Welcome Home Matt!!

Sunday night was fantastic. My boyfriends brother, Matt, finally returned from Afghanistan after 6 1/2 long months. Matt was our team's Round 25 and 26 recipient. The time changed a couple of times through out the day but once we got the final time, the excitement really set in.

Matt's son, Tyler, and cousin Amy decided to make Matt a "Welcome Home" sign. They were having a little trouble with the bubble letters so my inner-Martha came out and I drew the bubble letters for them. Tyler is 11 and Amy is around 10. So, because they clearly know everything at that age they instructed me on how to do the letters.

Amy: We want a red and blue pattern
Me: So every other letter?
Tyler: Yeah yeah and it has to say 'Welcome Home Sergeant Moon'. That's 'S' 'G'...
Me: haha yes I know what the abreviation is
Tyler: ok but it has to say Sgt Moon, not Matt

 After they were done decorating the sign, they had everyone in the family sign it.

Matt arrived at MCAS Miramar around 9:30pm. Their plane was greeted by a large group of cheering family and friends. Matt's son, Tyler, was beside himself excited. He kept saying to his cousin Amy, "Is that the plane? No! I bet it's that one!" It was cute. It was a very exciting and unforgettable night. We are so thankful he made it home safely. Thank You, Baking GALS, for your support, prayers, baked good, dedication and love. Here are a few more pictures from the evening:

Here's the whole group!

Me and my love

Matt's mom. Think she is excited?

Matt seeing his son for the first time!

The ginormous plane