Welcome Home!!

Waiting for Erik!

The signs welcoming him home. (There was another that said "Erik, You Rock")

The first hug is the best hug!

Father and Son!!

Man and Otto

Wow!!! The Welcome Home ceremony was amazing and we were so lucky to have Doug, Barbara and Amanda with us. Watching the soldiers walk in (especially Erik!) was quite a sight. We're so happy...well, happy doesn't even describe how we feel with Erik home! One of the most memorable moments happened this morning when I asked Garrett "Where's Daddy?" and he looked up and pointed to Erik. Daddy is finally home. 

Happy 1st Birthday, Garrett!

Happy Birthday!

A year ago today (with Erik on the phone with me), Garrett was born. Doesn't seem like yesterday? What a blessing this little boy has been to us. We love you, Garrett!

We would also like to wish Barbara and Doug (Erik's parents) a Happy Anniversary!

Back in the MO

3 generations

(We were at Scarlett and Reid Denson's new house for dinner)

Papaw Barkley and his boy

This was a half mad, half smile.

Groves, TX - FLW, MO: 13 hours 

Many thanks to Dad for helping Garrett and I get home. It's great to be back in MO...although it's incredibly cold and getting G into his car seat whilst all bundled up is a challenge. :) Our days are filled with playing, unpacking our 6 months in Texas and getting back into our MO life.