Fernley, Nevada 89408

So, here we are in Fernley, Nevada. Where is that, you might ask? Well, it's about 30 miles west of Reno, Nevada...which is nowhere near Las Vegas, aka the reason for my new blog title. We moved here from the midwest last September, and have had many requests for us to "meet us in Las Vegas!" Um, it's over 6 hours away. So...no, we do not hang out there every weekend. Anyway, I had to get that off my chest. Most people only know Reno's location if we mention Lake Tahoe is nearby. It is an awesome place to live. The weather is fantastic, as we just finished our first winter here. In Fernley, we had snow maybe...4 days. Total. And that's no shoveling required. Usually it's in the 40's and 50's, with a few days here and there under 30. Coming from the arctic cold that is South Dakota, it has been heaven. I work in Reno, thus I have a 30-40 minute commute two times a day, four+ days a week. I really don't mind the commute; it gives me time to eat my breakfast, pray, enjoy the scenery (mountains the whole way) and get myself prepared for work/home. We have so much to look forward to now that the temperatures are getting warmer. We spent a little time hiking before winter hit, but haven't gotten out to Tahoe as of yet. Heath is going to get a fishing license, and Laila is excited about getting a "fishing stick" so that she can help out. The food choices are much more advanced than in Sioux Falls, as we have a Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and a food co-op as well. I have remained mostly vegan, and as of December have gone gluten-free. It has been challenging combining the two, but I am always up for an adventure. With the new blog, I plan on chatting about food, family, and the fearless adventures we have here in Northern Nevada...stay tuned.

A New Avenue

Well, it's been a long time since I have written anything relating to, well, anything. My life has been so busy in the last 6+ months that I have neglected to write about my new adventures and experiences. A much needed revamp is coming around the corner. The one year experiment has turned out to be much more than I expected. I have a much healthier family, food-wise. I have a husband that agrees that you don't have to eat meat with every meal. He cooks too! He does an amazing job choosing vegan/semi-vegan recipes each week and is getting better and better at cooking. I admire his viracity and his exploration into the unknown. With my life becoming a little more routine, I now believe I have time to change things up a bit and blog more often. I plan on changing the concept for the blog, but am in the midst of choosing a new name. A new year brings me to challenge myself to learn more about things that are pertinent to the future. I will write something up sometime soon....stay tuned.