Heading west

We heard verbal confirmation from N's new squadron yesterday that they're expecting us on the west coast in September. So it looks like we'll be starting to think about putting the house on the market and making some preliminary moving plans this spring/summer. N has some short-term training on the new aircraft probably on the way out and we'll likely be starting on our next phase of life in our new city by early October. Sad and exciting all at the same time! We're scheduled to get written orders no later than March (that's when it's as formal as it gets in the Navy). It is rare and wonderful to know so much about our future this far in advance. Sometimes military life can be alright. :)