My advice: if you're second guessing your first idea go with the second option. Totally not because I live in Utah but go with the more challenging one. You'll learn, grow and maybe appreciate it later in life
I totally understand this sentiment, but as someone who's moved a lot, I'd say trust your original instinct. Don't jump ship before you give the original plan a chance. This will provide more stability. If you decide then that you're really in love with Utah, you can always come back when you're more financially stable. Sending love
As someone who has experience in both - they are both amazing. However! It really depends on what type of scene/vibe you’re going for. Arizona is hands down my favorite place to be. The food and entertainment, as well as free activities to do indoor/outdoor all year round! The weather year round is unbeatable, you are a 1-2 hour drive to snow and a 4-5 hour drive to the beach. Plus all of the hikes and lakes and rivers right here in our Arizona backyard. You get a great spread of both being in AZ, versus having such a specific climate most of the year somewhere like Utah. Either way, you’ll make the right decision. But first intuition is normally always right 😇 good luck to whatever you choose!
My thing is why not just get an apartment for like a year whether it’s AZ or Utah so you can feel it out and see if you really like the state before making such a big decision and purchasing a house.
Something I did when trying to decide between two job offers recently, might help in your decision: make a list of your top 10 priorities for where you live. Don’t think about any location, just priorities. Then rank those 10 in order from most to least important (10- most, 1-least; there’s a reason). Using that priority list as your base, see how many Phoenix checks off and how many Utah checks off. Time to score. If Phoenix checks off priority 10, it gets 10 pts, and so on (number of points matching that priority #). Do this for both Phoenix and Utah. Whichever has the highest cumulative score is your best choice.
Pregnancy and me were not friends. I have never felt more unwell. It was worth it in the end but it was a nine month exercise in trying to look on the bright side!
As a parent of 3 adult kids, our siblings and their spouses, we all agree we wish we had lived closer to family to foster the grandparent/grandkids relationship. Something to think about 😁
I was going to say the same thing! We have 3 young kids and live close to our families and it has been AMAZING. For us and the kids. It takes a village!!
Only when the grandparents aren’t active and have time to spend with the grandchildren. That was the case for us. We lived close to my parents but they lived in a Avery active retirement community and didn’t have the time except for holidays.
I think you would have to take into consideration a few things -cost of living (which area is more affordable for what you both value most) -which area is easier to visit home (more direct flights. With a child you’ll prefer fewer connections) -which area do you feel you’d have a bigger support system -better activities for children -schools Not sure if that helps. Good luck and best wishes.
You guys are absolutely amazing. This is the kind of relationship that everyone should strive for. Im a mom of 4, had my first at 17 years old. I don’t regret my kids at all, they are my life and my everything but all of my pregnancies were so hard. I basically had to do everything on my own. My last two were emergency c sections and I had to take care of my babies by myself, up every 2 hours throughout the night by myself, after just having a major surgery. Seeing a man like Matt taking care of Abby the way he does is just so heartwarming. Good luck to Abby with her pregnancy. Love you guys.
I just moved from Hawaii to Utah in August and honestly Utah is so beautiful and the people here are super nice. It has a great community and environment for families.
Honestly I live in Utah, and even though I say all this and that about it, it is genuinely one of the best places to grow up, if you like the mountains stay more by the rockies, want to stay more south by Phoenix so everyone's happy? Cedar city or st. George are great places to stay, Utah has been seen as an amazing place for kids to grow up including myself, but whatever you guys decide it will be great. Love you guys
Utah girl here! I personally love and would vote for Utah! Either option will be a great choice. If you want HOT summers, springs and falls and warm winters, I would move to AZ. You have the beautiful desert. So many fun things to do there! If you want snow, cold, four seasons, wonderful summers (long days and beautiful nights, usually not too hot), I would move to Utah. Seems like you have a great support group in both places! After watching you guys for over a year, I think you would like Utah more. There is so much to do! You can do winter sports in the winter. Hikes are gorgeous about any time of year. You have the beautiful mountains that you get to look at all the time. Southern Utah is not far and equally as awesome! Both are only a quick flight from each other or a long drive. Best of luck in your decisions! I know you will make the best one!
Good luck choosing Matt & Abby! I can confirm, this is an extremely hard choice. I absolutely ADORE it in Utah, very friendly warm atmosphere and the views are incredible, if you love there you won’t regret it! But both states are incredible and so much fun! Good luck on your decision! 😊❤️
It surprises me that y’all would want to live so far away from the ocean/beach after seeing how much matt enjoyed surfing in hawaii! But, I also grew up on Lake Michigan so I can’t imagine not being near water. Good luck making ur decision! That is so scary and exciting at the same time! 💛
I moved to Utah 3 years ago and if you like to experience all the fun cool outdoorsy things at different times of the year it’s definitely for you. Not to mention it being super family friendly. The skiing and snowboarding is so close during the winter and the summers do get hot! Southern Utah has to be my favorite place to visit since moving here!
the only people whos vlogs i will always watch are yours. so raw, well put together and so welcoming! i love you guys and thank you sm for the content you put out! you guys are killing it
@@MattandAbby i live in England and I stumbled on your vlogs and they are brilliant and so funny. Hope everything works out well with u guys and the 👶. You truly deserve it .
Don’t move for friends! Move where you feel most at home :) You want to feel fulfilled and happy when its just the 2 (3) of you 😊❤️ Wherever you chose you will love it!
Exactly! You seem more like Utah people to me. I was rather surprised AZ was still on the list. I thought for sure, hands down, without a doubt you'd want to stay close to family, especially with 1 on the way! Family is priceless! I'm sure you can visit friends any time you want. You will have endless support in any location ! Keep It Simple and stay close to family!!!!!
