For most people across the country, when you think of Arizona, you don't always think of snow. Typically, it is not one of my first thoughts either and I have lived here for over 35 years. This week, my wife and I took the kids on a trip to Northern Arizona to ride the Polar Express. This is a train trip where the kids get to ride to the North Pole and see Santa. Turns out, the day we were going, there was a pretty substantial snow storm in the Flagstaff area where our cabin is. Luckily, the North Pole isn't all that far from the cabin so we also got to take advantage of staying there and playing in the snow.

There are many things that make me say that I love Arizona. From my home in Tempe, I can leave the city and be to Saguaro Lake in about 30 minutes, (Apache Lake is about 90 minutes) Or I can be amongst the Pine trees and snow in an hour and a half as well. Second homes are common here and come in all sizes. We have some really great "get away" spots! If you care to see a few more pics from our trip, click here to visit my blog. Of course, if you know anyone that would like to find out more about our great state.. Tell them to "Just Call Nick!

   

Nick Bastian is a Tempe real estate agent specializing in the South East Valley and can be reached at 602-803-6425

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10 Comments on Snowman - Arizona Style..

DEC
13
2007
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Nick, I have a friend who lives in Flagstaff, so I know that they get some snow there.  There is no snow here in Vegas, just on the mountain, but it is getting cold here tonight!
12:12am • #1
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I did not even know that you may have snow in Arizona. Wonderful poetic post. Thanks
12:20am • #2
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Hi Roberta. That was more snow, in a short period of time, than I can recall seeing in the area. Your friend might be more use to it. For us, it was fun but COLD and kinda crazy to drive in! :-)
12:26am • #3
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Hi Jon. Yep, it snows here.. We even have 2 ski resorts in AZ! Thanks so much for stopping by and for the nice comment.
12:30am • #4
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Great photos - definitely gets you in thinking about the holidays.

Sharon

www.sharonintheoc.com
12:33am • #5
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Awesome Nick!  You are pretty close to some great lakes.  Forget the coffee, take me fishin when I come out there.  Looks like you have a nice cabin and a great family!  Glad you were able to get away and enjoy them both!

 

BTW - The Polar Express with Tom Hanks is now one of our very favorite movies.  It's a tradition for us to watch it and Charlie Brown Christmas on Christmas Eve.  Happy Holidays to you and your family my friend!

 

PS. Great looking Snowman and little elves! LOL  :-) 
12:35am • #6
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Brad.. Thanks! A fishin' we will go! Sounds fun to me..

As you know, tradition and family is really what it is all about..

My little elves had a blast.  Your elves are pretty awesome as well! :-)
12:44am • #7
DEC
14
2007
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That was cool Nick, thanks for the Link Back Love!!  I'd sure love a link on this one, and you know what part I'm referring to! haha! :-) 

I just told Google that they need to move you to the TOP of every search engine!  They thought I was crazy when I told them there was snow in them there Arizona! LOL!  Bet they come by to see......   :-O

 

                                                                                                    
 

Love the fishing idea my friend! Let's do it, or just coffee works too! Thanks Nick!
                                                    

1:14am • #8
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21
2007
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Nick,

Love the snow pics.  Summerhaven has skiing,  just 26 miles from Tucson.

Mike in Tucson
5:18am • #9
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Thanks Mike.. Funny how so many people from across the country think we are in a big sand box. :-)
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