I'm leaving to pick up my soldier!!!

Thrilled for you both, Joa!

Tell him i said thank you.

Can't wait to hear (almost) all about it!

I ...he... appreciates all the support and encouraging words. He says all the time that people are so nice to him and say "thank you" at the most unexpected times.



sitting and waiting for daddy sucks.




Balloon - Wooooow. *stares forever*





These are for daddy. Must Wait. these are for daddy. Must resist.





Too symbolic not to take a pic.





Grandma showing her support. I can't tell you how many flags she took to wave everywhere.






The buses start pulling in and the crowd goes WILD!!! I was afraid they were going to attack them. This is where I got all choked up. I tried to pull the rub your belly and pat your head deal, and was having a rough time (trying to take pictures, cheer/clap, and blow my nose).





they're coming our way!!!






Soldiers finally make it to the parade grounds. The family slowly inched their way closer and closer (quite funny on our end).







Quite your talking high-ranking guy and let us greet, hug, and make up for lost times ...with our soldiers. (panting)





It was emotional for everyone. This is his dad.




Grandma can't believe he's standing in front of her.






OKAY.. get me HOME already.




Daddy meets his new puppy for the first time. Okay, so it couldn't be the first time since he's not in uniform anymore, but it was soon after.






He already found me ticklish spot!!!

Now we're off to church!!! We still have to meet up with his mom who hasn't seen him and some other folks. I'm very thrilled to have my soldier home.

I can't stop staring at him.

Aww........ so sweet.

Masterful collection of photos, too, gave me a real flavor of things.

(That dog of yours is too cute.)

Cute DOG,Soz?

C'mon. That's a pretty cute dog tag wearer, too!

Welcome home, Jo's soldier! You've been in our prayers.

Both, both! :-) (The balloon thing is awful cute tho...)

Oh, these are great.

Thanks for taking the time to come back and share these with us, Joahaeyo.

I'm so glad you've got your fella home with you.

YeaaahhH!!!
Have a great time with your husband. :-)

Glad he is home with you, thanks for the wonderful pictures.

I'm so happy for you . . . for him . . . for your families.

The picture of the father greeting his son just melts my heart. The expression on Dad's face . . . well, a picture does say a thousand words.

Lots of LOVE is shining through in every picture.

Happy homecoming to Joah and Joah's man!!!!

Hey Jo thats great! You all look so happy! That soldier better get spoiled well after all the tough work he did, and I'm sure he will be!

Great pics, Joah.

Welcome home to Joah's honey! Thanks to him for his dedication and service and to Joah for sharing their reunion.

Thanks for sharing Joa! It looks like a wonderful homecoming! Brought a tear to my eye.....

Awwwww......

<wiping eyes>

Wonderful dominion. Hold it.

Gotta go get more kleenex...

Thanks for letting us share the homecoming, Jo! We'll understand if we don't see you much for a while.

Thanks for sharing Joa! Great job on the pics... and please add my thanks to the many thanking your soldier as well!

Oh, how choked up can one get! I am so very, very happy for both you and your fiance, Joah! It was such a long wait and you both must feel quite close to heaven at this point. Live and love to your hearts content!
And many, many thank you's to your loving man for the time and devotion that he gave for us all here at home.