Daddy's Home!!

We were expecting Erick on the 23rd but were disappointed to find out it wouldn't be until the 24th and his flight would arrive at 4:00pm. Erick called me early morning of the 24th and said he was getting on a standby flight that would arrive at 12:00pm. We thought it would be fun to surprise the kids. We arranged for Erick's parents to pick him up and let the kids think we had the original plan of 4 :00. The ward lined our street with flags it was quite emotional to see. When Erick arrived he knocked on the door and opened it up saying Im home. All the kids went running into his arms. It was so sweet to see. It was the best Christmas present we ever had. We have enjoyed every second he has been here. He will be leaving on the 9th of January back to Iraq until May 12, 2008.