Homecoming!

This picture was taken just an hour after Owen returned home. (Yes, he has a beard - but he shaved it Saturday night).

We decided to surprise the kids about Owen's actual return. I told the kids he was coming home on Saturday when really he arrived Friday morning.

Friday, I sent the girls off to school and loaded the twins in the car telling them we were going "to a doctor's appointment." You can imagine the confusion when minutes later I announced that there was no doctor appointment and instead we were going to get Dad at the airport.

"Right now?"
"Yes."
"You mean, RIGHT NOW?" (T-man and Meya screaming with elation!)
"Yes."
Joyful Mayhem!

After getting Owen at the airport and lots of hugs and kisses, we drove to the girls' school. I had talked to the office staff the day before to let them know my plan. They were ready for us. They called each girl out of her class to come to the office one at a time. Leasie was all smiles. Madi was a bit emotional.

Lots more hugs and kisses.

It was a wonderful moment for our family. We are so happy to be together again.