It is not that simple. It is good to have some kind of support network anywhere you live, even more when you are having a baby. You can’t get sitters all the time, unless you wanna be completely “hostage” of your baby/toddler and restrained a lot in your life, having people around that can help you in times of need make life so much easier.
@@fabricio3185 I just meant don’t pick a place for the friends. Life gets busy, their friends in Utah spend half the year in Hawaii. Obviously it is nice to have a great support system, I just meant friends shouldn’t be the only reason you move. Make sure it makes them happy and they feel secure.
Massachusetts is a great place to live... I know it's not like any of your options but it's a wonderful place, lots of history and very good education, lots of culd-a-sacks and beaches! But wherever you move is going to be great!!
Ok I love y’all and have loved watching your videos over the past year! My husband and I are expecting our first baby this April and are currently deciding between two places to live as well and it has been so stressful. I cannot tell you how much I have appreciated your realness and openness with making this decision. I literally felt so alone and your videos have been a huge blessing for me right now. Also I grew up in Utah and am definitely bias but it is a great place to live! Good luck with everything and thanks for all that you guys do. :)
If you guys liked Utah in January just wait until you see it in the Spring, Summer, AND Fall. It’s BeUTAHful!!!! The mountains have SO much to offer and there are endless things to do with young kids.
We lived close to family and far away…You can develop a plan while you are far away from family and it will work out. Also, family is typically willing to travel and help out periodically. I’m from Maryland and loved living in Rhode Island. It’s all about finding a balance! You got this!
My husband and I just moved to AZ in October and it’s AMAZING! You get all weather here! You can drive two hours north to Sedona or Flagstaff and have colder weather, pine trees and snow! I will say- living somewhere where you have friends makes a big difference. We had lived in TX for 8 months and didn’t know anyone there and it was really hard. Hoping y’all move to Phoenix! We love all the sunshine 🙌🏼😍☀️
Average rent in Phoenix is 1400. Scottsdale and flagstaff are more pricey. Triple temp in the summer. I think it got to 120-123 last summer. I've lived in AZ for 7yrs so where I live it's pretty nice. Electric goes up in the summer but down in the winter. Lowest in the winter was about 38°f. Your interaction with little Jack was so adorable Abby! You are going to be a wonderful mother!
You two are so sweet!! Abby, I have not been pregnant but I get terrible headaches and migraines. I don’t know if you wear contacts/glasses already but they have blue light filter glasses that might really help when you’re looking at screens for work/leisure etc. And you should know you are amazing and SO BEAUTIFUL!!
Well, personally speaking, I think my vote goes to Utah. I got really good vibes off you guys there. But whatever you decide, I wish you both all the happiness in the world for you and baby x
Speaking as a resident of North Phoenix, I will say that weather is a huge difference between here and Utah. I just adore you guys, so I'd love to see you guys move here, but it's lots different than Utah. Summers here are 116 degrees and the traffic in the metro area is more dense than in Utah. I think Utah is more wide open but certainly much much colder during the winters. Phoenix winters are why I never want to move, unless it's to Hawaii haha!. It's gorgeous in Phoenix about 8 months out of the year and being able to be outdoors is a huge bonus. I have been here for 21 years and I grew up in Ohio and Missouri, so I was used to seasons changing and icy winters. I don't miss scraping my windshield or driving in winter weather. If you choose Phoenix, look for a place with a pool. You and your kids will live in the pool in the summers. Looking forward to watching your next adventure!
My aunt lives in Prescott, Arizona and absolutely loves it. I’ve been to both states and felt immediately in love, thankfully they’re not too far from each other. Both places have their own natural beauty. They are definitely in my top five place to live. Good luck on this journey!
Good luck with making your choice! I grew up next to Sarah’s parents home, where you guys stayed in Utah, and loved it. I have also spent a lot of time in Phoenix and Mesa Arizona because I have a lot of family there, and I personally prefer Utah and feel very blessed to have grown up here. But Arizona still has a special place in my heart
Southern Utah (St. George area?) might be a good option. You get the best of both worlds--desert, hiking, National Parks, palm trees, etc. and in a 40 minute drive you have skiing, snow, etc. And gorgeous housing throughout. There's some big TH-camr families down there too. Not too far from Vegas, and in between Salt Lake & Phoenix.
St. George Utah is the best of both worlds. Warm and still a drive away from the mountains. Of course, being close to friends and/or family is unbeatable.
Phoenix is a city that's growing. Will definitely meet a lot of your needs (both personal and professional). The weather is just unbeatable in the winter. If you miss Utah, it's only a few hours of driving from Arizona
Arizona is my favorite state. I've lived in 26. It's versatile and just soo lovely 😍 you can have snow ❄ up in the mountains 4 hrs away from the desert 🏜 when you get too hot 🔥 🥵 or when you miss the heat you go back down to the valley to get plenty of sunshine 🌞. You will love it. ❤
I’m from AZ and currently live in UT! Both are great! Sunny AZ will always have a special place in my heart! Think about going on walks and getting out of the house with a baby! Which sounds more pleasing? It’s so important to get out of the house - even a short walk. Good luck :)
My wife and I just spent a while looking for rentals and I totally understand the pain of looking for rentals and especially in Utah there are sooooo many options! We found a lot of options in the lehi/American fork/Saratoga springs areas that we really liked. Wish you guys the best of luck!
Go with Utah! You have all the amazing outdoor activities, but you also get the winter to have different activities. If you’re worried about a doctor, the University of Utah has so many amazing doctors. I lived there for 26 years and would go back in a heart beat if I could!!!
