Waiting for seven months for a little baby to see her dad can feel like an eternity, especially considering it’s over a fourth of her entire life! Adalynn’s mother, Alison Durbin, eagerly anticipated the long-awaited reunion with her husband, Senior Airman Ron Durbin, who was returning home from deployment.

When Ron’s aircraft finally touched down at South Dakota’s Rapid City Regional Airport, Alison welcomed Adalynn with a sign that read, “I’m come to collect my Dad.” Adalynn, not being able to read yet, remained blissfully unaware of the heartwarming surprise unfolding around her.

As Ron stepped off the plane, Adalynn dropped the sign and joyfully sprinted into her father’s arms, reuniting with both him and her mother. This touching and clever daddy-daughter reunion has garnered over 3 million views on Facebook, and after just a few seconds, it becomes clear why!