My first official blog post!
Who are we? What are we doing here?
I do want to give you a quick rundown of who we are, what life looks like right now, and why I’m even starting this blog in the first place.
A Little About Me
I’m from small town Iowa, where I graduated with the same kids I went to elementary school with. At 18, I did something kind of wild, I ran away and married a guy in the military. (Spoiler: it worked out! PHEW)
Since then, we’ve lived in:
- Okinawa 🇯🇵
- Germany 🇩🇪
- Arizona 🌵
- Florida 🌴
- …and now we’re back for round two in Germany!
Our Military Life
Brandon has been in the military for 17 (!!) years, and lately the “what happens next” conversations have started to get very real.
While I try not to make “military life” my entire personality, it’s definitely a huge part of our story. We sacrifice a lot, move a lot, and start over frequently.
As of June 2025, I would say we are still in the thick of all the emotions from our most recent move. And that’s just real life.
Our “Why”
We have two incredible girls who are the heart behind everything we do.
They’re getting older, and we’re doing our best to soak up all the travel, knowledge, adventure, and fun that Europe has to offer during this final overseas tour. In doing so, I want to show you how we keep fitness and health at the forefront while still living a full and joyous life!
Why I’m Starting This Blog
I want this space to be a collection of it all –
- The fun
- The fitness
- The travel
- The struggles
- The business
& the real life
Thanks for Being Here
Whether you’re a friend, a fellow military spouse, a client, or just curious, I’m so glad you’re here. Thanks for coming along for the ride.
xoxo Alli
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