Five down, ONE TO GO!!!

The "Transfer of Authority Ceremony" was completed two days ago, making it official that our Lancers' work is finished in Afghanistan!!!  Emmy and I have had the great honor of welcoming home the past five flights of Lancers over the last few weeks!  We have just one flight left on the schedule, and it will be the very best one, because it will bring my Nick home to us!!!  Barring any delays, it appears that Thursday is the day!!!  Here are some of my favorite pictures from the last five homecomings...

 This moment gives me goosebumps every time I see it...

 Rease & Dave: Our very first reunion!  He later surprised their kiddos at home!

Christian missed her Daddy almost as much as Mommy did. 

 Trina peaks around to see her cheering section!

 That's one happy little Sam!

 Amy & Scott: First deployment...CHECK!!

 Trina is our only mommy in the company...Leaving your babies for war takes a different kind of strong.

I am actively peer pressuring Jason to propose to Alicia.  She's a keeper.

 Drew first lays eyes on Connor, 4.

 The little kids reunions are my favorite!!

 Connor's had a busy year taking care of Mommy and his twin little sisters, Molly and Kate, 2.

 There's a whole lot of love to go around!

A big Brackman embrace.

My very favorite picture, our First Sargent and his 15 year old son.  This picture says everything.