Christmas Eve

 

On Christmas Eve, we held an Open House for family and friends. Getting the table set up before people arrive.

   

 

 

 

The Shrimp Remoulade Amuse~Bouche was a hit.

 

At the end of the night, when there were just a few family and friends left, David had a special surprise for Liz.

 

There was a smaller box inside this box

David bought this a month ago in DC, somehow hid it from Liz, smuggled it on the airplane in his backpack (with a few intense moments going through airport security)

All Liz could say was “Oh MY GOD!”

Shedding a few tears

A BIG Platinum  Princess cut diamond  ring

She was so shocked!

She couldn’t believe David hid it from her all this time

Passing the ring around for all to see

Liz still in shock

It was a wonderful Christmas Eve!

THE WELCOME HOME on Monday

The time has flown by since Liz & David landed last Monday. We have been so busy and this is my first chance to get on my laptop.

It was all amazing…at least 100 people at the airport…..

Liz shedding a tear or two while David and his Mom hug

Local television crew and newspaper reporters

Liz’s Grandmother & David

The Patriot Guard Riders blessing

Think this is one of David’s teachers from his high school

David and his Granny and his sister Jamie

We had Gulfport police escort and the Patriot Guard Riders

Then we got to Diamondhead where there were at least a different 100 people lining the streets, waving flags, and cheering

Sea Coast Echo article

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Staff Sgt. David Flowers waves to crowd as his vehicle enters the Diamondhead community Monday.

Banner at my home

The lunch following …

Checking out David’s leg and Halo Fixator. Uncle George flew in from California to be here for the homecoming through Christmas.

These Patriot Guard Riders were so wonderful! There were 12 bikes and 3 trucks carrying an additional 6 Riders.

Some of them drove all the way from New Orleans early that morning in cold, foggy weather

These are some of the greatest guys ever, all survivors and heroes of the Vietnam War. All of them gave us their cards, and said if we ever need anything, they would be there for us!

Granny and one of the 2 LADY Patriot Guard Riders

Bikes parked outside my home

and down the street.

This played on the local news, I hope the link still works. It was such a wonderful homecoming!

http://www.wlox.com/global/story.asp?s=11713203#

Home for Christmas

One more day till Liz and David fly home. That is, if the snow goes away in DC and Reagan National opens back up!

We are so excited and have a big group of family & friends ready to greet them Monday at the airport. The local Patriot Guard Riders will be there to officially welcome David home and escort us all safely to our house. We are having a lunch for everyone here immediately upon our arrival home.

This article came out yesterday in our local newspaper:
Injured soldier will return home - Local - SunHerald.com

TASTES OF CHICAGO

Someone really likes me!

 

This just arrived….

 

We’ve been there once,  Lou Malnati’s, years ago…

Authentic Chicago Deep Dish….

 

From my sister-in-law & family that live in Chicago! As I am meal planning for the next 3 weeks, this is such a blessing! I just ordered 2 more to go in freezer with these 2. I’ll fix a yummy salad to  and family will have a great, easy meal one night!

 

 

Thank you our Chicago family!!!!