Hot Sweet Home

I've put off blogging for long enough.  So much has happened since my last post that writing a blog seemed a bit too overwhelming to take on. But alas! The wait is over. Now I still have an entire 3 week trip to Europe to plow through, but since we've received so many questions about our new life in Arizona, we'll start there.



Little toasty

I have to mention that the best part about actually living in Arizona in the summer is that no one here talks about how hot it is. Everyone else can think of nothing else to talk about than the weather- which gets a little old. But here, everyone talks about everything except the high temperatures.

But, that being said, I will still acknowledge that it's f***ing hot. It was 121 driving in and it's not uncommon to see it in the mid 110's. Luckily, you adapt really quickly.  It's been a change, but I can't say I hate it. And no sunburns yet!! God bless air conditioning and ice cream!

Our humble abode
 

We got REALLY lucky in the house we are living in. Mark's friend needed someone to live in his house between his renter moving out and him moving back in and it happened to fit right into our schedule. We plan on buying a house in the next few months, but right now we're living rent free in a super nice house. I still can't believe it's worked out!



Entry way. Lucy's favorite spot




Our massive closet

Tiny patch of grass. Oh and Lucy's pool


 



Our awesome kitchen!

 

 

And since I know everyone really wants to know how Lucy is coping, she is just fine! She was a little nervous and stressed during the move. The first 2 weeks we got here, she wouldn't leave my side no matter where I went (ahem- bathroom) but she's slowly starting to get used to her new home.  We have a huge park 2 blocks away and every day we walk there and she gets to hunt lizards. This is her new favorite past time and she's obsessed!  This is usually followed by a long nap in front of the fan. It's a rough life.
 

 

 

It has officially been 4 weeks since we moved and it's pretty nuts. I'm still trying to find my bearings, get to know this place and avoid the scorpions (successful so far!). It's definitely different than Portland, but I knew it would be. Next step (after getting married of course) is finding myself a job. In the meantime, we are accepting visitors any time!!