Swinging Door

Today was another one of hellos and good-byes. We started off by taking my mom to the airport and saying we'll see you soon. Then it was a very LONG day awaiting the return of Ben. He has been gone for a month now at a school for the Navy Reserves. We have all had our good days and bad days handling the time apart. It is the longest Ben has been away from home since he left the Navy, and really since he left sea duty almost 3 1/2 years ago. Today they all were so ready for him to come home. Finally, just after 7pm, we heard his car pull up the driveway. Jocie and Molly didn't even let him get in the front door before attacking him, and I think the girls would have velcro-ed themselves to their Daddy if it was at all possible. It is good to have him home - we've missed him and can't wait to catch up and get back to life with him under the same roof.

To pass some of the time this afternoon, the girls decorated a welcome home sign for Ben

the finished product, hung up for Daddy to see when he walked in the door