If you follow us on any of our social media platforms then you heard the amazing news- Justin was accepted to attend Officer Training School! This is a HUGE goal that he has been after since he enlisted in the Air Force and I couldn’t be more proud. So please excuse me while I brag… Continue reading The Next Step in Justin’s Military Career
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Our Snowy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 2019 was our second Thanksgiving in Utah and second away from our family. The miles always seem so much longer during holidays. But we do make the very most of it! We love making our our traditions and enjoying time together. We are so thankful for all of our blessings and thankful to be… Continue reading Our Snowy Thanksgiving
Two Tips From My Two Years As a Military Spouse
This past weekend marked two years since Justin graduated from basic military training and officially became a US Airman (I mean I guess he officially became an Airman when he left for BMT but I feel like graduation made it officially official!) These past two years have been so busy. I feel like so much… Continue reading Two Tips From My Two Years As a Military Spouse
How I Kept My Husband Involved With My Pregnancy While He Was Away
When I first found out that I was pregnant, Justin was still at training halfway across the country. We were so excited! But at the same time I was also kind of sad because Justin and I weren't together. I took my pregnancy test alone, I went to the doctor alone *except for when my… Continue reading How I Kept My Husband Involved With My Pregnancy While He Was Away
What You Should Know When You Get to Your First Base
When Justin found out about our first duty station, I immediately went into research mode, gathering every bit of information I could get my hands on. I wanted to know what life on (and around) base was going to be like. So in the interest of spreading the love, I figured I would share a… Continue reading What You Should Know When You Get to Your First Base
We are Having a BOY!
If you follow me on social media, you may already know that Justin and I are having a BOY! We are so excited and can't wait to welcome Maverick John McCoog in to the world in September. We actually found out that we were having a boy at my last appointment before we left for… Continue reading We are Having a BOY!
My First Trimester
My first trimester was surprisingly and THANKFULLY.. okay! I was one of the lucky ones who didn't get morning sickness (#BLESSED.) I can't thank my Mother enough for her genetics. She had three kids and didn't have morning sickness with any of us! My biggest and most frustrating symptom has been exhaustion. Any time that… Continue reading My First Trimester
We are going to have a BABY!
I am so excited to announce that Justin and I are expecting! We made the announcement to the world on Saturday and I am so excited to finally scream it from the rooftops! It has been my DREAM for to be a mom one day and I am so excited to start this journey. I… Continue reading We are going to have a BABY!
My Husband Almost Didn’t Make It To Our Wedding
On June 16, 2017, Justin and I officially got married/eloped in a small private ceremony in my grandparents back yard. It was absolutely magical and a day I will never forget. We also planned from the beginning to have a larger wedding with our family and friends later in the year after Justin was finished… Continue reading My Husband Almost Didn’t Make It To Our Wedding
What I’ve learned since becoming a Military Wife
Since Justin joined the Air Force, I have heard some variation of, "It's not just the Airman who joins, it's his wife too, you're serving right beside him." At first, I didn't really think that much of it. But, the longer I have been apart of this community and the more military spouses I meet,… Continue reading What I’ve learned since becoming a Military Wife