So utah is very family oriented and a good place to raise children. Phoenix is as well but you also have alot more activities here... I've lived in Scottsdale for 30 years and there's always something to do here. Plus year round warm weather. 1 hour away in prescott you can hit the snow or go to the lakes it's very diverse and safe. Lots of great hiking trails too.
You guys could consider flagstaff AZ! It’s closer to Utah for your friends there but still close to friends in AZ. It also has more affordable housing than Phoenix and has seasons (it snows and people ski up there too). As a side note, both of your communities are so amazing you can’t go wrong. You have to pick what feels like home! But also keep in mind where you would feel the most support through this stage of becoming parents. Things will change and you want to be able to relate to those around you as you grow through this phase. Much love and luck!
Move to Utah! Utah summers are so much nicer than Arizona summers. Think of all the fun hiking and outdoor time you would be able to spend with the new baby… plus fall here is beautiful too. I’m 30 weeks pregnant myself and I work as a labor and delivery nurse floating to various hospitals between SLC and Draper. I have plenty of OBGYN or midwife recommendations from a nurse and patient perspective. 👍👍
So me personally, I would rather be close to family. Especially if you're fixing to have a baby. But you do what works best for you. Either way, excited to see your journey!
honeslty AZ is a great option for family, no snow means no scary drives, no natural disasters and abby hates the cold!! AZ had amazing hiking trails and honestly has the most beautiful sunsets!! and you’re only an hour-2 away from snow if you do ever wanna see it! either one is a beautiful state :)
I love being able to see you guys go through this, I went through every step of my moms pregnancy with her and it’s not easy, but you guys are gonna be amazing parents!!!
I live in Tucson, AZ. The summers get old fast but the winters are great. I think you guys should move to wherever your absolute best friends are living. If you aren't going to move where your families are living then you should have some close friends there. That way you will have some support close by.
Split the difference and land somewhere in between. Like Northern Az. Or Southern Utah, Phoenix is hot and some people cannot handle that climate. Hats off to those of you who do. No. Az is alot cooler, but you also get all 4 seasons without the really cold temps from Utah. The prices are higher in both states right now due to the mass exodus from other high costs states so affordable housing is harder to come by, but there are new developments coming on line all the time. You would want to look at all aspects of the area before you decide. Cost of living overall. House, taxes, HOA fees and restrictions (these can be really and restrictive so know before you buy your home), utilities like electricity for AC in PHX or heating fuel in snow country those costs are rising, food, auto ins., auto gas, medical services avail, also a network of friends or family to help with babysitting or just to connect. Do what is best for your Family and no one else, but do your research on all the costs because you dont want to be caught off guard. Good luck and happy hunting.
I vote Utah because it's beautiful and I absolutely love it every time I visit. The mountains are breathtaking and the people are so sweet and genuine ❤. But in the end you have to make the choice that is best for you. Good luck😊
he is literally so amazing like he loves her so much and is so supportive in giving her whatever she needs whenever cause one shes the love of his life and two shes growing a human being. ahhh I'm in love with their relationship!!!
As someone who lives in AZ and moved here from a cold climate you can’t beat Arizona!! Arizona has some many different landscapes and we even get snow and have mountains! We have two ski resorts, we have Sedona hands down best place! Plus it does get cold here and it’s snowed in the valley before haha doesn’t last long but has happened! 6 hours from the ocean, 2 hours from the mountains, close to Colorado and Utah if you’re wanting to visit lol but Utah is awesome too!! Whatever you decide will be perfect for your family
I've only lived in Europe, but move, where you have a support system. Especially with your firstborn you will need help. Whether it's family or friends, there need to be people you support you no matter what
Before I found out you were expecting I had no idea you knew Sarah & Derek. But here you are with them again here in Utah! How fun! I am voting for Utah!
Just found your channel. I love watching your guys journey and hope nothing but the best for you! Being a mama is difficult at times but totally worth all the hard work!
It’s gonna be either a difficult choice or an easy one…I feel like Utah had a lot to do with you guys! Felt (through the screen) more at home..it seemed! Whatever the choice it will be amazing!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ pregnant and sleepy and hungry are really the thing going on till the end (I remember when I was). Love you dudes
you should look into Hello Landing! They are furnished and you can stay as long as you like or give them a months notice to move out. You can move across cities or even into a different Landing in the same city whenever you want.
Rent is SO high here in Utah. The closer you get to the point of the mountain (Lehi/Draper) or downtown SLC, the more expensive the rent. The place you looked at is one of the most ridiculously expensive places you could have looked at. Provo UT and Ogden, UT, can give you cheaper housing, especially if you find a basement. If you want to have grass in your yard, pick Utah. If you want rocks in your yard for your kids to hurt their hands and knees on, pick Arizona.
I think you both seemed more at HOME 🏡 in Utah. You are all about family, friends, and adventure. I think that if you are second guessing your first choice then there must be a reason. Either way I wish you both the best. Congratulations on your new baby and your next chapter in life…
I used to live in Missouri for a year + have been in Utah my whole life. Utah is perfect for raising a family and having couples that are younger! Sooo many couples are young with kiddos:) I also used to go to high school with the beestons:) go pioneers:)
When you guys landed in Chicago I was like is there a chance that I’ll just run into you. But then that was not the mystery state. I also fly all the time for sports and that airport just brought back so many memories
You guys are so optimistic that you’ll love wherever you end up! Though if you move to phoenix there is this super cool place called Bam Kazam (it’s called a human arcade and is like an escape room/obstacle course), right outside of Phoenix. Highly recommend if you want a quick adventure! 💛💛
Phoenix is a day trip away from southern Utah, Vegas, mountains WITH snow, mountains without snow, AND the California beaches…so many opportunities for content 😉
Wishing you the best in your new endeavors. I just moved to Arizona from California last year and I am very happy with that choice. I love my job. Utah is beautiful though.
