On the road again..

After leaving Missouri, we headed down to Louisiana to say goodbye to my mom, Mick's grandfather and some of my best friends.

We took about an hour out of our trip and stopped in Hot Springs, Arkansas. We have driven past this place a few times but never stopped.

These geese would come right up to you.

I have no idea, why Brody is so silly and where he comes up with things. In this picture he posed and wanted me to take his picture.

Saying Goodbye.

 

Saying to goodbye to family and friends is the hardest part of military life. We rented a car and drove to Missouri to say goodbye to my Mick's mom, and sister.

 

 

 

Grandma has some beautiful flowers. This was the largest Amaryllis I had ever seen. The flower was larger that my hand.  

 

Louie walking back after chasing some squirrels

 

 

Here's a photo of the Hostas that I gave her last year.

 

My mother in law has 8 acres.. lots of room to stretch out.

We took a ride out to a river.. 

 

 

 

 

Brody realized the water was cold and it takes some getting used to.

 

 

The water is so clear and clean

 

 

 

Mick caught some small fish and I caught a tree..

 

 

If I come back in August this Crawfish might be big enough to cook. Ha!

Someone's watching out for us...

 Everything has been working out for us, lately. Our house was on the market for about 22 days and we had an offer that we could live with. I really loved our house and miss it already. 

Everything has been going so smoothly,  we also sold our truck just in time and got we wanted for it. Both cars have been shipped and we going on a two week trip to Missouri, and Louisiana. 

Sydney had her Junior prom. She asked me not to post any pictures but I don't think one will hurt.

 We took a quick day trip to Wilmington and the aquarium. It's going to be a while before we're near a warm beach again.

I had to drop my car off in Baltimore, so we spent a night in DC and walked around King St. 

And Sydney 's last week of school, she received an award for highest PSAT sore in her school.

We're Moving

We have been stationed in North Carolina for 9 years and last October we got new orders. I could hardly believe it. My son has been here his whole life and Sydney has pretty much grown up here. I will miss you North Carolina, your beautiful beaches, mountains, and bar b que.

We hadn't told many people  because there are a few things that had to be approved. But now I can announce to everyone that we are moving. I am literally sitting in my living room surrounded by stuff, waiting for the movers to arrive and pack us up.

So below are a few hints of where we are going.








Okay well they aren't exactly hints. We are moving to ENGLAND, the UK. We'll be eating in pubs, eating fish and chips, and having tea with the queen.

We are super excited! And I have already made my bucket list. This big change happens next month.

I have to say I give all thanks to God. Everything that needed to happen to make this a smooth move has happened, and I could not be more grateful.

Louisiana

Here area few more photos of our trip home. I wish I had taken photos of the food I ate. I must have eaten shrimp 4 times, alligator, and my friends Pam and Tommy cooked crawfish for us.

Nothing compares to the food in Louisiana or my Cajun friends.

 The kids with there aunt Sara.

This is where we ate for lunch. One of my favorite restaurants. 

River Walk

I wish they would sell these signs that are all over the river walk.

Sydney got a bead!

Just random middle of the day, you might see the Magic Man!

 Time to go. Mick's holding my the sign I bought from a street artist. You'll have to wait to see it in my house.