Goodbye

When I first moved to Arizona, I could name a million reasons why I didn't really want to live here.  The only reason I kinda wanted to live here was because it didn't snow.

After almost 2 years here, I've grown partial to and even developed a love for Arizona.

And now, in no particular order, a few things I'll miss once we move back to Provo (and I apologize in advance for all the cell-phone pics - I don't always have my camera when there's a great moment):

1. Starbucks runs & late-night drop-in's from Mom & Dad

(thanks to HBO's The Pacific for providing this special hat moment)

2. The Heat

3. Clouds and evenings sunsets

(not bad for a completely unedited cell phone pic, huh?)

4. Ward friends

5. Great boss/job

6. Hot air balloons on my way to work

7. the awesome road system, speed limits, & easy freeway access

8. the local cuisine

(Gecko Grill, Paradise Bakery, 

Pei Wei, & Nando's, to name a few goodies)

9. my neighbor's lemon tree that covers part of my yard, hence, all the wonderfully delicious meals & desserts with lemon in them
(more on this later)

10. Oscar, one of my biggest fans