I never comment on videos, but I feel compelled to here.... stay by family! You need all the support in the first years after a baby, especially your first one!
I live in Utah and feel like you would fit in super well! We get a good taste of all 4 seasons. Snowy winters (great for skiing/snowboarding) and warm summers (great for hiking/camping/national parks, etc.) You’d also fit in well with the culture because there are TONS of young parents here. My husband and I are 22 and have a 1 year old son. People here are very kind and welcoming and there is a big focus on family. But, I know you guys will make the best decision for your family! Love your videos!! ❤️ (p.s let’s be friends if you move here!!)
I can’t really suggest where to move because I am biased. I lived in Utah for a short while and loved it and want to move back some time so obviously I want them to move to Utah but it is obviously completely their decision and I don’t want to influence that.
You guys are such adventurous people and I think that Arizona fits you guys better because you like to be outside and do outdoor things! Not saying that in Utah you can't be outside but you guys like to hike in hot weather and be in the water. You guys would have a blast going to the lake with Jatie and Della! My vote is Phoenix all the way!!!
Abby, you are so pretty! I wish I looked like you! I’m a teenager and I’m super insecure about myself. You seem like a super confident person and a great role model! You are going to be an amazing mom!❤️😭
I side with Utah, I have lived in Utah my whole life. I love it, the people in Utah are so kind and the community’s around your house are most the time amazing. My aunt and uncle moved to phoenix for about a year and decoder Utah was more enjoyable for them. I understand that finding a place to live is hard right now. But the change that I can meet you guys in public I would say Utah😅
Honestly, the second guessing thing is really telling. I might not be moving anytime soon- but I did second guess last year. And honestly, a good decision. My commute got so much better for my job at my dream company.
I got that crepe maker for my wedding! It’s amazing!! Also, I didn’t have an OB until I was 20 weeks pregnant and all went well. So try and not stress too much :)
Phoenix AZ is BEAUTIFUL! Arizona has sun🌼☀️ pretty much guarenteed! (something crazy like 350 days out of 365 😅) and they also have mountains ⛰! Fresh fruit right off the tree 🌳🍋🍊, GORGEOUS sunsets🌅, awesome trails🏜🌵, palms🌴 etc! But of course excited to see wherever you move to!
All I can say is you guys are going to change your mind so many times and mind you once the baby arrives safely 🙏 you guys are going want to live somewhere where family or friends are close to help out feel comfortable. I think sit down and just imagine where if you guys have to be forever in a state or area where would you guys be Utah looks like somewhere you guys are exploring ❤️ good luck
COME OUT TO AZ WE WILL SUPPORT YOU! If you’re here on the 25th please come say hi…we have 75 young adults and many have done what you guys are looking to do! The baby would thrive in this amazing weather!!! Please please please come out. I moved from Oregon 3 years ago and it was the best choice I ever made!
My advice: if you're second guessing your first idea go with the second option. Totally not because I live in Utah but go with the more challenging one. You'll learn, grow and maybe appreciate it later in life
“Totally not because I live in Utah” 🤣🤣🤣
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I completely agree if you even had second thoughts on the first option, it probably wasn’t meant to be
I totally understand this sentiment, but as someone who's moved a lot, I'd say trust your original instinct. Don't jump ship before you give the original plan a chance. This will provide more stability. If you decide then that you're really in love with Utah, you can always come back when you're more financially stable. Sending love
@@charlesbrooks5003 that is a great point!! Thank you for the insight! Sending love
As someone who has experience in both - they are both amazing. However! It really depends on what type of scene/vibe you’re going for. Arizona is hands down my favorite place to be. The food and entertainment, as well as free activities to do indoor/outdoor all year round! The weather year round is unbeatable, you are a 1-2 hour drive to snow and a 4-5 hour drive to the beach. Plus all of the hikes and lakes and rivers right here in our Arizona backyard. You get a great spread of both being in AZ, versus having such a specific climate most of the year somewhere like Utah. Either way, you’ll make the right decision. But first intuition is normally always right 😇 good luck to whatever you choose!
4 hours to a beach omg that's so far!!
My thing is why not just get an apartment for like a year whether it’s AZ or Utah so you can feel it out and see if you really like the state before making such a big decision and purchasing a house.
They probably want something more stable and permanent with the baby coming and everything.
It's their decision 🤷♀️
I believe purchasing a house isn't such a big decision when you have money. And they can always rent it out.
Something I did when trying to decide between two job offers recently, might help in your decision: make a list of your top 10 priorities for where you live. Don’t think about any location, just priorities. Then rank those 10 in order from most to least important (10- most, 1-least; there’s a reason). Using that priority list as your base, see how many Phoenix checks off and how many Utah checks off. Time to score. If Phoenix checks off priority 10, it gets 10 pts, and so on (number of points matching that priority #). Do this for both Phoenix and Utah. Whichever has the highest cumulative score is your best choice.
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Abby's consistent expression of just 🙂😐 is pregnancy working it's magic 😅 I feel ya!!!
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Pregnancy and me were not friends. I have never felt more unwell. It was worth it in the end but it was a nine month exercise in trying to look on the bright side!
