One of my good friend's husband was deployed for the past year. When the date was finally set for him to come home, we made some big plans. Another friend and I snuck in while they were down at the airport and put our creative juices to work. We wanted to show our support and love for their family and I think we nailed it!
We started by decorating the outside, all while grey clouds began to inch their way closer and closer. We used a ton of yellow ribbon and had some of the girls from church make signs. I know my you can't read them but my personal favorite (maybe because I made it... just maybe...) is the one that reads "Are you free next Saturday?". We LOVE some How I Met Your Mother!
Inside we decorated with balloons and flag banners. My friend also had the brilliant idea of heart attacking their house. We had everyone at church write a note to Tyler and the family. Even the little kids. We got some pretty cute notes from the little ones.
We also left dinner, flowers, and decorated their bedroom. I totally forgot to take a picture of that! Picture sparkling cider, champagne glasses, candy all over the bed, balloons, and some fun decorations.
It really was so fun surprising their family! We are so thankful for them and especially everything they have sacrificed this past year.
