We left on Tuesday to drive to St. George. I took my camera with me, but I didn't take any pictures. (You will just have to imagine sunny St. George -- with the blue, smog-free sky.) We came back this afternoon (Friday).
Paul has a friend whom he has known since he was in graduate school at the University of Utah. They received their Master's Degrees at the same time, and then they worked together for many, many years at Timpanogus Mental Health Center in Provo. This friend (Bobbie and her husband Tom) recently moved to St. George.
They had talked over the years about building their dream home. We saw the house plans and heard all the excitement in their voices on our periodic visits to their Orem home. The home is now built, and it's definitely a dreamy home in every way. It is located in the Kyanta (I don't think that is spelled right) area of St. George. All the homes in this area are Southwestern homes. The brown and red-orange outside colors blend in nicely with the surrounding landscape. The yards consist of what Mother Nature already has there--cacti, desert flowers, some bush called Brigham's Tea, and other desert-friendly plants.
Their home is decorated inside beautifully in the southwestern mode. It is obvious that they are so happy with it and also happy to be retired there. We passed our time hearing stories of some of Paul and Bobbie's most bizare mental health patients of years past. We also talked about what grandparents seem to have a corner on--grandparent bragging. We had a wonderful time. (I don't know why I didn't take any pictures of the Kyanta area of St. George?!!) It is unique and lovely.
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sounds awesome!
I'm sure one of the best parts was escaping our cold weather! That's the great part of St. George - nice winters. Though I would be so miserable during their summers.
THANKYOU for picking up the gift and delivering it to Kent! You're a lifesaver!
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