About Me

Hi! I'm Calli and this is my husband Dan. We've been happily married since 2008. 

I'm originally from Texas, and Dan's from Boston. We both moved to Washington, DC for work after college (2004) and met pretty much the minute we got there. So much for living the care-free single life. Ha!

In 2011 Dan got an amazing opportunity to move to North England for work. We've always wanted to live abroad, so we jumped at this chance. It would mean a huge life change for us though. I gave up my career as a Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy Analyst for the US Air Force to become a stay-at-home wife. The first few months were definitely challenging, but I poured my energy into this blog and to making the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How many people are lucky enough to be given three-years of guilt-free "play time?"

Once in England, I became our household travel agent; a writer; a seamstress; a substitute teacher; a cook; a DIYer; and, most importantly, a mom. We welcomed our first child, Zahara Jane, on June 29, 2013.

After three amazing years, it was time to leave beautiful Yorkshire and return to the DC area. In August 2014, Dan, Zahara and I moved back into our old house and reunited with friends and neighbors.

After almost two years back in DC, on July 27, 2016, we completed our family with the addition of our son Asher. Though we aren't traveling quite as much these days, we still try and see as much of the world as we can.

So take off your shoes, make yourself comfortable and stay a while. And don't be a stranger. I'd love to hear from you! E-mail me at calliscrossing@gmail.com.