There versus Here.

What I miss from Indiana:

- friends there, of course
- flat open land around me
- relatively minimal traffic (and more space for driving)
- having most everything I want within a mile or two
- McAlister's Deli (and sweet tea)
- Einstein Bros bagels (with schmears - I <3 their cream cheese)
- sunsets! - although the best ones were on the farm in IA. But that's more in the summer, and perhaps sunsets here will improve in summer as well.
- thunderstorms, especially in the summer
- cost of living (especially real estate and food)
- lawns that actually dry out when it's not raining :P
- our neighbors were a bit more social/friendly
- YMCA was nearby. Here's it's more hassle to get to one, and there aren't many health clubs or gyms with child care.
- Easy free parking wherever you go (excluding downtown Indianapolis).

What I like about Seattle:

- variety of eateries (although there were plenty in Indy, but we didn't go there very often just to eat, since it was 50+ miles away)
- coffee shops everywhere
- foodie grocery stores (and many grocery chains to choose from)
- "The Sound" (and Lake Washington is nice too, when I get a view of it)
- milder winter temps (no bronchitis so far this winter, knock on wood!)
- IKEA is half an hour away instead of two hours ;)
- more crunchy moms
- more appreciation for recycling, environmental issues, natural resources, etc
- greater flexibility regarding health care options
- theoretically more movie and concert options - not that I get to do this yet
- Yoga! A lot of options. But I can't do this yet either. Someday. ;)

I may add to the lists as I think of more things...