So he finally left- lots of PIP's

[imhischeeseburger]

Finally got around to uploading the photos I took from the day he left.

3am eating breakfast





Trying to get a last minute family photo




Waiting


More waiting


Formation (You can see the sky finally starting to come out, we were there for 4 1/2 hours.)

Waiting for the bus to leave


Saying bye

[muffin0]

[thebamker]

wonderful photos. how are you holding up?

[mypunkinpie]

she has her daddy's smile. So sweet.

[HiC]

the last photo of dd watching the bus just broke my heart! :*(

[milosh]

How are you doing? I seriously teared up looking at your pics. DH was in Afganistan 06-07, before we started dating. I seriously admire your strength.

[daisyheadmaizie]

Aw. Those are such wonderful photos. How are you and your DD doing?

[imhischeeseburger]

Floyd- I was good until they got into formation and went on the bus and then I cried. I didn't want DD to see me cry, but she kept saying she wanted to go on the bus with Dada and kept trying to go to him. That broke my heart. Other than that I am good

[lemonlyme]

You are amazing and these are beautiful pictures. I hope his trip goes quickly and safely. I seriously have tears running down my face for you-your family is beautiful.

[ralphlauren]

Beautiful pictures. They make me sad

[hubes]

Your daughter is so beautiful. Prayers for your whole family.

[softspot]

Like KC said, eff those buses. I remember that day like it was yesterday and it sucked. How's your daughter coping?

[underwaterrhymes]

You already know I think you and your daughter are gorgeous. And I really hope you don't take this the wrong way, but

HOLYSHIT your H is hot!

I'll keep you guys in my thoughts that the time passes swiftly and he stays safe.

[imhischeeseburger]

Jul 7, 2012 18:41:56 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

Eff those white busses. Formation was always the worst part of them leaving for me.

Your DD looks *just* like your H! Great pictures.

If you need to chat, just let me know.

I left out the worst part KC, we were sitting down at the parking lot on the edge of the sidewalk and the FRO was backing up into a spot and almost ran over my DD!!! There was a bunch of Marines to her left and H was sitting down with her. One of H's friends was banging on her truck while she was backing up and she kept going. H ended up pushing DD out of the way. She came out apologizing saying she didn't see her.

[Jalapeñomel]

Beautiful pictures. I grew up military, and I remember deployment days. Stay strong!

[eb777888]

Ugh!

And you guys are a gorgeous family, all three of you. omg.

[pittsmcgee]

The pictures are beautiful, though

[imhischeeseburger]

Quesera- Less than a year, can't really say exact dates, but not too long. And thank you.

EB& Underwater- Thank you, sometimes I forget that my H is actually really attractive lol. Like I see him in his underwear cutting his toe nails on the floor and I'm like

[dcannie]

you have an absolutely beautiful family.

wishing your h a quick and safe deployment.

[Deleted]

Those damned white buses, yo! The second time I watched H leave, I did pretty good. No tears, just cranked up the music and headed for the back gate. Then I passed the line of white buses and started bawling like a baby.

[revolution]

the pica are beautiful. A big thank you to all 3 of you.

[spitforspat]

Those are so touching.

[lovedan]

those are beautiful. you are tough.

[bab]

These are beautiful. I hope he is back home to you very soon

[dfl]

I don't know how you do it. Great pictures!

[jssymom14]

What a strong woman! Safe and quick return for your h!

[imoan]

I'm tearing up. And holy hell your family is gorgeous!!!

[misshark122]

your daughter is gorgeous and she has the most beautiful hair!

Many good thoughts to you and prayers for your husband's safe return.

[geeklove27]

I don't know how you do it -- you are so strong, I hope you know that. You have such a beautiful family! I hope that the time passes quickly and H returns home safe before you know it.

[Deleted]

Your family is gorgeous! You are an awesome photographer! I pray his deployment goes quickly!!