Created Vector Smart Object layer from Ad Illust. to PS, can't see it, why?

I am creating a postcard for mail out and I am new to the CS5 group of products.  I followed tutorial to drag an Adobe Illustrator file into Photoshop creating a vector smart object layer of my logo and saved it.  I closed the file and re-opened it thinking I would see my logo where I placed it but all I can see is the "X" box that allows you to adjust the size of the object.  Could anybody tell me the step to get the object to appear in my Photoshop file?  When I click on the vector layer it takes me back to AI so I believe they are connected the way they are supposed to be.  Thank  you in advance for the help.  If I am way off could you explain how?

I want to thank you for your responses and help. 
I inadvertently figured out what I was doing wrong while talking with a friend.  I didn't understand what layers really were and that they stacked on top of each other.  When I placed the vector smart object I left it's position under another layer which was blocking it or my logo so that even though the resize box was showing up the logo or vector smart image was under the other layer.  Once I clicked and dragged it's layer to the top of the layers the image was visable and the postcard done.  Yeah!
Thanks again.

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