Do We Regret Moving From Arizona?

It’s been 9 months since we moved from Arizona to Michigan. After our first Winter back, did we make a mistake? We discuss how we really feel about the move.
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Hi, we're Brian and Venus. We are an interracial couple (wmbw) and blended family of 5 making memories and living our dreams. We create family vlogs of our everyday life and adventures, have sit down couples chats and share our journeys through this thing called life. If you enjoyed this video, please like, share, subscribe and hit the bell for notifications!

[@mightybedbugs]

Hang in there, guys. Spring to Summer transition in Minnesota/Michigan (places like that) are awesome. You literally get to watch the whole area/plant life/environment come out of this deep freeze and lush up. It's amazing, and IMO, worth the long winter.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Yep, we definitely have something to look forward to. Winter makes you appreciate the change of seasons so much more.

[@maureenkwarcinski4117]

Having lived all our lives in Wisconsin, we are now spending our very first winter in the absolutely beautiful state of Arizona. We do not miss the weather in Wisconsin, not the snow, not the cold, not the grey skies, not the driving in the snow and ice, and especially the lack of sunshine. We arrived in Arizona in August of 2021 and have lived every bit of being here. We love the beautiful mountains, the sunshine ☀️ and if we would really want to, which so far we don’t, we could always head to Flagstaff if we want to see the snow. Have yourselves a wonderful time in Michigan. We totally understand your need to be back there and that your reason for being there is what really matters for you and your family. ❤️

[@LivinOurDreamz]

That’s great that you’re having a great first winter in AZ. Enjoy that good weather and congrats on the move!

[@Lovedance5678]

Lived in AZ Chandler/Gilbert area for 3 years and completely hated it. We are back in PA now and in heaven snow and all.

[@venk777]

Wait for summer

[@TX3842553]

@@venk777 Why do you think Maureen needs to wait for summer? She said they moved there in August, smack dab in the middle of summer. They've already experienced the worst AZ has to offer in terms of heat.

[@TX3842553]

I totally agree with Maureen. I grew up in New Hampshire, was stationed five years in Germany, and spent another 15 years in Washington State, much of which was in the foothills of the Cascade Mts. I'm done with cold rain, snow, gray skies, icy roads, and the severe lack of sun. It's gotten so bad in Washington that even in the summer, which used to be the best time of year, you have to seal up your home (just like as if it were winter) and stay inside because the air quality is sooo bad from all the fires in eastern Washington, British Columbia, and Oregon that our skies are putrid yellow and it's difficult to breathe if you're outside regardless how healthy you are. No thank you. I'm done with the upper-tier of the U.S. and look forward to spending my remaining years in not-perfect-but-perfect-for-me Arizona.

[@lynnehutcherson2287]

I'm still loving Arizona weather. I couldn't see myself in a cold state EVER

[@chrissylovinmylife]

I’m planning on moving to Arizona this summer. I couldn’t imagine living Michigan dealing with that cold 🥶 either….

[@vicepresidentmikepence889]

In July, you won't miss Arizona

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Not at all! Lol

[@prej1741]

Only time I agree with Pence

[@petebrown3715]

Great update. Glad you are enjoying the winter. I just moved from Chicago to Mesa Arizona and I'm enjoying the tail end of "desert winter". My arthritis is thanking me every day. Moved for a new job. I love it. Pre pandemic I visted 3 times and stayed longer each time. First time was in September,2nd was in May and 3rd was July. I really like it out here.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

That’s awesome that you finally made it to AZ. The cold can definitely be hard for people with arthritis, so I’m sure that’s a big bonus. Enjoy your new state and hope it continues to be a great experience for you there!

[@Sp1ice]

We moved back to MI after 11 years in AZ. It has been great, even the cold. The snow is beautiful and we sit watching it snow. Our daughter still lives in AZ and has been complaining about the heat already starting and she is now planning on moving back in about a year after she is done with school.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Yeah, March was usually the beginning of the end of good weather in AZ. While we aren’t big fans of winter, we are happy having a change of seasons again.

[@Lovedance5678]

We totally hated AZ, lived in Chandler/Gilbert Area for 3 years. We just moved back to the East Coast last August and we love it. We are originally from Long Island NY and we live in PA, now about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh. We missed the seasons, good food, friendly people, the landscape, the culture of the East. AZ was just definitely not our cup of tea. We have alot of family in San Diego, CA and we love it there, but AZ was absolutely nothing like CA.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Originally being from the Midwest, not having seasons was something we couldn’t get used to. And even with the humidity here in Michigan, we really enjoyed last Summer without the extreme desert heat. AZ is definitely not for everyone. Glad moving back East has been good for you!

