About two weeks ago, Dave got a call from an old Air Force buddy who gave him an out of the blue job offer. It's an amazing opportunity that we would be crazy to turn down! He was offered a position doing what he used to do in the Air Force (and loved) and I couldn't be happier for him. So, we're moving...again...
...to Alaska!!!
Now before you all ask, yes Dave is a musician, and will continue to play. Since he is a fully independent artist, we are the ones who fund every piece of the music. He was signed to two record labels before and was offered a few more opportunities to sign after South by Southwest in Austin last year, but it's just not how we want to proceed with his music. We love having the creative freedom and sole ownership of his songs. This will be great for the music as we'll finally have the funds to record album number two!
As for me, this will take a lot of financial pressure off of me and my photography business (although I have BIG plans for my little biz)! And just look at the gorgeous picture above, I can't wait to see what kind of pretty shots I can capture in Alaska! I'm so excited to finally be able to visit family and friends and just have a little bit more freedom than we ever have since we've been married.
That all said, YES, we are super nervous, very excited, and our minds are blown. We have moments where we think, what on earth have we gotten ourselves into? We're exhausted from the packing and unpacking dance we've been doing the past few months, but I've got my coffee and we're powering through. What keeps us going is knowing this will be a great adventure, and even more so, a wonderful opportunity for our little family and our future.
I'm so excited to have you all on this crazy journey with us and we hope you'll join us on this new adventure! If you don't already, I'd love to have you follow me on instagram...there will be lots of travel/road trip pictures coming up very soon. And since there are changes coming soon to google/blogger, make sure you have Home is with You on your Bloglovin' and/or Hellocotton feeds so you don't miss a post!
Also, if any of you live(d) in Alaska, have visited, or just happen to know more about Alaska other than the fact that it's cold- I'd love to hear your suggestions/tips!
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Moves are so exciting. CONGRATS and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds awesome . . . but far away! We love Alaska and will be taking a ten-week trip there in July and August. Where will you be? I have several friends who live there, but I think you will find the people very friendly! This is a great opportunity . . . Congrats!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing!!!! I'm so happy andddd excited to see how you both flourish in Alaska (because it will definitely happen)
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!
Huge Congrats!! So happyfor you guys!!
ReplyDeleteLife is funny, just when you think it can't get crazier.
ReplyDeleteCan't WAIT to see all the pictures. It's going to be beautiful!!!
Congrats to you two! Alaska is beautiful...you're right, you will have plenty of picture taking!!
ReplyDeleteOne of my HS friends lives up there. She loves it, except she might complain about the cold weather at times.
Excited for you guys!! Hugs!!
Oh wow!!! Talk about a HUGE transition. SO happy for you guys. That sounds awesome! I can NOT wait to keep reading along. So fun!!!
ReplyDeleteALASKA!!!!? OMG Mal! That is so awesome! Congrats to Dave on the new job and I can't imagine the beauty you guys will get to experience daily!!! So cool! My cousin lived in Alaska for 3 years and she loved it so much! <3
ReplyDeleteYAY!! You guys decided to go!! I'm stoked for your adventure ahead..and SO, SO glad I got to meet up with you in NC before you hit the road again! I know the journey to somewhere far away can seem so scary, but if I can move 4,000 miles away to Germany, you can handle Alaska, no problem! Just stay there till I have a chance to come visit you there, kay? :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh I'm so jealous! Alaska is my most favorite place in the whole world. I lived in Anchorage when I was young and then I spent about 6 months working in Skagway, AK a few years ago. It is seriously so beautiful and such a relaxed easy going place. What town/city are you moving to?
ReplyDeleteWOW! So awesome! Can't wait to follow your journey.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! My husband went there on a cruise once and said it was incredibly beautiful! Congrats on his new job!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds super exciting. I've heard it's beautiful there too! Best wishes on your move and the awesome abundance it will bring! <3
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome and exciting!!! If you come through Western Washington on your BIG LONG MOVE you have a place to crash!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations :)
ReplyDeleteWe used to live near Mile 1 of the Alaska highway (of course, in Northern Canada.) It will certainly be a big change for you ... -40 C will be in your vocabulary as will only 5 hours of daylight in the winter but you'll also have the midnight sun and some amazing scenery!
Best wishes as you pack up again and head North!
Whoa!! Congratulations! What a big & exciting change for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! My cousin and her husband just moved from Alaska. Her husband was in the air-force there for a few years. I just thought that was neat. I hope you like it there!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what an adventure ahead of you. Wishing you all the best of luck. It sounds so exciting. I am so stoked to be able to follow along!!
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot of Army friends who have been stationed in Alaska over the years and just loved it. I am sure you will too. I am new to your blog and so envious of your food photography skills!
ReplyDeleteWow, Alaska! That is very exciting! It looks absolutely breath-takingly beautiful! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteSo cool!
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I went for out honeymoon! It is such a beautiful place!
My favorite town was Ketchikan. it was one of the port towns on the cruise and I fell in love with it!
You guys should try to find a salmon bake! We loved those! Theres a restaurant called "Humpys" in Anchorage that I've heard is realllllly good but we never made it there. You guys will be getting there right before summer which is the perfect time of year to go!! I'll gather up some more info on where we went and some pictures and email you in a week or two! You're so lucky!!!!! I'm jealous!!!
I hear so many great things about Alaska! How awesome!! My grandparents retired there but are now back in Kansas. Anyway, congrats and safe travels!! Cheers to the new adventure!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that is so awesome! Good luck with the move and all the wonderful things this change will bring you two!
ReplyDeleteWow! Best wishes on your journey!!
ReplyDeleteI was born and raised in Alaska. Feel free to e-mail me with questions!
ReplyDeletewoo hoo! i lived in anchorage for 2 years! where will you be living? near elmendorf?
ReplyDeleteMal, that is fabulous news for you and Dave! How exciting! We look forward to following your adventures. Hope you'd still like to check out our new headphones!
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