@@armstrongcatherine I have an aunt that had a baby in the middle of summer she was pretty miserable
6:07 - 6:15 was the cutest moment of this video. I can imagine the amount of support mat is giving abby during her pregnancy.
You’re too kind!
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As a parent of 3 adult kids, our siblings and their spouses, we all agree we wish we had lived closer to family to foster the grandparent/grandkids relationship. Something to think about 😁
I was going to say the same thing! We have 3 young kids and live close to our families and it has been AMAZING. For us and the kids. It takes a village!!
Only when the grandparents aren’t active and have time to spend with the grandchildren. That was the case for us. We lived close to my parents but they lived in a Avery active retirement community and didn’t have the time except for holidays.
@@mountainsidefarm8357 I’m sorry to hear that!! I have 4 siblings and their families around also so it’s def worth it for us to stick around.
Go where ever your family lives, 1st baby your gonna want the help! Coming from a mom of 2 little ones!! Best of luck 💕💕
I think you would have to take into consideration a few things
-cost of living (which area is more affordable for what you both value most)
-which area is easier to visit home (more direct flights. With a child you’ll prefer fewer connections)
-which area do you feel you’d have a bigger support system
-better activities for children
-schools
Not sure if that helps. Good luck and best wishes.
these are such good tips for them!!
Absolutely right
You guys are absolutely amazing. This is the kind of relationship that everyone should strive for. Im a mom of 4, had my first at 17 years old. I don’t regret my kids at all, they are my life and my everything but all of my pregnancies were so hard. I basically had to do everything on my own. My last two were emergency c sections and I had to take care of my babies by myself, up every 2 hours throughout the night by myself, after just having a major surgery. Seeing a man like Matt taking care of Abby the way he does is just so heartwarming. Good luck to Abby with her pregnancy. Love you guys.
I just moved from Hawaii to Utah in August and honestly Utah is so beautiful and the people here are super nice. It has a great community and environment for families.
Honestly I live in Utah, and even though I say all this and that about it, it is genuinely one of the best places to grow up, if you like the mountains stay more by the rockies, want to stay more south by Phoenix so everyone's happy? Cedar city or st. George are great places to stay, Utah has been seen as an amazing place for kids to grow up including myself, but whatever you guys decide it will be great. Love you guys
Utah girl here! I personally love and would vote for Utah! Either option will be a great choice. If you want HOT summers, springs and falls and warm winters, I would move to AZ. You have the beautiful desert. So many fun things to do there! If you want snow, cold, four seasons, wonderful summers (long days and beautiful nights, usually not too hot), I would move to Utah. Seems like you have a great support group in both places! After watching you guys for over a year, I think you would like Utah more. There is so much to do! You can do winter sports in the winter. Hikes are gorgeous about any time of year. You have the beautiful mountains that you get to look at all the time. Southern Utah is not far and equally as awesome! Both are only a quick flight from each other or a long drive. Best of luck in your decisions! I know you will make the best one!
Good luck choosing Matt & Abby! I can confirm, this is an extremely hard choice. I absolutely ADORE it in Utah, very friendly warm atmosphere and the views are incredible, if you love there you won’t regret it! But both states are incredible and so much fun! Good luck on your decision! 😊❤️
Such a hard decision 😭
It surprises me that y’all would want to live so far away from the ocean/beach after seeing how much matt enjoyed surfing in hawaii! But, I also grew up on Lake Michigan so I can’t imagine not being near water. Good luck making ur decision! That is so scary and exciting at the same time! 💛
I moved to Utah 3 years ago and if you like to experience all the fun cool outdoorsy things at different times of the year it’s definitely for you. Not to mention it being super family friendly. The skiing and snowboarding is so close during the winter and the summers do get hot! Southern Utah has to be my favorite place to visit since moving here!
the only people whos vlogs i will always watch are yours. so raw, well put together and so welcoming! i love you guys and thank you sm for the content you put out! you guys are killing it
You’re so kind! Thank you!!
@@MattandAbby i live in England and I stumbled on your vlogs and they are brilliant and so funny. Hope everything works out well with u guys and the 👶. You truly deserve it .
Don’t move for friends! Move where you feel most at home :) You want to feel fulfilled and happy when its just the 2 (3) of you 😊❤️ Wherever you chose you will love it!
Exactly! You seem more like Utah people to me. I was rather surprised AZ was still on the list. I thought for sure, hands down, without a doubt you'd want to stay close to family, especially with 1 on the way! Family is priceless! I'm sure you can visit friends any time you want. You will have endless support in any location ! Keep It Simple and stay close to family!!!!!
It is not that simple. It is good to have some kind of support network anywhere you live, even more when you are having a baby. You can’t get sitters all the time, unless you wanna be completely “hostage” of your baby/toddler and restrained a lot in your life, having people around that can help you in times of need make life so much easier.
@@fabricio3185 I just meant don’t pick a place for the friends. Life gets busy, their friends in Utah spend half the year in Hawaii. Obviously it is nice to have a great support system, I just meant friends shouldn’t be the only reason you move. Make sure it makes them happy and they feel secure.
Massachusetts is a great place to live... I know it's not like any of your options but it's a wonderful place, lots of history and very good education, lots of culd-a-sacks and beaches! But wherever you move is going to be great!!
Ok I love y’all and have loved watching your videos over the past year! My husband and I are expecting our first baby this April and are currently deciding between two places to live as well and it has been so stressful. I cannot tell you how much I have appreciated your realness and openness with making this decision. I literally felt so alone and your videos have been a huge blessing for me right now. Also I grew up in Utah and am definitely bias but it is a great place to live! Good luck with everything and thanks for all that you guys do. :)
Hey Matt and Abby I just wanted to say I cannot wait to see y’all become amazing parents!! I love your channel so much! 💗
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If you guys liked Utah in January just wait until you see it in the Spring, Summer, AND Fall. It’s BeUTAHful!!!! The mountains have SO much to offer and there are endless things to do with young kids.
