The Blogs…

I know everyone says a big move is a journey but moving across the Atlantic with two very young children was certainly that.  Here are the ramblings of the various highs and lows of our posting to the USA…and then back to the UK.

2018

Go Big or Go Home
The Homecoming
The Admin…oh, the admin!
The adventure begins…
Unexpected emotions
A surprisingly happy Hallowe’en
Our first Thanksgiving
Decorated christmas tree beside mantlepeice
Ho, ho, homesick…

2019

3 black rucksacks on the floor
A Year On…
tree shaped advent calendars on mantlepiece below picture of highland cow
First American Christmas…
Irn Bru and Shortbread
You can take the girl out of Scotland…
Changing Times…
Sofa cushion showing a picture of a Highland Cow face
Finding Our Village…
The Sunshine After the Rain…
Evolving Friendships…
Birthday Cake
The Birthday Blog…
Girl splashing into paddling pool
What a difference a year makes…
The Storm After the Calm…
The Emotional Rollercoaster That Never Ends…

2020

Bride and Groom with Celebrant during wedding ceremony. Bride is smiling.
Becoming a Military Spouse…
PJ Masks Valentine's cards with red heart-shaped candy lollies
Open Your Heart
Two little troopers
Dear Military Child
Pink tulips
The BIG Birthday Blog…
A woman, wearing a pink t-shirt, has a cloth mask over her nose and mouth. the mask has colourful pineapples on.
Lockdown Lament…
Royal Navy Uniform and boots
The Next Posting…
Military Life
Looking Ahead…

2021

Irn Bru and Coo
I Love Your Accent
Independent Woman vs Military Spouse – Can I Be Both?
Top 5 Places to Visit in Scotland
Say YES to a Yes Day
Saying Goodbye to the USA
Saying Hello to the UK
Thankful for Thanksgiving

2022

The weight of responsibility
A woman, wearing a pink t-shirt, has a cloth mask over her nose and mouth. the mask has colourful pineapples on.
Friendships during the pandemic
Top 5 tips for moving overseas with kids
My kids forgot Mother’s Day…and that’s OK!
Avoiding Friendship No Man’s Land
Finding work as a military spouse
When not moving isn’t the same as standing still
Falling in love with fall
4 hand painted pumpkin ornaments.
How I became a Halloween convert.
What home means to a military family
Decorated christmas tree beside mantlepeice
Where did my baby go?

2023

Why I’m not making New Year’s Resolutions
A woman faces away from the camera in the foreground. She is sitting on a beach looking towards a toddler in the far background.
Being the default parent…don’t ask me!
Valentine’s Day in the USA…Is it too much?
Why Self-Care Is Important
Finding Your Village
Keeping Your Independence During and Overseas Posting

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