The other night, The Nerd woke me up somewhere between 2 and 4 a.m. “Arena!” he exclaimed, nudging my shoulder. “Mmm?” I mumbled incoherently. “I don’t want to forget this,” he said. “Foget wha?”The dream I just had,” he replied. “Wha happen?” I said, still half-asleep. “We were at A&M,” he said, “and someone asked…
Review: I Am Number Four
When I first heard about this book, I knew I would like it.I mean, aliens hiding among us? A plot to assassinate said aliens? A charm that involves killing the aliens in a specific order? Count me in! “Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you….
A Very Nerdy Birthday
Today is The Nerd’s birthday. He’s 26 years old. Last weekend, we were at my parents’ house, so I decided to pull together a birthday dinner for him. Of course, it was Star Wars themed. I got some silly hats and some other fun toys for the kids (and The Nerd) to play with! Doesn’t…
Waiting on Wednesday: Mockingjay
“Waiting on Wednesday” is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming book releases that we’re eagerly anticipating! Today, all I have to say is: Two weeks until Mockingjay! Seriously, folks. If you have not read The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins you need to go pick it up now! It is…
Red Velvet Cupcakes
The Nerd’s birthday is Thursday, so I decided to whip up his favorite cake in honor of his 26th year. This time, though, I did it in cupcake form. I like this icing — it’s not too cream-cheesy. Because Lord knows I hate cream cheese. Yuck. Red Velvet Cupcakes Source: Best Cupcake Recipes Ingredients: 2…