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.