I recommend living near family. Not only does it help on the babysitting, but you have to consider if something were to ever happen to you both.
UTAH IS THE BEST !! I’ve lived here my entire life and still run outside when there are beautiful mountains sunsets!
So jealous of that view
We lived close to family and far away…You can develop a plan while you are far away from family and it will work out. Also, family is typically willing to travel and help out periodically. I’m from Maryland and loved living in Rhode Island. It’s all about finding a balance! You got this!
My husband and I just moved to AZ in October and it’s AMAZING! You get all weather here! You can drive two hours north to Sedona or Flagstaff and have colder weather, pine trees and snow! I will say- living somewhere where you have friends makes a big difference. We had lived in TX for 8 months and didn’t know anyone there and it was really hard. Hoping y’all move to Phoenix! We love all the sunshine 🙌🏼😍☀️
Average rent in Phoenix is 1400. Scottsdale and flagstaff are more pricey. Triple temp in the summer. I think it got to 120-123 last summer. I've lived in AZ for 7yrs so where I live it's pretty nice. Electric goes up in the summer but down in the winter. Lowest in the winter was about 38°f.
Your interaction with little Jack was so adorable Abby! You are going to be a wonderful mother!
You two are so sweet!! Abby, I have not been pregnant but I get terrible headaches and migraines. I don’t know if you wear contacts/glasses already but they have blue light filter glasses that might really help when you’re looking at screens for work/leisure etc. And you should know you are amazing and SO BEAUTIFUL!!
Well, personally speaking, I think my vote goes to Utah. I got really good vibes off you guys there. But whatever you decide, I wish you both all the happiness in the world for you and baby x
Speaking as a resident of North Phoenix, I will say that weather is a huge difference between here and Utah. I just adore you guys, so I'd love to see you guys move here, but it's lots different than Utah. Summers here are 116 degrees and the traffic in the metro area is more dense than in Utah. I think Utah is more wide open but certainly much much colder during the winters. Phoenix winters are why I never want to move, unless it's to Hawaii haha!. It's gorgeous in Phoenix about 8 months out of the year and being able to be outdoors is a huge bonus. I have been here for 21 years and I grew up in Ohio and Missouri, so I was used to seasons changing and icy winters. I don't miss scraping my windshield or driving in winter weather. If you choose Phoenix, look for a place with a pool. You and your kids will live in the pool in the summers. Looking forward to watching your next adventure!
I hope everything goes well for you guys! And that your baby is as cute as Jack. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Utah feels more like the Howard Fam vibes. You both seemed just truly happy and more at ease in Utah. Whatever you choose it’s going to be beautiful!
My aunt lives in Prescott, Arizona and absolutely loves it. I’ve been to both states and felt immediately in love, thankfully they’re not too far from each other. Both places have their own natural beauty. They are definitely in my top five place to live. Good luck on this journey!
Good luck with making your choice! I grew up next to Sarah’s parents home, where you guys stayed in Utah, and loved it. I have also spent a lot of time in Phoenix and Mesa Arizona because I have a lot of family there, and I personally prefer Utah and feel very blessed to have grown up here. But Arizona still has a special place in my heart
Southern Utah (St. George area?) might be a good option.
You get the best of both worlds--desert, hiking, National Parks, palm trees, etc. and in a 40 minute drive you have skiing, snow, etc. And gorgeous housing throughout. There's some big TH-camr families down there too.
Not too far from Vegas, and in between Salt Lake & Phoenix.
TEXAS! The weather, the people, the food, the wide open spaces…it’s truly an amazing place to live!
St. George Utah is the best of both worlds. Warm and still a drive away from the mountains. Of course, being close to friends and/or family is unbeatable.
Phoenix is a city that's growing. Will definitely meet a lot of your needs (both personal and professional). The weather is just unbeatable in the winter. If you miss Utah, it's only a few hours of driving from Arizona
Arizona is my favorite state. I've lived in 26. It's versatile and just soo lovely 😍 you can have snow ❄ up in the mountains 4 hrs away from the desert 🏜 when you get too hot 🔥 🥵 or when you miss the heat you go back down to the valley to get plenty of sunshine 🌞. You will love it. ❤
I’m from AZ and currently live in UT! Both are great! Sunny AZ will always have a special place in my heart! Think about going on walks and getting out of the house with a baby! Which sounds more pleasing? It’s so important to get out of the house - even a short walk. Good luck :)
Y'all's energy is just amazing!! Love you guys, honestly makes my day when you post 😊 ❤ ❤
We love you!!
My wife and I just spent a while looking for rentals and I totally understand the pain of looking for rentals and especially in Utah there are sooooo many options! We found a lot of options in the lehi/American fork/Saratoga springs areas that we really liked. Wish you guys the best of luck!
my husband and our little fam just moved here from NC and are on the edge of eagle mountain, right next to saratoga springs!
Go with Utah! You have all the amazing outdoor activities, but you also get the winter to have different activities. If you’re worried about a doctor, the University of Utah has so many amazing doctors. I lived there for 26 years and would go back in a heart beat if I could!!!
So utah is very family oriented and a good place to raise children. Phoenix is as well but you also have alot more activities here... I've lived in Scottsdale for 30 years and there's always something to do here. Plus year round warm weather. 1 hour away in prescott you can hit the snow or go to the lakes it's very diverse and safe. Lots of great hiking trails too.
