Sweet Reunion | Military Homecoming | Fort Bliss, TX Photographer

Momma contacted me months in advance to ensure she was able to catch (fingers crossed) the last deployment her family has to go through ever again. She explained that they've been lucky and haven't had to endure very many deployments and three of the children have never, until this moment, had to experience "dad being gone." 

The eldest daughter was very young while he was gone on another deployment. Momma is very thankful for not having to deal with many stressful single parenting deployments and she was extremely happy to have the day finally come where she could sigh a BIG sigh of relief with him back home.

The moment momma points out dad in the sea of uniforms <3

 

Daddy's girls. I love when I photograph children being reunited with their parents because they just STARE at them in awe. It truly is the best sight to see. They've waited so long that the reunion doesn't see real. And if they take their eyes of their parent, he/she will disappear. I mean, it's magical the sparkle of awe in their eyes.

Mother-in-laws are the best too. This gramma doesn't speak much English but she was at her daughter side many days to help out in whatever way she could. I mean, the family is duo-language, but El Paso is mainly Spanish ... not German. ;) So coming to a place that isn't your native language and emerge yourself into a culture that really is TWO cultures ... American and Mexican ... She's my hero. Mommas are the best aren't they??

Welcome home Soldier!

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Home in Time | Military Homecoming | El Paso, TX Photographer

A last minute email to ask if I'd be able to photograph a homecoming in which her husband hasn't seen her growing baby belly in months ... Um, YES PLEASE! I jumped at the opportunity, especially since she and I were somewhat the same pregnancy month. ;)

These two just melted my heart. They are so sweet and in love. I cannot wait to hear how they are doing with their new baby in their new home! Their home I'm sure will be full of love and joy. And that baby will be their all.

I mean, come on! *sigh* So adorable!

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Sweet Return | Military Homecoming | Fort Bliss, TX Photographer

Can  I just take a second to say this family was absolutely the sweetest. It's so funny how fast you become friends with homecoming clients. Homecomings are so emotionally charged, even if you've met the client/photographer face-to-face, we communicate so much prior to the actual date (with multiple changes to day and time ALWAYS), that we practically have known each other for YEARS when we finally meet in person! LOL

Even the Soldier's mom and dad made it out from NC to visit AND welcome him home! <3

This little man was such a trooper. With time changes throughout the day, he was ready for daddy's return (even if he wasn't exactly sure why momma kept applying makeup and lipstick). ;)

When his plane landed his Dad said, "Can you believe it? He's finally home." He was so excited and proud and filled with overwhelming joy.

When the guys finally started coming off the plane, the crowd was hushed trying to find their soldier in the line of camouflage.

 Then Dad saw him and waved. He turned around and exclaimed, "I can't believe I just spotted him!" High fives galore ...

 And then the emotions came. Her love and their baby was home safe and sound.

Little man was getting hangry outside, but once mom and him came inside to feed ... he was all smiles and ready to see daddy!!

 Then they were finally announced and marched in. The crowd went crazy

He is finally home! <3

 Little man was sooo happy! (as well as wife, mom, and dad!) Welcome home Soldier!

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The Last Deployment | Military Homecoming | El Paso, TX Photographer

 It's taken me a while to blog this military homecoming due to personal and other busy work, BUT this homecoming was definitely one for the books! This was a family with older children, normally my families have younger children. But what I loved about this one is that older son and his wife flew out to welcome home dad from his final deployment. Oh, and also? Dad is retiring soon too! So this was definitely a homecoming to remember!

 Mom was so excited that she could watch Dad's flight approach El Paso. I had never witnessed this before and I thought it was soon cool!

 

 When his flight landed and approached the gate, all hearts were a flutter and eyes began to water.

They kept watching the escalator, hoping they'd see boots coming down.

 Then there he was!!

 Hugs, kisses, and more hugs. What a wonderful homecoming!

 Welcome home and good luck in whatever your future awaits! Thank you for choosing me to photograph this awesome moment in y'alls lives!

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