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See you later UK

December 31, 2019
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Well team, the time has finally come.

After three years of living in the UK, I will officially be moving back to Los Angeles, TOMORROW!

The past few weeks have been insane, as evident by my sporadic blogging.

It is hard to sit down and put words to paper, or in this case a computer screen.There was so much hanging in the balance, and sometimes when there is so much happening it is just easier to be silent.

We have changed our flights three times, over the course of three weeks.

Virgin Airlines actually asked yesterday, if “we were sure we wanted to book these flights.”

We are pretty much all packed up, with our entire lives fitting into four suitcases. I guess on some level, we always knew our time living in the UK was temporary.

I will miss the NHS (that is not a political statement) I will miss the amazing architecture, the beautiful countryside, the pubs, and living amongst history.

Mostly I will miss the amazing friends I made while I was here.

In my short time here I have gotten to “be a part of” some pretty amazing British moments:

  • The Royal Wedding,
  • The Royal Pregnancy,
  • The Queens Diamond Jubilee,
  • The Olympics and the torch passing right outside our flat,
  • the longest/coldest winter (not so amazing)
  • and the first Brit in 77 years winning Wimbledon.

I have fought against the UK for a long time, probably because I never really wanted to become attached to this country.

But in the end I think it stole a little piece of my heart, with the help of a very tall irishman.

Our children will have dual citizenship, and when people in America ask them their nationality, they really will be able to say they are half northern irish, and that is something I am very proud to give them.

Lastly, I feel like I need to thank all of you… for coming on this journey with me, for supporting me with your comments and e mails.

For hanging in there with me when things got awkward, or dramatic, or just a little nutty.

I really believe that if I didn’t have all you, along with our friends and family back home cheering us on, that things could have been much harder.

Thank you for reminding me to enjoy every moment, for your words of encouragement, your humor, and for reading.

Thank you

See you guys across the pond 🙂

December 31, 2019
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  1. Laurel Hammond
    January 1, 2020 @ 3:30 am
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    I just started reading your story- and what a story it is! I can’t wait to catch up through old posts. Best of luck with your move tomorrow!~

  2. holtkamp
    January 1, 2020 @ 9:55 pm
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    so exciting! and kinda sad! safe travels and get ready for all the real mexican food CA has to offer 🙂

  3. Holly Copeland
    January 1, 2020 @ 11:25 pm
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    I’ve loved following along on your journey! I think it’s so cool that your future kids will have dual citizenship. What an awesome characteristic to give to them! You and Stephen are pretty awesome and I can’t wait to see what life brings for the two of your back in the USA. So many congrats to you both!

  4. Caroline
    January 2, 2020 @ 4:14 am
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    AHHHHH!!! It’s happening! Safe travels to you too, and welcome back to heat/sunshine more days than not 🙂

  5. Alex
    January 2, 2020 @ 5:57 am
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    Wheeeeeeee!!!!!! SAFE TRAVELS YOU TWO!! So happy you’ll be back on US soil so SOON!

  6. Aspiring Kennedy
    January 2, 2020 @ 6:44 am
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    Love you guys…. and, I forgive you for leaving me. Viola’s not there yet, but I’m sure in time she’ll come around.

  7. Michelle @ Ten June
    January 2, 2020 @ 7:38 am
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    Ah! Congratulations! I’m so excited it’s finally happening for y’all : ) Safe travels xo

  8. Sarah Burton
    January 2, 2020 @ 3:18 pm
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    Ahh I’m so excited for y’all! Got a little teary-eyed while reading this. So happy that you will be back in America so soon. Praying for a safe flight and easy travels!

  9. kelsey
    January 2, 2020 @ 5:52 pm
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    Aww I got teary eyed reading this!! I am very excited for you and S to be back here in the USA!! Safe travels 🙂

  10. Lisa
    January 3, 2020 @ 1:31 am
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    I have loved being part of this phase in your life and I look forward to the next…not in a scary stalker kinda way or anything!!!

    As you pack up your life in the UK there is a new and exciting and probably a little scary one waiting for you and Stephen in the US and I am pretty sure its gonna make for some interesting blog posts.

    So as you move forward remember this little quote from the movie Hope Floats: “Beginnings are usually scary, endings are usually sad, but it’s what’s in the middle that counts. So when you find yourself at the beginning, just give hope a chance to float up. And it will.”

  11. k8te
    January 3, 2020 @ 3:58 am
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    so happy for you! congrats!! can’t wait to follow along on your newlywed life in LA! 🙂

  12. NZ
    January 3, 2020 @ 5:30 am
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    LA friendship what up!

  13. Fran
    January 3, 2020 @ 9:38 am
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    I’m so excited for you! I know the feeling all too well, of looking at 4 suitcases that contain your whole life. I can’t wait to see you two build your life in the US <3

  14. Emily Hornburg
    January 3, 2020 @ 12:35 pm
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    Ahhhh! So exciting and sad and scary at the same time. Safe travels back to the USA!

