On Wednesday, Luke left for Norway. We got some updated family photos before he left by the amazing Lisa from L.M Broderick Photography. Even now, writing those words feels surreal. For years, Norway was our dream. It was something we talked about endlessly, planned for, researched and imagined. It was the adventure we hoped for but never quite believed would actually happen. In many ways, I think we assumed it would remain just that, a dream. Something we would talk about on

One of the questions I've been asked most often lately is whether I'm sad about selling our house. It's a fair question. After all, we've lived here for almost nine years. This is the house where we raised our boys, celebrated birthdays and Christmases, and created countless memories as a family. It's also the house where I cared for Mum during her final months. If walls could talk, these ones would certainly have a story to tell. So people are often surprised when I tell

Natey and I have something in common. We both like certainty. We like plans. We like answers. We like knowing what comes next (In reality, I think most of us like these things). Natey and I (Europe 2022) Unfortunately, life doesn't always cooperate. Especially when you're preparing to move your family to the other side of the world. Over the last few months, I've noticed that as Norway becomes more real, so do the emotions that come with it. The excitement is still there.