I would get all dolled up. I did when my husband came home from korea. But this time when he comes home for r & r i will be 9 months prego and getting ready to deliver :D

Wear what you want. If you want to get all dolled up, do so. If you need to be comfortable, wear comfortable clothing.
I have worn nice outfits to pick hubby up, and I have worn comfortable outfits.
Hurrah for you to be looking forward to this time! Enjoy the reunion!

Thanks ladies :) I love to get dolled up.... I was thinking the dress route...but was curious.

Great idea! Picking out just the right thing to wear is part of the excitement, and it will help pass the time while you're counting the days.

Have Fun! I hope it all goes well for you!

I vote dolled up! I always like to wear a cute little sun dress or something!

I got all dressed up when my hubby came home for R&R....and I was a little more casual when he came home from deployment. I think that it is fun to put effort into it...they sure do appreciate it! Plus it is such an exciting time....go all out if you want!!

Absolutely doll it up girl!!!

:) I found my dress!! :) And a new pair of cowboy boots to wear with it :)

the problem with dresses is you cant really jump into his arms without flashing the world. maybe wear shorts under the dress or swimsuit bottoms.

He's not coming back here on leave...he is visiting Germany :(

His family and friends put a lot of pressure on him about visiting everyone. I am on the east coast, his friends in Cali, and his mom down south. He decided that he couldnt get all the way here, travel all over, and would feel badly if he didnt get to see everyone.

Im really sad about this, but completely understand and accept it... Looks like I have 6 more months to go...

awww what a letdown!
I hope you get to go and do something really nice for yourself then :)

Girl let me tell you something, every R&R and redeplyment (there has been a lot) I go all out, cute dress, got a manicure and pedicure, got my hair colored the week before, etc AND would you believe my husband never even notices! The only thing your hubby will care about is looking into your eyes, hugging you and kissing you. I am being honest. I wouldnt say go in jeans and a t shirt to greet him, but you dont have to go all crazy. I see these wive @ the welcome home ceremonie in full on makeup like they are getting married and they dont even look like themselves. Just be yourself b/c remember thats who the FELL in LOVE with!
Good luck and be sure to enjoy every second of r&r, b/c I have experienced it being harder for me emotionally when he leaves from r&r then when he actually deployed.

Girl get on a plane and go to Germany then :) Why not, what do you have to loose?

I went in spandex and a sweatshirt to pick up my husband but i was 39 weeks pregnant when he came home on r&r.