Where I live

I get a lot of questions about where I live, so I thought I'd tell you a little bit about it.

I live in a small town, in Northern Arizona, in a little historic neighborhood, in a little 1930s house surrounded by trees and mountains.

We get all four seasons up here.

Winter.

Spring.

Summer.

And Fall.

You'll get a picture of that this year :)

For those of you that thought Arizona was only made up of dessert, I found a map and wrote in what it's like most of the year, in the different areas.

For some reason everyone thinks that lower portion makes up the whole state, but it doesn't.

Obviously ;)

I won't tell you what town I live in exactly (although some Arizonians have figured it out), because last time when I lived in Ohio, I had people finding my house and taking pictures of it.

I had small children then, so it really bothered me.

I've had people taking pictures here too, when people mistakenly find it, but I don't want to announce it publicly on the internets.

I don't think it's safe, even without small kids.

I hope you understand :)

Where I live has a small town feel, even if it's not really that small.

We have parades, fairs and music festivals, and almost everyone knows each other.

But for the most part, people mind their own business.

It's quaint and beautiful, and we have lots of wonderful sunsets.

Even Bubba likes it.

Or maybe that's just the view of the squirrels ;)

Personally, I love it here, in this wonderful place I call home, and I never want to leave.

It's my dream come true.

xo

rue

Let's go....

Thank you for sharing what you like to eat for breakfast and lunch. It actually gave me a few new ideas for when I get tired of my favorite this week ;)

Anyway....

Quite a few of you have asked about my neighborhood, so I thought I'd take you on one of our evening walks.

It's a bit cloudy and cool today, so be sure and bring a sweater ;)

Are you ready?

Okay, let's go!

The trees out front have finally filled in :)

The view to the right of my house...

This used to be part of my house's property, but the neighbor to the right of me bought it from the last owners of my house, to avoid someone building on it. More on that in a moment.

The neighbor that bought it....

We'll get a better look at her house next time. 

It was built in the 1940s.

My house was the first one built on my street, so for just about 10 years there were no neighbors.

Down the street past her house...

We're going the other way this time though.

This is my neighbor to the left with the "rock garden", that I've mentioned before.

Their house sits on what used to be my house's property too, but the last owners (AKA "the brown paint people") sold it.

The neighbor that lives on my right didn't like that the owners on my left overbuilt the property, which is why she bought the land next to her.

Apparently, it was a big stink.

Anywho....

Heading down past them is this house...

It was built in the 1940s.

In the summer, the whole front is lined with roses and it's gorgeous.

I'll bring you back when they're in bloom :)

Another neighbor of mine...

Love that old blue truck.

They used to have a donkey and a bunch of chickens, but for whatever reason they don't anymore.

Watch your step up ahead. The city is repaving.

We're about to head onto one of my favorite streets that's full of old houses, so I'll just let you enjoy it for the most part :)

This is one of my very favorites...

The pups are getting tired and it's getting dark, so we'd best head back.

Sorry for the blurry photos, but they didn't want to pose for you this time ;)

Another new build...

And lastly the same view, next to my house, at twilight..

And home sweet home....

Pretty cute houses, huh?

There's a lot more to see, so if you want to, we'll go on a walk again soon :)

xo

rue