Eric Comes Home!

Well, the day finally arrived! On October 21st at 9:00 p.m., Eric's unit returned home from Qatar! They were greeted by many employees lining the hall with flags clapping as they walked towards us. It was great to see them!

The smiles were big ones as they began to see family and friends awaiting them there. They were so glad to be back on U.S. soil.

I had to take a back seat for a hug because my kids desperately needed to hug their daddy. Except for Cade. He was still not too sure he was ready to go to him yet.

I tried to give him a backwards hug, but Cade still wasn't ready.

Eric's uncle Russ came to welcome him home as well. I know that meant a lot to him!

Several of the officers from the unit were also there to welcome them back.

The girls even made Eric carry them down the escalator.

My parents, and my sister her husband and their 2 kids came to the airport with us.

Finally Cade decided he wanted to go to his daddy.

He got to ride the luggage cart out to the car. It was the only way he would let Eric put him down. Grandpa couldn't even carry him, which is rare!

The kids crashed the minute we got on the road.

I had hardly got to wish Eric home because I let the kids take over. Eric decided to steal a kiss on the way home while I was driving.

Cade woke up as soon as we got home. Then he wouldn't go back to sleep. Eric had to hold him and rock him, and he wouldn't let him leave his side.

All in all, we were very glad to have him back!

2 Down 3 to Go!

On the 13th of January, Eric just hit his 20 year mark with the Air Force. Because of student loan repayment issues, and needing more "points", he has enlisted until August 2012. Above is his goal at the moment.
After 20 years, he is currently a Master Sergeant. In order to achieve the rank above, he needs to pass 5 tests. Today he passed the hardest one of the 5, test #2. He is so relieved!!!!
So, in a couple more months, and three more tests (which next to this one he just took are fairly easy), he will have met his goal. Then, this summer when his senior retires, he will be the new Senior Master Sergeant!!!

Way to go honey!!!