A.L.
I think you'll enjoy this area. There is a mall near Hurlburt field, restaurants, and is in between beautiful Destin, Navarre and Pensacola.
I was new to the area about 6 years ago and found that the schools are wonderful in Navarre. It is a quiet community, just down the road from peaceful and beautiful Navarre Beach and the Childrens park by the Navarre beach bridge that includes playground equipment, a splash pad in the summer, a duck pond, a butterfly house and a small boardwalk that goes along the water and under the bridge.
Navarre is about a 20-25 minute drive from Hurlburt field. Holley by the Sea is a very large neighborhood in the area where you could find rentals in your price range. The neighborhood has a very large Recreation Center that includes a year round pool, classes for children and a small park by the water. There are also many other nice neighborhoods you may want to look at. Navarre Beach Realty is a great place to call for rentals. Ask for Jane and tell them A. Londre' sent you. They'll find you just what you are looking for.
In addition, you may want to find a great Caregiver so that you can get some adult time. You can call The Babysitter Tree. There is a database of Caregivers for you to interview. You give them your "wish list" of qualifications and they will refer you Caregivers in your area. You can review their information in the comfort of your home and interview anyone of interest. At the interviews, you can view their background checks, references and credentials. Give them a call at ###-###-####.
Have fun relocating. I think you'll find that our area is one of the most family oriented, peaceful areas in the USA.
Welcome!
A.