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Planning a "see you soon" party, any suggestions?
Hi Ladies, I am planning a "See You Soon" party for my husband as he gets ready for his 3rd deployment this late summer. He is only allotted block leave for 6 days this time around, so he wanted to have a BBQ so he can see all his friends/family at one time. The question I have is I would like to make a sign from buildasign, but am having trouble wording it. I was thinking Good luck and Godspeed (DH name), here's to a safe and quick return! Do you think that sounds good? I didn't want something that would set a depressing tone, and yet not cheesy either. TIA ladies for your input, and if you have any other suggestions I would appreciate it! Have a great weekend!
Re: Planning a "see you soon" party, any suggestions?
Maybe something positive like "We love you, XXXX! We're behind you 100%!"
My DH would get pissed if I put something in there about a quick return. Something to do with him not being able to make time pass faster so don't mention it. Just a thought.
I personally would do something cheesy, like "Have a good trip! See you next Fall!" bc he was airborne... Maybe something that rhymes, to keep it light? Or a reference to kids, favorite pet, hobby? "Don't worry, we'll yell at the ref for you!" or something.
Sorry, but if that is how his family and friends are, I don't buy for a second that they will leave you alone the rest of the week.
I love this idea!
kdodge His family can be a little overbearing I admit, but my DH has firmly established the boundaries when it comes to pre and post deployment gatherings (thank the Lord). And the last 2 deployments they have listened to what he wanted. I love that idea Sgt M! I will let people know if they want to do that, they are more than welcome to. I decided I won't do a banner after all, but just write him an extra sweet note and have him read it after the send off. Thank you for the suggestions ladies!
I love this idea. I am putting together pics and scanning them (ones that are not digtal) and using shutterfly or one of those to create a "story book" I think that is what they call it. It basically looks like a small coffee table book for him to take.
I love the banner/picture idea. When DH went on his first deployment, I emailed everyone privately (friends and family on both sides) and asked them to send me pictures of themselves with the hubs, and add a little message for him. Then I printed them all out and put them together in a big scrapbook. He loved it, and he took it with him on both of his previous deployments and still has it to this day.
I suck at banner wording, but I think I would keep it light and funny (if that is his personality). I'd probably go with something like, "Hope you enjoy not having to take the trash out for seven months!" or something silly like that.