Cooper being funny!

Cooper with funny teeth in on the way to Collin's Birthday Party!

Eric is HOME!!!

Eric and his unit returned home on Sept. 11th. They were deployed overseas for a year. Below are some pictures of the Welcome Home Ceremony and also how the kids and I decorated the house when we got home! You will notice there are no pictures of Collin. This is because he was throwing up during the ceremony. Him and his bucket stayed in the stroller the whole time. I felt so bad for him! It was very emotional! I did not think that I would cry, but the relief of him being home and getting our lives back was so overwhelming!

During this deployment, I think all of us have learned many things. We not only learned how strong we each were, we also learned how much our family can endure! We missed each other like crazy, but I think this will just make our family stronger! Don't get me wrong, some days were a real test for all of us, but we made it through!

It is so nice to finally have my family back together!!! We are more thankful for each day that we have together!!

Eric, Cooper, and I.

Collin was really sick this whole day, but he was a trooper and came with us. He just did not get out of the stroller the whole time. Him and his bucket stayed in the stroller to welcome Daddy home! I felt so bad for him!!!

Eric and I

The year is FINALLY over!!!!

Good-Bye Preschool

Tuesday night was a big night...COLLIN'S PRESCHOOL GRADUATION!!! It was such a fun night. MeMaw, Grandma & Grandpa Short, & Aunt Kelli came. It made me very sad that Eric was not there for it. But Collin was excited so it was a great time. Here are a few pictures from the night.

standing outside the school

walking in

lined up

singing

in his graduation hat with his diploma

brothers

Collin & Mommy

Collin & MeMaw

Grandma & Grandpa Short with Collin

Aunt Kelli (his Godmother) & Collin

And what would a post be without a picture of this adorable boy???