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Stephanie Howell

reading, organizing, shopping, momming too close to the sun. Home is wherever the Army sends us.

here we go!

in the past 2 days we:

watched all of our belongings be packed into 8 crates

said goodbye to a house that we love and that provided us a year of beautiful memories and togetherness

got our passports

bought a whole bunch of suitcases

checked into the hotel.

so what’s next?

my mom is taking sadie and harper on a flight back to tx on saturday.

we meet with our homeowners on sunday then hit the road with the babies.

we will be in waco mid next week where we will spend a week with my family,

a few days with friends after that,

then a week with jimmy’s family after that.

then on or around july 15 we are off to italy.

whew. i hope to blog off and on…but if i dont, you know why. 🙂

Sei il sole della mia vita ! (you are the sunshine of my life)

xo

S

Comments

  1. wishing you good luck in your new adventure. may it bring you and your family happy and fun memories.

  4. Safe traveling with families and friends before head to Italy!!
    Blog when you can….
    We can wait…
    Take care!!

  5. Safe travels for you and the family. Where in Italy will you be Stephanie?
    I have a friend stationed in Pordenone (spelling ?)at Aviano Air Force
    Base there

  7. i think the week with jimmy’s family should be in NC………….
    just because i’m totally selfish like that.
    LOOOOOOOOOVE YOU.
    safe travels.
    xoxoxo.

  10. Wow, what an exciting adventure. So glad you will have lots of time with friends and family before you go, it all sounds absolutely wonderful. And I see you have picked up a little Italian already, molto buono Stephanie! Hope you all have a fantastic time.

  13. Have a wonderful adventure and continue to make more memories. Many blessings and safe travels.

  16. I’m on the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment! Thank you for sharing this adventure with us. Prayers for safe (and uneventful) travels!

  18. Best of luck with all your travels – enjoy your visit with family and friends. Off on your new adventure…..Ciao!!

  21. Best of luck in the next leg of your journey. Hope you don’t mind if some us “stalk” your blog. Love hearing about your adventures. Have a safe trip.

  24. So very exciting. I know you’ll be rushed when in Waco, but it’d be nice to meet you. Maybe after your Italian adventures. Wishing you and your family the best of adventures together! Hugs.

  25. I felt sad when I saw the empty house, it was a very beautiful house indeed. Cant wait to see what your new adventure holds for you. The girls are growing up so fast and cute. Have a safe journey and hugs to all the girls xoxoxox

  27. Safe travels! Look forward to hearing how things went – when you have time to blog. Enjoy this crazy time, it’s one of life’s memories! This is the start of a new chapter in your book of life 🙂

  28. Best wishes for your next adventure, Howell family! Having been an RAF kid myself and constantly on the move, I imagine you are exhausted already! These will be some of the most memorable days in your gorgeous girls lives – mine are firmly embedded in my memory! You are such a wonderful Mum, I am sure you will help the bigs overcome any apprehensions they may have with new school, friends etc 🙂
    Safe travels x

  29. Prayers for a safe journey, good visits , more good visits, and another safe journey. You are so loved and cared for. I am looking forward to sharing this adventure with all of you. Love & Hugs, Arrivederci Bella!

  30. this is an exciting time for you and I am sure you are a little nervous, but all will be fine. I pray for your safe travel and will be watching for updates! May God bless you and your beautiful family Love from OKC!

  31. Best of luck! Hope you have a great time with your families. Looking forward to reading about your adventures!
    Ciao! (All the Italian I know!)

  33. Enjoy the next few weeks & I look forward to welcoming you to Europe! Safe travels xx

  34. Best of luck to all of you. Looking forward to reading about your Italy adventures!

  35. These pictures literally took my breath away. I remember the conflicting emotions of a big move overseas. The sadness of leaving a home you love and dear family, fear of the unknown and overwhelming excitement for the new adventure ahead. Oh yes and the fatigue that follows the million chores that precede moving day! So maybe you can close your eyes for a moment with J at the wheel and the girls buckled in their seats! i wish you and your sweet family a safe and happy journey!

  36. Safe travels! Get in all your target shopping while you can. In two months you’ll be stuck with gelato. 😉

  38. How exciting! And good luck on your drive to TX! How long will the drive take? I hope your little girls enjoy the trip. They will get to see a lot of the country!

  39. Your Italian is improving day after day..
    better than my English!
    Have a wonderful Italian adventure.
    Arrivederci in Italia! 😉
    Giuli

  40. Stephanie, I have been following your blog for quite a few years now and you truly are one amazing woman! I wielded up looking at your photos with the suit cases, moving truck and vacant house. You inspire me everyday! I am very excited for you and your family to embark on this incredible journey. Your daugthers will be as increditable as YOU one day:)
    Cannot wait until your first (and many more) post from Itay.

  42. weeeeeee…..are we there yet? I see those suitcases and think…ah, another one of the costs of moving that no one knows about. One of many we endure as service families. Fair winds and following seas, my friend! maggieb!

  43. It scares the heck out of me, the idea of having to empty a house, deciding on what to take and not to take, and then travelling to the great unknown. You are so brave!! Take care, and enjoy!

  48. Have a great time with your family and friends. I send you a lot of love and braveness (although I know you all are brave :D)
    And after that… Welcome to Europe! We are happy you’ll be here around!
    xoxo, Bea

  49. I felt quite emotional at seeing your suitcases & the empty rooms but you will use your huge energies to settle your beautiful family in Italy in the next stage of the ‘Amazing Adventures of the Howells’! Enjoy your family time & safe journey to Europe.

  50. Super excited for you and your sweet family, Stephanie! Life is about adventure and although I won’t be gong to Italy anytime soon, I will live vicariously through YOU! Happy travels and may you have a memorable visit with your family and friends!!!

  52. I am so excited for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your lives with me (us). I wish you all safe travels and I will be checking in regularly to see what new things I learn from you all the way from Italy! I will keep you in my prayers.
    Hugs,
    Rhonda 🙂