Quick Update...

Will made it home safe and sound. It was a fun, anxiety-filled afternoon and evening as we waited for them to finally arrive. There were news crews and a huge group from a local middle school to welcome them home. Oh, and lots and lots of cheering family and friends ready to have loved ones back.

Home!

In front of the plane they came in on, the Patriot Express, a charter that carries troops around the world (and most importantly, carries them home!).

This little guy had all of them sign his poster that read, "I enjoyed my freedom today. Thank you." He and his dad came just because they heard troops were getting home. They didn't know anyone there and they weren't affiliated with the school group.

Just to prove the mustache came off! :) Oh, and to show off the Ireland sweatshirt Will picked up for me when they stopped in Shannon, Ireland on their way home.

There will be more pictures to come of our time in Seattle with Alicia and Chris. I'm just sneaking in a blog post while Will is up at base taking care of the few things he needs to do before getting two weeks off!