Happy birthday, Arizona! We're forever your Valentine ❤️

We heart you, Arizona. So it's no coincidence your birthday falls on Feb. 14, the day when everyone is celebrating love.

We love your cactus,

 

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your amazing desert landscapes,

 

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the rumbling of monsoon storms,

 

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and sunsets you sometimes have to pull over to the side of the road and watch.

 

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We love your sunny falls and winters,

 

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even if it means putting up with an intolerable summer.

 

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But it's OK because we have margaritas to keep us cool.

 

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And when it's too hot we'll escape to a sky island...

 

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to get lost in the trees,

 

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and visit again when it snows.

 

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We love your wildlife,

 

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even if we have to love them from afar.

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We love that most days are good for hiking,

 

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but every day is a good day to eat a taco.

 

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We love marveling over the Grand Canyon,

 

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and Sabino Canyon,

 

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actually, all canyons here are great.

 

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We love taking day trips to neighboring towns,

 

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and finding something unusual along the way.

 

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Have we even mentioned the food yet?

 

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But mostly, we love that you are home.

 

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Happy big 1-0-5, Arizona!