You guys could consider flagstaff AZ! It’s closer to Utah for your friends there but still close to friends in AZ. It also has more affordable housing than Phoenix and has seasons (it snows and people ski up there too).
As a side note, both of your communities are so amazing you can’t go wrong. You have to pick what feels like home! But also keep in mind where you would feel the most support through this stage of becoming parents. Things will change and you want to be able to relate to those around you as you grow through this phase. Much love and luck!
Move to Utah! Utah summers are so much nicer than Arizona summers. Think of all the fun hiking and outdoor time you would be able to spend with the new baby… plus fall here is beautiful too. I’m 30 weeks pregnant myself and I work as a labor and delivery nurse floating to various hospitals between SLC and Draper. I have plenty of OBGYN or midwife recommendations from a nurse and patient perspective. 👍👍
So me personally, I would rather be close to family. Especially if you're fixing to have a baby. But you do what works best for you. Either way, excited to see your journey!
please move to arizona....
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Oh my goodness! Yes!!! I live in Arizona and I love it!! Chandler is where it is at!!
OMG YES!
You should move to San Diego
Move to Va
honeslty AZ is a great option for family, no snow means no scary drives, no natural disasters and abby hates the cold!! AZ had amazing hiking trails and honestly has the most beautiful sunsets!! and you’re only an hour-2 away from snow if you do ever wanna see it! either one is a beautiful state :)
I love being able to see you guys go through this, I went through every step of my moms pregnancy with her and it’s not easy, but you guys are gonna be amazing parents!!!
I live in Tucson, AZ. The summers get old fast but the winters are great. I think you guys should move to wherever your absolute best friends are living. If you aren't going to move where your families are living then you should have some close friends there. That way you will have some support close by.
Split the difference and land somewhere in between. Like Northern Az. Or Southern Utah, Phoenix is hot and some people cannot handle that climate. Hats off to those of you who do. No. Az is alot cooler, but you also get all 4 seasons without the really cold temps from Utah. The prices are higher in both states right now due to the mass exodus from other high costs states so affordable housing is harder to come by, but there are new developments coming on line all the time. You would want to look at all aspects of the area before you decide. Cost of living overall. House, taxes, HOA fees and restrictions (these can be really and restrictive so know before you buy your home), utilities like electricity for AC in PHX or heating fuel in snow country those costs are rising, food, auto ins., auto gas, medical services avail, also a network of friends or family to help with babysitting or just to connect. Do what is best for your Family and no one else, but do your research on all the costs because you dont want to be caught off guard. Good luck and happy hunting.
I am so excited for y’all. I wish you the best luck. I love you guys so much. Your my favorite people on TH-cam! Congratulations on the baby!!
I vote Utah because it's beautiful and I absolutely love it every time I visit. The mountains are breathtaking and the people are so sweet and genuine ❤. But in the end you have to make the choice that is best for you. Good luck😊
Watching you guys with Jack😭😭
I'm sure you're gonna be amazing parents Matt and Abby❤️❤️❤️
he is literally so amazing like he loves her so much and is so supportive in giving her whatever she needs whenever cause one shes the love of his life and two shes growing a human being. ahhh I'm in love with their relationship!!!
I love y’all! Best of luck finding your new house. And good luck on your pregnancy.
She already found the pregnancy im pretty sure
You’re so kind! Thank you!!
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UTAHHHH do it!!! you will not regret it!! so many adventures within driving distance!! AND its so family oriented!! it"s wonderful.
As someone who lives in AZ and moved here from a cold climate you can’t beat Arizona!! Arizona has some many different landscapes and we even get snow and have mountains! We have two ski resorts, we have Sedona hands down best place! Plus it does get cold here and it’s snowed in the valley before haha doesn’t last long but has happened! 6 hours from the ocean, 2 hours from the mountains, close to Colorado and Utah if you’re wanting to visit lol but Utah is awesome too!! Whatever you decide will be perfect for your family
I've only lived in Europe, but move, where you have a support system. Especially with your firstborn you will need help. Whether it's family or friends, there need to be people you support you no matter what
I'm happy for you all. May you be blessed and feel at peace no matter where you live.
Before I found out you were expecting I had no idea you knew Sarah & Derek. But here you are with them again here in Utah! How fun! I am voting for Utah!
Just found your channel. I love watching your guys journey and hope nothing but the best for you! Being a mama is difficult at times but totally worth all the hard work!
It’s gonna be either a difficult choice or an easy one…I feel like Utah had a lot to do with you guys! Felt (through the screen) more at home..it seemed! Whatever the choice it will be amazing!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ pregnant and sleepy and hungry are really the thing going on till the end (I remember when I was). Love you dudes
It stinks because we have such good community in both place
you should look into Hello Landing! They are furnished and you can stay as long as you like or give them a months notice to move out. You can move across cities or even into a different Landing in the same city whenever you want.
love you all lots!!! praying for you guys and less stress, a smooth move, and a healthy baby, mom and pregnancy 🤍
Rent is SO high here in Utah. The closer you get to the point of the mountain (Lehi/Draper) or downtown SLC, the more expensive the rent. The place you looked at is one of the most ridiculously expensive places you could have looked at. Provo UT and Ogden, UT, can give you cheaper housing, especially if you find a basement.
If you want to have grass in your yard, pick Utah. If you want rocks in your yard for your kids to hurt their hands and knees on, pick Arizona.