  15. Shalyn Nelson
    January 3, 2020 @ 1:33 pm
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    So happy for you guys to come HOME! Praying for a safe, fun, and smooth trip! Please visit us in ATX soon! XOXOXO!

  16. Ashlee
    January 3, 2020 @ 7:37 pm
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    Oh My Goodness!! How Exciting for both of you. I know it will be sad but you can always go back to visit and take vacations there and I’m sure you’ll re-find your favorite thing about LA when you get back, and then some more favorite things with S by your side.

    Safe Travels.

    -Ashlee Michelle

  17. AshleyB
    January 3, 2020 @ 11:25 pm
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    So excited for you!!!!

  18. Pamela
    January 4, 2020 @ 1:12 am
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    Awww! Congratulations!! Be safe traveling!

  19. Natasha
    January 4, 2020 @ 5:27 am
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    Man oh man. That last comment? Cherry on top. So now that you’re going to be so close to San Diego and all…. blate?

  20. Stephanie
    January 4, 2020 @ 10:00 am
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    Congrats! I’m so excited for you guys and happy to see that things are all working out perfectly for you. You two have definitely had your fair share of challenges along the way and you deserve some good news and happiness. And some sunshine & warm weather. 😉

  21. Danielle E. Alvarez
    January 5, 2020 @ 1:48 am
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    Bon voyage, beautiful! What a touching farewell post. (We missed each other over the Atlantic by 48 hours!)

  22. annton beate Schmidt
    January 5, 2020 @ 4:02 am
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    yesss! I am actually getting a bit co-excited, if you don’t mind. enjoy the next days and scream loud, when you’re reentering american soil. you guys deserve to dance. aaaand, once you’ll have a proper mailing adress, there is a little promise I’ve to keep. so, if you like, there will be something artish on the way to you.

  23. Emma
    January 5, 2020 @ 5:57 am
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    That’s absolutely wonderful news! Monsterous high-fives on getting through the immigration process unscathed! Safe travels and I can’t wait to here what you two are up to on this side of the pond x

  24. michelle
    January 5, 2020 @ 3:15 pm
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    YAY!!! so excited! let me know when you head down to san diego, i still owe you burgers or mexican. have a safe trip!

  25. miho
    January 5, 2020 @ 6:48 pm
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    oh, i am getting teary-eyed reading this. i started reading you when you had just introduced Stephen (i hid for a long time…) and I can only imagine that there were a lot of challenges you overcame before and after that time. the whole of the UK will miss you, but we will instead get regular “conversation” installments of all the funny things S will say in california, right?! safe travels and a HUGE congratulations xx

  26. The Yuppie Files
    January 5, 2020 @ 11:14 pm
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    Good luck!!! I hope the move goes smoothly & can’t wait to read about your new adventures in the states!

  27. Britni
    January 6, 2020 @ 2:38 am
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    Yay! This is so excellent! I hope you two have a safe journey and enjoy ALL the wonderful things coming your way!

  28. Bailey L.
    January 6, 2020 @ 8:31 am
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    So exciting!! Have a safe trip 🙂

  29. nishaantishu
    January 6, 2020 @ 12:21 pm
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    Good luck! I’m so excited for you that you are finally moving back home 🙂

  30. From Foothills to Fog
    January 6, 2020 @ 3:58 pm
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    This is so exciting! I’m so happy for you both! Have a safe trip home 🙂 You’ll have to make your way up to SF at some point!

  31. kelsie fennell
    January 6, 2020 @ 5:38 pm
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    I just got goosebumps. I am so happy and proud and excited for you and Stephen. I know this chapter of your lives will be just as wonderful as the first. Safe travels!

  32. Liz/happymommy
    January 6, 2020 @ 6:51 pm
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    Oh, I am so overjoyed for you and S….SO very exciting! I have enjoyed following your journey and getting to know you through this blog of yours and can’t wait to follow your journey as you continue your Beautiful life togetrher in LA! You two are truly blessed and have been on quite the journey together and I am almost in tears because I am so very, very happy for you! Safe travels to you both and heres to enjoying every moment whether it be big or snall! Hugs to you!!! 🙂 LOVE the last line “See you guys across the pond”….Perfection!!!

  33. Erica
    January 6, 2020 @ 9:14 pm
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    yay! Good luck finishing up the packing! I’m about to move soon, too… kind of putting off not packing, but things like apt & job hunting. So much so that I just booked a trip to Europe shortly after the move. oops.

  34. Amanda
    January 6, 2020 @ 9:30 pm
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    Congratulations!! I am going to miss the beautiful pictures that you post from all of your adventures over there.

  35. choose to be happy blog
    January 6, 2020 @ 9:51 pm
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    ahh dying! goosebumps!! we cant wait to have yall back across the pond!! xooxox

  36. Karm
    January 7, 2020 @ 8:55 am
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    I am excited and sad. I don’t even know why. haha
    You both have a safe flight and travels!!

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