Maria ❤️ Arizona!

Maria will start her newest course of study on January 5 in Arizona! After lots of thought, preparation and determination she has decided to pursue an accelerated nursing degree. This plan lets her build on her BS degree from Purdue and finish with a BSN in 16 months. 

Maria is very excited and so are we. This weekend we traveled to sunny Phoenix to secure an apartment and get her registered for classes. 

Her apartment is tiny but it has all the conveniences.

We went to IKEA twice to window shop, bought a bed and a couch and scoped out the area. She is all set to go!

One of the perks of living in Phoenix is the fact that my Aunt Ruth and Uncle Jim live in Scottsdale just 30 minutes away. We enjoyed a great dinner with them at Houston's. 

Bob came along too but he was the photographer. 

Another perk of Poenix is that Nana and Papa will be there as usual this winter.  I know Maria will be well cared for. The twins, Bob and I are planning to go in March during the twins' spring break. The weather sure is beautiful in Arizona. Maria may think differently in August but I'm sure glad she didn't pick Michigan!