Theres no place like home....

Yes, we have a home! We finally have a home! We officially moved in on October 29th. It was our Halloween miracle! After 3 long months in a hotel we are finally getting settled here in California. It feels good, REALLY good. I love it!( and yes, I just said that using Nachos accent)

Here are some Nielsen Family Updates.

Our little Lia turned 3! We had a great party with a face painter and balloon artist the day before Halloween. This all happened two days after we moved in. I think I was a bit over my head with that one BUT we pulled it off. It was a wonderful fun party but I was also sad. My baby girl is no longer a baby. She is a big girl now.They really DO grow up too fast! Oh... and it was Lorens birthday too. He kind of got the shaft. Sorry Loren:(

Lia is such a princess and super girly. Way more than I ever was.

Lia also just started ballet. This was something I have dreamed about having her do! I'm so glad that she wanted to do it. The week she turned 3 she started:) I love seeing her dance, it just melts my heart. She takes a class her with best friend Ada. I'm sure glad these two have each other.

Rowan is doing well also. Hes isn't doing sports at the moment but Basketball is next. He is such a Wii head that it drives me nuts!! Hes way too good for a four year old. He has his Buddy Ethan, Ada's twin brother whom he loves. We often go on little adventures with these four.

Loren and I just ran The Saint George Marathon. I'm glad I decided to run it all though it was extremely difficult for me. I'm just not in as good of shape as I was during my first marathon training but I did it. Loren ran with me which I thought was sweet. I trained during all of the "living in a hotel" chaos and I think it helped keep me stay sane. I also ran it with Ken and Jen (Loren sis and brother in law) and my sister Heather. We had a ball!

My in laws came into town last month to help us move in and to join us for The Price Is Right! That was one CRAZY experience and something that Ive always wanted to do. If I go again, Im going in a large crazy group. You have a way better chance of getting on if you do. We were bummed we didn't get on but we had fun. It airs November 18th I think. We were right in the middle four or so rows back.

We love our house but have a lot of painting ahead of us. You know me, I cant have white walls in my house. I need color! I will post pics as we do each room. We also have a backyard that is dirt and a dead front lawn. I do not have a green thumb but am hoping that I can grow one. Lots to do! Im just not feeling super motivated but I need to get on the ball. Metallic Orange Baby!

So theres a small little update on our family. Loren and I sure do miss our friends and family in Utah but we know that this is where we are to be. It was a long prayerful process and we know that this is the Lords plan for us. We love our new ward and already have many friends. The kids are happy and life here is good. We feel like we have opened a new chapter in our life and are grateful for new experiences and new friendships. I'm excited to see whats in store for us. I will try and keep you all updated, especially for my two Moms that are far away.