Daddy is HOME!!!

So sorry that I haven't blogged! I know you guys are dying to see some pics of the fam back together! Our Thursday return was not really what we expected. We were all ready for the airport. Everyone was dressed in special clothes for Daddy. The boys had their signs all ready. I picked up Luke early from school, then Daddy's plane was delayed and eventually cancelled because of the heavy, thick, MEAN fog here in OKC. Michael ended up renting a car and driving the 3 1/2 hours home. He arrived around 7:45pm while we were all playing a rousing game of UNO.

The boys practically attacked him as he came in the door. They all just held on for dear life. It was adorable. Josie just watched intently. Michael said his hellos to all of us grown ups (me, his Mom and Grandma) and then held onto Josie. She did not want down. The boys went and grabbed everything they had made or we had bought since Daddy has been gone and showed him. They showed him school work, DVDs, Christmas ornaments, books------you name it, he saw it. It was hilarious. It was during all of this that I realized we hadn't got any pictures yet. So there are the ones I took:

When Michael put Josie down she would immediately grab onto his jeans and pull up. She wanted to be held by her Daddy. It was so sweet. Flash was, of course, all over Michael as well. In fact, she has barely left his side since he has been home.

We are all so thankful to have Daddy back with us. Seems we have been going non-stop since his arrival. What a wonderful Christmas time! :) Look at that family picture once again:

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks to God for Michael's safe return! Thank you for all your prayers, thoughts, e-mails, phone calls, and well-wishes while he has been gone. We love you all!