Guess Who's Back?! (Back, Back)

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right:) Lincoln Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, The Petwood Hotel, Chris at Petwood, Plaque spotted on a house.

Hello There! It has been a while.. Heck it's been bloomin' ages. To think that I last posted in May seems unbelievable, but May it was.

2014 was probably one of the strangest years of my life. My husband Chris was on tour for 6 months (he's in the British Forces). So I spent the summer alone with the cat, just working and seeing friends and family. It was a really chilled 6 months, not a sad and depressing period, but not an ecstatically happy period either. Surprisingly time went quickly, and before I knew it, September had arrived and Chris was back for his 2 weeks R&R. We managed to coincide his R&R with our 1st Wedding Anniversary. Chris surprised me when he booked a table at Morston Hall. This is a beautiful hotel, set in the stunning location of Holt, Norfolk. The restaurant has one Michelin Star and is run by the celebrity chef Galton Blackiston. 

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right:) Champagne from Morston, One of Chris' presents from me - lyrics from our first dance, Menu from Morston Hall, Anniversary selfies at Holt.

We didn't stay in the hotel as we had booked 3 nights away at The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. This is where we had our Wedding Reception after our church wedding the previous year. We travelled up there the day after our anniversary and had the best time finally getting time to explore the well established grounds; have massages in the beauty spa; spend a day shopping in nearby Lincoln and eat as much food as we could manage! We opted for one of the superior double rooms as the suites were all booked up. Our room was next door to our wedding night suite though, which I thought was great as the view of the manicured gardens was near identical!

Chris returned to his tour away and unfortunately he missed a family wedding in London by 24 hours! Not to rub it in, but I went and it was brilliant! During this time we found out that we were being posted to a new base when Chris returned in November! So, after his return in October (YAY) it was really just a month of handing in my notice at work, and getting things packed and sorted for the big move from Norfolk to Newquay! 

This has been a great move as we are now in married quarters, so I feel much more like I belong to a community, albeit a military one. Although we are further from family and I miss my friends like crazy, we are making friends here and spending lots of much needed quality time together. I was so worried about how our cat Alfie would settle in, but two months down the line he is doing fine. Having said that, the 7 hour car journey with no radio (for the cat's benefit) was quite painful for us... Well maybe for Chris as I filled the silence with my singing. It has really been worth the upheaval as Cornwall really is breathtakingly beautiful and all of the local towns are fantastic to explore. Oh..... I forgot to mention, we successfully cooked a delicious Christmas Dinner all by ourselves. Proud grown up moment!

So I think you're pretty much caught up. The following are some photos of 2014 that sum up the rest of last year...

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right:) My iPhone countdown, My birthday cake, Selfie from Chris' farewell meal at Arbuckles, Alfie deciding to go on tour with Chris, Fudge Woods - my In Law's Spaniel.

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right) My engraved wedding ring, Summer selfie, Me chillin' with Alfie, Car selfie, Surprise bunch of flowers delivered to me.

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right:) Wedding Selfie, Chris enjoying a pint a Petwood, Steep Hill Lincoln, Alfie and his cushion, Tattershall Castle Lincolnshire.

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right:) A dearly loved scrabble frame present from a crafty friend, Our purchases from Padstow Christmas Festival, Tulips, Welcome Home Chris, Alfie.

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right:) My friends surprising me with a leaving afternoon tea, Gingerbread latte, Road trip selfie, Surfers at Newquay, A leaving present on my last shift.

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right) Porth Beach, Homemade leaving cupcakes, Michael Buble Concert selfie, Bedruthan Steps Selfie, Alfie's Nose.

(Top to Bottom; Left to Right) Stuffing our faces with Cornish Pasties selfie, View over Newquay, Newquay Harbour, Christmas jumper selfie, My parents and Chris in Newquay.

How was the rest of your year? What adventures did you get up to?