and i’m so happy…i almost can’t stand it!!
tomorrow…we’re off to disneyland for three days. together. as a family.
my friend, peta (from new zealand), took these photos for us. love you a million peta. thank you for your friendship and these most amazing memories!
and now…
I AM COMPLETE!
p.s. poor steve. he’s on US overload right now. just wait till he’s on the happiest place on earth tomorrow.
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im crying. oh my.. i am so excited for yall. i love your pictures. my husband is just gone on his cross country flight this weekend to texas and i miss him so much. i dont know how you do it.. but you are truly amazing!
YEAH!!!!
oh goodness… tear stained face.
what a happy mothers day.
your family is so beautiful..
I’m so happy for your family!
Yay! So happy for you! Have fun!
this post made me cry and smile….. and I just have to say what a perfect dress for the occasion!
i’m in TOTAL fucking tears right now, THANK YOU – happy MOTHER’S day – what a glorious gift. I love these photos and the way you all look in these; I’ve been counting down with you and appreciate you blogging the experience. Have a fantastic time in Disneyland – we went there when Craig was home for his 2 weeks’ leave during his 10-month deployment; yeah, overload is an understatement. Just understand when he passes out from jet lag on the teacup ride.
So much love to you, Schwedhelm family – this chapter has come to a very happy close. Enjoy each other.
what a wonderful day. i cried reading this and seeing these wonderful images. please tell him thank you, from the bottom of my heart for his service and your family’s sacrifice. truly this has made my day.
I normally lurk, but I can lurk no longer. Thank goodness your man is home! I am a stranger, and yet so happy for you and your family. I have been reading each day about this homecoming and am truly grateful for it, for you! Welcome home!
Happy Happy Joy Joy!
Happy Mother’s Day Deb! I am just so gosh darn thrilled for you! xoxo
Good grief. I’m sitting here, tears streaming down my face. I feel such a myriad of emotions for you and your family. It’s been such a treat to be a “fly on the wall” during this season of your life. Thanks for letting us in on your pains and frustrations, sadness and finally joy and relief and completeness. Feeling all warm and fuzzy for you guys today. Love!
I have chills! I’m thrilled… How completely exciting… Congratulations Schwedhelm family!!!
{sigh} I just love happy endings!!!!
xoxoxoxoxoxox
wonderful!!!! i’m so happy for you and your loved ones.
Ah I am crying AGAIN. A happy happy mother’s day to you. Have a wonderful, wonderful trip.
You’re family looks so beautiful and, finally, complete. Many sincere thanks goes to your husband for his service to our country and to your family for your sacrifice. Happy Mother’s Day!
Oh Deb, Being a military spouse, I know how the reunions feel! Love them. I am so glad your family is back together! On a side note—your dress ROCKS! Very, very cute! Enjoy Disney!
I admit, I am a lurker. I enjoy your blogging, your photography, your quotes, but most of all your spirit.
Thank you to your husband as well as to your family for the sacrifices you all make for our country.
I am so happy that you are reunited!
Yay!!!
So weird… I had a dream about you last night and I woke up wondering if he was back– I haven’t checked blogs in a week or more :[ but this morning, yours was the first I checked b/c I had to know!
I’m so happy for all of you!
Ohh Deb.. I am so happy for all of you… these images brought tears of happiness to my eyes.. God Bless you all.. and thank you.. all of you.. To Steve for his service to our country.. and to you and your kids for giving him up so that we can all sleep a little more peacefully each night.. so we can all live free-er ( is that a word? )Thank you..
Hugs to all…
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Hurray! Been thinking about you the last few days and am so so happy Steve’s home. Hope you have/had a wonderful time in Disneyland! Fantastic pictures.
Margot
Ok, I’m totally crying right now!!! SO happy for you all!! Can’t wait til Rick returns in July
yay! so happy to see this post and so excited for you and your family. enjoy your vacation!
those photos brought tears to my eyes!!!!!!
I just stumbled onto your blog and wanted to say…so excited for you and your wee family..so glad you are together again!!!:)
So happy for you. I just can’t even imagine what that feels like. But it must feel sooooo happy. What a gorgeous family…and you looked amazing. I’m sure Steve thought so too!
Happy, happy homecoming to Steve, you, and the kiddos. And many thanks to you and your family for sacraficing so much for our country.
YEAH!! To be complete ;o)
Oh Deb! I am sooo happy for you and your family. Thanks for the sacrifices you’ve all made for our country.
Thank you Schwedhelm family for your sacrifice! How wonderful to be together again!!!!!
I found you through Carrie Sandoval’s blog
Just want to say these pictures are beautiful and congrats on your hubby being home! From one military wife to another, reunions are the best!
Thank you.
Congratulations. Thank you Steve for your bravery, service and sacrifice for serving our great Country. And thank you to the entire Schwedhelm family for your sacrifice. Enjoy your time at Disney, what a great way to celebrate his return home. Bless you all.
What a precious time, I’m so glad it was captured! Happy reuniting!
I am so so happy for you all.
deb! oh how wonderful! (this is amy from bloom:)) I was so happy to read this!! may you and your family be blessed!
so glad he made it home to you all safely
enjoy your family time.