[@gloriabass9945]

Go to Alaska and Canada it will definitely make Michigan winter time better, I absolutely love my beautiful Michigan couldn't live in heat all the time.

[@fthfvthnkydi6fvvcxdd6]

We moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 2006 from downtown Chicago to start family. The BEST decision of our lives. Traveled all over the country for years (I was born and raised in Europe) but nothing beats the most amazing sunsets in the valley and breathtaking beauty of northern Arizona with mountains and ponderosa pines, and Grand Canyon. The culture, great food, friendly people many of whom moved here like us, laid back lifestyle, outdoor adventures. It's all here. The best state to raise active and happy kids. No wonder so many folks move here every single day. Our only regret was not escaping Chicago even sooner.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

That’s great that AZ has worked out for you and been everything you wanted it to be. It’s a beautiful place that we made a lot of good memories in!

[@CeboAquatics]

Glad to see you guys are doing well and keep posting. ... everywhere has it's pros and cons. ... just live , laugh , love. ...I'm happy in South East Phonix Valley right now. ;)

[@LivinOurDreamz]

You’re definitely right. No place is perfect and despite the weather, we’ve remained in good spirits through it all. Glad you’re enjoying the Valley!

[@shakeytoby]

Stay warm guys. Good to see you're doing well.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Thanks Sabrina!

[@doreenlatimer6379]

Great to see you all. Once past this first cold winter, you will be used to cold and enjoy it. Just keep saying it is better than 110F. No power!! That is the worst in winter.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Yes, it’s going to take us awhile to adjust after being away from the cold for awhile. Our AZ blood isn’t ready yet! lol And we are very relieved that the power came back on as quickly as it did. It reminds us that we need a generator!

[@ritas5577]

It’s been a weird winter here. Upper 60’s yesterday and today and will be 20’s the next few days with lots of wind. Been up and down like that all winter so far. I don’t like winter but I do like watching the seasons change. Be green and warm soon! Looking forward to your back yard transformation.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Having seasons again has been awesome. We are definitely anxious for Spring, especially so we can finish that backyard project and have a yard ready for the kids to enjoy and play on.

[@purposeful49418]

Moving back to Grand Rapids area later this spring after 25 years in Dallas. No doubt, I can't wait to get back to the Lake Michigan shore and the beautiful West Michigan coastline. Lots of favorite places to visit and re-connect with.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

We didn’t realize what a hidden gem West Michigan was until we started looking for homes here last summer. Looking forward to beach visits, fishing and exploring more of the area when the weather gets nice.

[@marybailey-gates3116]

I hear you all,I'm dreaming of Arizona myself!🌵☀️

[@LivinOurDreamz]

👍 😎

[@djdswift314]

I just moved from AZ back to the Midwest where I’m from and I got to say, the winter has been kicking my butt 😭. It’s been so cold and we’ve already had about 3 snow storms since I’ve been back (literally only a month) and we’re supposed to get more snow this week I’m over it! I do miss AZ weather (well fall through spring at least) but I’m happy to be back home! Glad to see you guys are doing good!

[@LivinOurDreamz]

The first Winter back is rough, isn’t it? But yes, come Summer, there will be no Arizona dreaming over here. lol Despite the cold, we too are glad to be in the Midwest and have been enjoying our new home.

[@christopher4100]

I've been wanting to move to AZ for a while. That's when I originally discovered your channel. I currently live in the Poconos and yes the winters suck. I usually vacation to Arizona because i enjoy the mountain views and bright blue skies. What ruined it for me was the price hike out there. As you guys know houses more then dubbled in Arizona and my house only went up maybe 50 thousand if I'm lucky. I'm currently mortgage free but the house is only worth like 240 thousand, and that wouldn't get me much in Arizona. Well, enough about me you have a good healthy family and that's all that matters. God has blessed you in so many ways looking forward to more videos, stay safe..🙂

[@LivinOurDreamz]

It wasn’t exactly cheap, because home prices are up everywhere, but we are happy with how much more house we got in Michigan for the money then we could have in the Valley. And we’ve seen our family more in the last year than we have in awhile. Always things to be grateful for, even when we’re cold and missing the warm weather. lol It’s crazy how much the cost of living has changed in AZ and a lot of people feel your pain regarding having to change moving plans. Hopefully it’s just a delay, home prices will come back down to earth and you’re able to make it happen in the future.

