Robert and Lizzie Visit - Welcome Home

So when we knew that Robert was coming home for a visit, of course we told our neighbor friends. My friend, Gracelyn said "W e MUST do something to welcome home our hometown/neighborhood hero". As time got closer, Gracelyn and I planned quite the surprise - to have the entire neighborhood on our street put up flags or anything patriotic to welcome Robert home. I made a flier, our kids took them and left them on doors. What Robert thought was going to be a surprise that he was coming in early for his siblings, the surprise was ON HIM!

Low and behold - on the day Robert was expected to drive in the neighborhood - the flags and signs started coming out.

I bought balloons!

The Lions Club put up flags in front of our house

And on both sides of the entrance to our street (Gracelyn arranged that!)

And the neighbor's welcomed him home in style




Gracelyn also contacted KGMI Radio and they did an interview with Robert and a little news blurb. You'll have to listen to the news for a few minutes. Robert's story is at the 2:43 mark.
http://kgmi.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5299358

Our other neighbor, Nomi called the Lynden Tribune and they came out for pictures and an informational spot (which they got a few things wrong).

Gracelyn blew the horn on their motorhome to signal that he was only a few minutes away and it was time for every one to line the street!

The neighbors got to him first since they are on the curve of the cul-de-sac


HERE HE COMES!!!!

David got first hugs

Since I had already seen Robert in April

And David literally knew Robert was coming early just 10 minutes before his arrival :D


Of course, I had to get some hugs too!

Then Rob arrived


Then you know who has the next to get hugs?? Miss Lizzie Bug

Who was a bit overwhelmed by all the attention and crowds

We have the BEST neighbors to come out in the pouring rain to welcome home our son!

A few minutes later the sisters got home!


(Love how Tabitha turned off the light)



And this is the cue that Mom is done taking pictures!!!