For the Paquette family, family isn't just important—it defines them. This touching series captures Lance Paquette's inventive approach to delight his five kids upon returning from a four-month deployment. Together with his wife, Maria, he first surprises two of their children at home before meeting the remaining three outside their school. Each heartfelt reaction underscores how deeply they missed him during his absence. 'We are a family of seven,' Maria told WooGlobe. 'My husband came back from deployment in late February 2023 and thrilled the kids. We then made our way home from school together.'