[@christopher4100]

One quick question that song when I drift away....who sings that song. It sounds cool 😎

[@LivinOurDreamz]

It’s called Miss You Much by Gold Flow. It came from Epidemic Sounds.

[@christopher4100]

@@LivinOurDreamz thank you 😊

[@JEEPIMPACT]

wow that is crazy, one extreme to another. with that said Michigan definitely seems more extreme to me, but I bet the summer is awesome. I'm leaving Phoenix to Central Florida, I'm not looking forward to mowing a lawn. If I had to bet, you will enjoy Michigan much more, seems like there is more to do.

[@helenabrus191]

It can be tough; I moved to Ohio from Florida in February 2005; some winters are better than others; this year was AWFUL; took 5 days to chip away at the ice, sleet, snow from the driveway. Today I cleared almost all the ice (2" - 3") on the deck which faces north and no sun. My friends just got back from Florida; guess what I'm thinking? Yup, then I remember July and August humidity and bugs and I'm happy again in Central Ohio.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Yep, we keep remembering those brutal summers we had in AZ and it snaps us back to reality!

[@Mita7401]

Glad you all had a good/bearable winter so far! This week will be in the high 70’s down here 😎. We’ve had some cold though - been in the 50’s 😬 😅🤣🤣. I won’t complain!

[@LivinOurDreamz]

50’s?!? We’ll take some of that “cold” over here! 😆 We will be enjoying the teens and 20s again on Wednesday…

[@jaybee608]

I was beginning to wonder if you guys were frozen solid! But truth be told, I would enjoy living anywhere with the ones I love!

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Frozen solid…that’s funny! Lol You’re right though. When you’re with the right people, you can enjoy life anywhere.

[@scottjackson5422]

I been in Michigan for all 46 years of my life. I would go to Missouri or Kansas.

[@colleenporter316]

I feel ya! Retired and moved back east in Dec..... brrrrr! I think I'm gonna be a snowbird! Spring, summer and fall are great but this will be the last winter up north... AZ lookin' pretty good right now! :)

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Snowbirding is the perfect solution, isn’t it? That’s something we’re dreaming of doing.

[@standdown4929]

It's been 70-80 degrees for the last 4 weeks. I have been putting in my garden. It's is suppose to get cold for the next couple of days 51-54 degrees, with rain on Wednesday.... I have lived here my entire life, so I am used to it.... I can't imaging living in a freezer, you are braver than I am.... Glad to see you all are happy and healthy and enjoying yourselves... ❤

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Those temps sound great! We need a few years of cold weather roughing it to get used to this weather again. But yes, life is still good and everyone is making the most out of it!

[@Vegan84]

Me and my family are moving to Arizona from Montana . Im looking forward to the warm weather in AZ

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Enjoy the desert. It’s a beautiful place. Summer’s coming so you will get plenty of the warmth soon!

[@travissmith9488]

Winter wasn't bad at all. January to March with some nice warmer days sprinkled in. If you want a little sunnier and less snow move to SE Michigan like Ann Arbor. A nice warm trip in February breaks up the winter perfectly.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

We took a trip to Florida this past winter and it made all the difference!

[@mgarner1227]

LOL at the start of your video. And when Venus said "its been since then since I have seen grass" I remembered growing up in Connecticut and going months through the winter without seeing grass. "Mowing the snow!" And of course the boys are jumping in the ice puddles-my boys would do the same thing. Winter in Louisiana is wet and humid. Like it is most of the rest of the year.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

The boys are making the best of the weather, getting as wet and muddy as possible with some good snowball fights in between. Yesterday’s power outage was due to flooding and our backyard is now a pond after a ton more rain today. It makes us appreciate the snow a little more. lol

[@hotchocolatekss]

We're moving out of AZ next month. Thankfully where we're going, it won't snow often in the Winter but I will miss the AZ Winters. It's been freezing at night here in Queen Creek though so I'm already cold haha. Good to see you guys!

[@LivinOurDreamz]

There seems to be a mass exodus of subscribers leaving right now. Lol Sounds like you’ll have mild winters and summer can’t be as bad as AZ, so that’s a plus! Good luck with everything!

[@hotchocolatekss]

@@LivinOurDreamz oh yes!! Quite a few friends of mine have left or are leaving. Thank you!! So glad you guys made it through the first winter back okay!

[@katiepop3442]

Hey yall....I miss your arizona vids...I will be going down to Az to check things out in the fall

[@LivinOurDreamz]

We missed those AZ vids this winter. Lol Hope you have a good visit. Hopefully the weather will be cooler when you go.

