Perfect Joy

Jebb Harris

Tears roll down the face of Shelby Ely, 6, as she hugs dad, Army Sgt. Shane Ely, who surprised her Tuesday at an assembly at Rose Drive Elementary in Yorba Linda. Ely has spent the last seven months serving in Kabul, Afghanistan and is home for a two-week leave. At right mom Lindsey Ely reaches to touch her daughter. (Caption and photo by the Orange County Register)