Goodbye Tucson, I'll Miss You

I wasn't really sure how I would feel about living in Arizona. I kind of had a poor opinion of this desert state from previous visits. But I have to say that it has grown on me and I will miss being here.

I am going to miss the blue, blue skies and the pretty mountains.

I'm going to miss the lovely warm weather, swimming in a pool in November and looking up at the palm trees.

I will miss the lovely stucco homes. (The idea of someday buying a wood siding home after living here is no longer something I look forward to.)

I don't think I will miss our apartments at all.

I won't miss the smokers, that we call neighbors, that have probably significantly increased my chances of developing cancer.

I won't miss sales taxes. (Mainly because Utah has them too but also because they are just plain annoying. Talk about ruining a good coupon or sale.)

Arizona you have been an experience and I am grateful for it.

I am grateful for our little Sadie lady, who was born here.

I'm grateful I got to see Wes excited about being in a place he loves.

I'm grateful for the experiences Wes gained from working with Dr. Edmonds here.

I'm grateful that our family got to go see so many things while we were here.

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In a few short days we will be saying, "Hello Utah!"



Predicted temperature highs are about half of what they have been here. 46 degrees!

What a difference! We will no longer be turning on a fan at night so we can sleep, instead we will be pulling out the wool socks and sweaters. :)