I think you both seemed more at HOME 🏡 in Utah. You are all about family, friends, and adventure. I think that if you are second guessing your first choice then there must be a reason. Either way I wish you both the best. Congratulations on your new baby and your next chapter in life…
AHHH OMG YAY!!!! I LOVE U GUYS SO MUCH AND IM SO PROUD OF YALL!!! ( can’t wait for lil dude ) ahhhhhh
I used to live in Missouri for a year + have been in Utah my whole life. Utah is perfect for raising a family and having couples that are younger! Sooo many couples are young with kiddos:) I also used to go to high school with the beestons:) go pioneers:)
Utah mountains are so beautiful, if you move to Utah be ready for crazy weather, it'll snow like a blizzard then 10 min later will be sunny and hot
When you guys landed in Chicago I was like is there a chance that I’ll just run into you. But then that was not the mystery state. I also fly all the time for sports and that airport just brought back so many memories
AZ is warm!! Has mountains. Has snowboarding 2 hours from the valley. 5 hours from the beach!! Lots of hikes, swimming, friends, lakes!!
Peoria Arizona is really nice and the people are super chill and relaxed It’s a wonderful place with lots of fun things to do
You guys are so optimistic that you’ll love wherever you end up! Though if you move to phoenix there is this super cool place called Bam Kazam (it’s called a human arcade and is like an escape room/obstacle course), right outside of Phoenix. Highly recommend if you want a quick adventure! 💛💛
Can we just stop to applaud Matt’s singing voice!!👏🏼
Y’all are so fun to watch.
Praying for y’all and the baby
Phoenix is a day trip away from southern Utah, Vegas, mountains WITH snow, mountains without snow, AND the California beaches…so many opportunities for content 😉
Wishing you the best in your new endeavors. I just moved to Arizona from California last year and I am very happy with that choice. I love my job. Utah is beautiful though.
I never comment on videos, but I feel compelled to here.... stay by family! You need all the support in the first years after a baby, especially your first one!
What a little cutie Jack is! 😍 i am sure that you will find your dream house soon!🏡❤
also i’m in high school and me and all my friends watch you guys and look up to you guys and your relationship so much!!!
Utah all the way! Born and raised here and it’s been amazing. It’s a very family centered place and I’ve always been so close with my family!
I live in Utah and feel like you would fit in super well! We get a good taste of all 4 seasons. Snowy winters (great for skiing/snowboarding) and warm summers (great for hiking/camping/national parks, etc.) You’d also fit in well with the culture because there are TONS of young parents here. My husband and I are 22 and have a 1 year old son. People here are very kind and welcoming and there is a big focus on family. But, I know you guys will make the best decision for your family! Love your videos!! ❤️ (p.s let’s be friends if you move here!!)
I can’t really suggest where to move because I am biased. I lived in Utah for a short while and loved it and want to move back some time so obviously I want them to move to Utah but it is obviously completely their decision and I don’t want to influence that.
My Ob told me to drink Gatorade when I have a headache. It seriously works. Worth a shot if you get a headache again (along with Tylenol)
Seeing little Buddy Jack on your channel made my day!!!!
You guys are awesome! Whatever works out I bet you’ll be so happy!! You guys remind us of us! ♥️
Good Luck on Moving. May God bless your house and your little Family! Love you guys! Hope everything is going well with Abby's Pregnancy..🤍
You guys are such adventurous people and I think that Arizona fits you guys better because you like to be outside and do outdoor things! Not saying that in Utah you can't be outside but you guys like to hike in hot weather and be in the water. You guys would have a blast going to the lake with Jatie and Della! My vote is Phoenix all the way!!!
Abby, you are so pretty! I wish I looked like you! I’m a teenager and I’m super insecure about myself. You seem like a super confident person and a great role model! You are going to be an amazing mom!❤️😭
I side with Utah, I have lived in Utah my whole life. I love it, the people in Utah are so kind and the community’s around your house are most the time amazing. My aunt and uncle moved to phoenix for about a year and decoder Utah was more enjoyable for them. I understand that finding a place to live is hard right now. But the change that I can meet you guys in public I would say Utah😅
We just moved from Phoenix to Idaho. I think you guys would be happier in Utah, I really do!
Honestly, the second guessing thing is really telling. I might not be moving anytime soon- but I did second guess last year. And honestly, a good decision. My commute got so much better for my job at my dream company.
I got that crepe maker for my wedding! It’s amazing!! Also, I didn’t have an OB until I was 20 weeks pregnant and all went well. So try and not stress too much :)
Phoenix AZ is BEAUTIFUL! Arizona has sun🌼☀️ pretty much guarenteed! (something crazy like 350 days out of 365 😅) and they also have mountains ⛰! Fresh fruit right off the tree 🌳🍋🍊, GORGEOUS sunsets🌅, awesome trails🏜🌵, palms🌴 etc! But of course excited to see wherever you move to!
your baby is blessed to have such amazing people for parents! 💚
I live in Utah and spend most vacations in Arizona (or Hawaii), so whichever you pick you might spend a lot of time visiting the other state as well
All I can say is you guys are going to change your mind so many times and mind you once the baby arrives safely 🙏 you guys are going want to live somewhere where family or friends are close to help out feel comfortable. I think sit down and just imagine where if you guys have to be forever in a state or area where would you guys be Utah looks like somewhere you guys are exploring ❤️ good luck
COME OUT TO AZ WE WILL SUPPORT YOU! If you’re here on the 25th please come say hi…we have 75 young adults and many have done what you guys are looking to do! The baby would thrive in this amazing weather!!! Please please please come out. I moved from Oregon 3 years ago and it was the best choice I ever made!
We have an event in AZ on the 25th!