[@suekaiser4163]

Moved back to IL after 6 yrs in AZ. I don't miss Az at all!!

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Glad it was a good move back for you!

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

I’m considering northern AZ or Hawaii! Yes two extremes but both have unlimited sunshine! Currently in Eastern Washington near Spokane and it’s awful ! Winter started early this year and summer was so fast and Smokey so basically it’s only winter here! I need to be closer to the equator !!!!!

[@Billothy69]

Avoid Flagstaff if you don't want a lot of snow. Currently living there, and not only that but the job market is absolute ass with very low pay.

[@terryhester6168]

Hello 👋 ! You are the best , I am moving in March to Tucson Arizona , I don’t like winter cold , ice , snow , I am ready for Arizona , I really miss you guys in Arizona ! But you are wonderful people , lol 😂 Go back to Arizona 😊

[@Lovedance5678]

Arizona is the worst place on earth. We lived in the Chandler/Gilbert Area for 3 years and hated it. When we moved we too were done with the snow and ice all our lives in Long Island NY. But we hauled ass back to the East Coast as fast as we could. Terrible mistake to move AZ. The first year was cool because no snow and ice, but then we missed the seasons and normal landscape of the East Coast, friendly people, culture, and good food so much. We settled in PA about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh, and we are loving it, snow and all.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Have fun in Tucson Terry! Can’t blame you for wanting to get away from the cold! Hopefully we’ll be back out to visit AZ one of these days.

[@Sonikbytes]

the kid is right it is that frigid wind that will get ya everytime

[@ewetoob137]

Yep, 40's actually do feel downright balmy! 😎

[@LivinOurDreamz]

We’ll take it and pretend it’s the 70s. 😁

[@davidparnell1903]

51 degrees in Phoenix this morning! Highs today 71

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Sounds nice!

[@tommackay7433]

You folks should have tried New Mexico. Cooler than Arizona but much warmer than Michigan.

[@nancyb.473]

I miss the outings but I can’t complain specially in today’s inflation

[@hotchocolatekss]

LOL not the old flame 😂

[@salliemoore5472]

40 degrees in the midwest this time of year is a heatwave lol

[@LivinOurDreamz]

It sure is! lol

[@nachovidal69]

Hey Brian..........Venus is for sure thinking about either BillyBob or Jerome.........Be careful KING LOL

[@LivinOurDreamz]

I’ve got my eyes on her! lol

[@lindabartlett9963]

It was 86 degrees today in Austin. Sorry, I had to say it. BUT, don’t be jealous ‘cause come Thursday your cold stuff (how dare you) is going to blow down here and make us miserable. Are you happy now? Haha. Stay warm and close your eyes and just think of spring (and Billy Bob too).

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Ha! That Billy Bob…We didn’t feel right about keeping all this cold weather to ourselves. Sharing is caring, right?? 😉

[@fruitbowlk]

Our winter really wasn't that bad in VA. But I'm not interested in the cold or show as I get older. I lived in NYC, Florida and VA. I would take Sun 🌞 and nice weather over cold and snow any day.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Yep, the older you get, the harder it is to deal with the cold. We hope snowbirding is in our future.

[@nunyafawkingbiz]

@@LivinOurDreamzthe idea of snowboarding is better than actually doing it ! Unless you grew up snowboarding it’s not fun! I went recently with a group of friends and I was so excited because I was so happy to find something to help pass winter by but I got on that hill and I damaged my legs and got a concussion ! Never again ! People who snowboard often have horrible feet and leg injuries just from the snow boots! It’s not as glamorous as they make it seem it’s an extreme sport and the idea is better than actually doing it 😂

[@norsegleeclub1925]

Have you herd from your az friends

[@jeffreyhood2502]

I’m moving back to Midwest from Arizona

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Good luck with everything!

[@terryhester6168]

I can’t wait to get out of this cold winter weather , snow and ice , cold freezing , Arizona I am so ready for you ! I am not going Winter ! 👎👎👎

[@venk777]

Why not have a winter home here in AZ?

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Wish we could. We need a little more cash to swing that!

[@juniedavis1680]

I'm still living in a pandemic. So therefore, I'm mostly isolating. It is painful.

[@LivinOurDreamz]

Sorry that this has been such a difficult time for you Junie. Praying there are brighter days ahead for you in the not too distant future.

[@juniedavis1680]

@@LivinOurDreamz Thank You.

[@chrissylovinmylife]

I truly don’t believe the wife is happy about living in Michigan. I sense she’s only doing it to keep hubby happy. Smh 🤦🏽‍♀️