It's Independence Day and Finally...

Cody came home safe today!!!

Thanks for all the support and prayers during Cody's deployment to the

United Arab Emirates and the last crazy week with him trying to get home.

So much has been on my mind these last few days, right now I am mostly

filled with gratitude to live in this beautiful and blessed country and I am

proud and honored that my husband serves in our Air Force

protecting all that we hold dear.

It was really sweet, quite a few people stopped him in the airport to give him a hug and thank him for his service or just shake his hand. Also as we were walking out of the airport many people turned to him and said "welcome home". That made me feel proud too but I think Cody was a little embarrassed. :)

My heart is full today with gratitude for all the Lord has blessed our little family with. I am sure my blessings are far greater than I could ever earn and that is truly humbling.

We are a very patriotic family, we always have been (I cried like a baby during Primary yesterday as we sang the Star Spangled Banner), and with this wonderful holiday, the birthday of our great nation, I am touched that so many feel as I do, that so many honor and respect our nation and it's history and feel great hope for a wonderful future ahead.

Happy Birthday America, and Welcome Home Cody!

(Guess what! Cody was able to lose 25 lbs! He developed quite the passion for running while he was gone. I took some pictures of our family at the airport but my camera battery died. I'll try to post them soon.)