Sunday, July 17, 2011

Welcome Home Michael!

As I mentioned in the previous post, Michael returned home from Afghanistan! Our small group went to the Colorado Springs airport to welcome him home. Nathan and I made some posters for the event. (Actually, Nathan kept trying to put the stars in his mouth and I kept trying to redirect his attention so I could make them!)
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Matt picked up the 4th of July garland at Wal-Mart after the holiday and I made leis and bracelets with them :) Nathan was intrigued by them and kept trying to get them!

At the airport waiting...
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Michael's plane was delayed.

Dale looking cute with a sign to greet her man!
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Good time for us all to catch up with Dale!
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Ready with our signs.
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Trying to convince Dale to let us hide her when Michael arrives and then have her run through our "tunnel" to jump into his arms!
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She didn't go for it. :)
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Still ready...
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Michael's Commander's wife took a picture so we could all be in it.
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Getting excited! (and nervous)
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Nathan in his Air Force gear
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Here he comes!!!
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Welcome home, Captain Michael Talley!!!
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Yayyy!
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He spots his bride.
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Together at last!
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No more deployments!

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Michael meeting Nathan.
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And Jamin.
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Cute couple. So glad they get to get on with their life together!
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Ever wonder how much stuff you need for a year overseas? This is it!
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Michael and his Commander
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Goodbyes...
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It was good to see him.
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Good luck, Michael & Dale!

2 comments:

Deb said...

So fun that you were able to be there for the homecoming, but sad that they will be moving away from all of you!

Anonymous said...

What a happy reunion. Had he seen Nathan and Jamin before? Glad you captured it in pictures for them. G.J.