I've been flat out up to Brisy and back, with a few events in Sydney and lots of dead lines. 5 weeks until my hubby is back from deployment in the middle east (he's been gone 5.5 months now). In the ...
Father & Son bond through Play on Mid-Deployment Reunion
After 3.5 months apart due to an army deployment, my son Finn (21 months old) was going to be with his Dad again. Our mid-deployment family reunion was highly anticipated and I wanted to make it ...
What Defence Wives Want You to Understand
I don't often write or speak much about what it's like to be an army wife. This is for two reasons. Firstly, I'm usually a little afraid that if I talk about what it's really like when things are ...
5 tips to Keep Parents Sane During a Long Car Trip with a Baby
Since Finn was born 5 months ago, we’ve done a fair few long car trips. Canberra to Melbourne, Canberra to Sydney, Canberra to Port Macquarie. I’ve learnt a few things that should help you new parents ...
10 Reasons to live in Queensland
I've had 4 lovely years in Brisbane come January (can you believe it?! It has gone so fast!) and it's now time to follow the army's orders and move on. We're heading to Canberra at the end of the ...
A RELATIVE’S ANZAC’S STORY – ANZAC DAY 2015
A week ending with many blessings & Australian Natives
Three of my favourite smiles descended down the stairs to the kitchen for breakfast today. My Mum, Chrisy from House of Mrs Wong and Tony from Huddle and Co. They've all come to visit. Mum's here for ...
Up the Blues NSW – State of Origin
So I've never watched a full game of football until last night's State of Origin, but my goodness, I now understand why Reis gets so nervous in games! It was intense. I was on the edge of my seat ...
The story of our puppy, Jed.
You might remember meeting our puppy, Jed in my early posts like these here and here. Jed is the most loving , beautiful, friendly dog. But he is also the biggest handful. He's overly active and ...
Army Wife Life: Memoirs of a waiting heart
This year has tested the hypothesis that being an army wife is tough. The warnings have proven true. It is no easy feat. Reis was deployed for 122 days and arrived home 3 weeks ago. Two months into ...
