My favorite day so far this year! Away for 13 months, my son-in-law is back from his second tour in Iraq.

Military duffle bags and assorted whatnots arrived first. I loved the promise that was held in the rows of bags waiting for their respective Marines!

After a surprisingly short wait at Camp Pendleton, three buses drove up and opened their doors. Hoards of elated Marines spilled out to greet friends and family.