Monday, January 5, 2009

Arizona sunshine!

So Ken and I have been loving the sunshine in Arizona for our late Christmas celebration with family. On our flight here Ken said "it feels like we are flying home," and I feel mostly the same. From having family here, to the sun, palm trees, green grass, good food, VERY affordable housing, etc etc we have really been enjoying our time here. We have looked at houses and fell quickly in love with the idea of having one built in a very great neighborhood with two community pools, 26 miles of trails, two clubhouses, and it's close to great shopping, eating etc. The prices are dramatically better than Anchorage. If we do move it will likely be in the fall, after we try to sell our condo and save up a little more. Plus that would give us one more full summer in AK- where I love my summers!

Anyway... here are some current pics of family fun. My nephew (Emerson) and niece (Capri) are growing so fast! They are adorable! Here are some pics of the Mesa temple lights.... also very impressive!

6 comments:

The Jatens said...

We were happy to get to see you!

mikensi said...

how freaking fun!! we will have to come visit you in the winters if you do move to AZ! ;) good luck saving money and getting a house built! whoohooo! that's funny you cried during commercials, hehe. i should just NOT watch tv anymore!

Flippin' Chaos said...

wow very pretty temple, we are going to AZ in march! I am almost ready to start counting down the days im so excited! how did Kyson do on his FIRST? flight!?

Kendra & Emma said...

I love to see pics of your family. Kyson is getting so big. I hope you do move to Arizona because maybe then we will actually see each other...it's been way too long. Do Emma and I need to come hunt you down in Alaska just so our kids can meet???

Kendra & Emma said...

Oh I would love to come up there. I am sort of stuck in Boise until Emma turns 18 due to the divorce. Not my first choice, but I'll make due. Emma and I can travel for a week at a time so we'll have to see what our plans are this summer for vacations!!

Unknown said...

Kendra, having not read your blog in quite a while, it was so exciting (as always) to see your latest news and pics. My goodness, Kyson has such bright, intelligent-looking eyes!!! I knew you were so excited about your visit to AZ to see your family but did not realize your initial visit was cancelled. Glad you could reschedule quickly! Would love to come see you when/if you move to AZ.