Hi AZ - I live in San Tan Valley, originally from Montana. My husband and I have been here since Jan. 2010 and LoVe it!! I started quilting last January and quilt each Tuesday with some other friends. We currently send our quilts to Alabama for LA cuz she's so very reasonable. Excited to hear you have 6 dogs (and horses)- before retiring I owned a Pet Grooming Salon and got to play with animals all day long. Love to hear from you and other AZ folks.