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Up in the Mountains

June 11, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

It is beautiful here in New Mexico. Jet took us up to Pajarito Mountain so I could take some photos. Of course, there was not a lot of skiing going on up there. The aspen trees around the lodge were beautiful. There were green trees *everywhere*. I could have spent hours hiking here. You know,…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: New Mexico, Photos, Toddler Travel

Before and After

June 10, 2010 by Arena Blake 9 Comments

I’ve been getting lots of compliments on the photos I posted yesterday of my niece, River. Yes, folks, the girl has a pair of bloomers on her head. I thought I’d take a moment (we’re getting ready to leave for the zoo) to show you the before and after photos. I got a “real” camera…

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Filed Under: Living Tagged With: Before and After, Photos

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

June 10, 2010 by Arena Blake 8 Comments

Remember back in February when my niece moved to Denver? During her last weekend in Texas, we made these Rolo Pretzel Turtles together. I don’t know why I never posted this, but as I’m in New Mexico this week, I thought it would be a good post from way back when. These are so much…

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Filed Under: Cooking, Recipes Tagged With: Candy, Dessert, Pretzels, recipes

Review: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

June 10, 2010 by Arena Blake 2 Comments

I’ve been anxiously awaiting this book for quite a while. I loved The Twilight Saga and I was so excited to have the chance to be in that world again. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer is written from the perspective of a newborn vampire that is part of the army…

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Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Stephenie Meyer, Three Stars

Just Playin’

June 9, 2010 by Arena Blake 5 Comments

Last night, we got a fun surprise. My niece, River, came to visit! This morning, after she woke up, Nanna went through her clothes. And River found these bloomers. Of course, she had to put them on her head. She didn’t quite understand why I was intent on taking her picture. I think this look…

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Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: Family, Photos

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Arena is the wife of a Nerd and mom of a toddler who loves his Star Wars blankie a little too much. She shares parenting adventures, yummy recipes, and great photography on this Dallas mom blog. thenerdswife@gmail.com

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