home is where the heart is.

I'd say my surprise visit was a success...

 I have come to the conclusion that I have THE best family ever. You really don't realize what you have until it's gone, but now, I have to admit that my parents did a pretty good job and that little sisters aren't always so annoying. It is sad that it took living on my own to recognize this. I mean I always knew I had the most hard working dad and the most thoughtful and genuine mom, but now I understand the method to their madness. I knew that Emily was the fastest girl on the planet and had the spunkiest personality that qualified her to be my best friend. I knew Sarah was a little smartie, but man has she matured into the most beautiful and strong twelve year old to ever walk the halls of the Peck home. I missed these things but coming home makes you appreciate them so much more. Two months is a long time. I wish time would just freeze while I am gone, but that is just unrealistic. Time keeps a ticking and everything changes. There is a different feeling about Arizona now. Peoria will forever be my home, but home is where the heart is and mine currently resides in Logan. The people that I love most in this world and some incredible memories rest just outside of Phoenix but I know that it is just not where I belong anymore. As much as my heart hurts and aches to be there to protect my little sisters, I know Logan is where I am meant to be.

 But that doesn't mean I won't drop in for a visit or two, to talk with The Queen herself or tackle my boys. I will always need a little Royce and Ryker fix. And you can never stop me from going to visit one of my absolute favorite people on this Earth. My Nonny. She is just a ray of sunshine. Everything about her makes you happy. She never forgets a thing and is always so excited to see you. She is a true example of Christ-like living and one of the greatest people I know. I love her more than words could describe. She holds my heart and I will forever be grateful for her example in my life. Of course I will always make time to visit with my grandparents. My awesome Grammy fixed my blankie that was made by her mom, my other beautifully perfect Nonny. I am so thankful for her in my life. If you know me at all, you know how much I love that blankie, so that meant the world to me. And going to my Grandma and Papa's house is a must. I love them so much. They are the best, I honestly cannot name a time when they weren't in my life cheering me on. I have learned so much from them and continue to learn from their example everyday. Arizona is like a mason jar filled to the brim with people I love and moments of my life I wouldn't change for anything.

Well, this has been a pretty scattered blog post, but I just want to wrap it up but saying I have the best life. How I got so blessed, I don't know, but I am so thankful for how my life has played out. I just have so many reasons to smile and that is all thanks to the wonderful people who made this weekend so special. I could not be more happy to know that I get to live with these people forever. We are bond together for eternity and that is the best thing I have ever heard. 

 Peoria will always hold so many memories that I will never forget, but for now I will have to say goodbye to the beautiful sunsets and focus on staying warm during the winters of Logan.