Advanced Party Arrived!!!

Today the advanced party arrived to post. They come in about 2 weeks before the guys start arriving to get things prepared and ready for the first wave of soldiers. Above is a group of spouses from our company meeting Ludwig who came home! We were all so excited to see him. There were actually 2 other soldiers with him but they went off and we didn't know who they were. All three are single soldiers so we wanted to make sure they had a warm welcome. I was all choked up and a few of us were ready to start crying. It's just so surreal knowing that he'll be home in 4 weeks. Not sure what to expect, but we've all decided to be there to support each other at their arrivals.
The 2 buses arrived safe and sound from the Air Force Base in Aviano.
Then they get into formation. Now this is a small group compared to those groups that will be coming in the next 2 weeks.

Now in case you're wondering, Michael was not part of this group. He's not expected for probably another 4 weeks'ish. I just wanted to share this with all of you just in case I don't take pictures the day Michael arrives....I may be too nervous for that.

Until next time....