan leading the troops (not all his Soldiers).

Looking good, Troopers!

Nathan - "Out Front"!

My handsome man is home!

Best feeling in the world.

The Fort Campbell Courier caught this one and decided to put it on the front page :). Good friends Jeri Lynn and Ryan are in the background - super cool!