We made this tasty smoothie for dinner tonight and I thought it was too good not to share!
I call it "Orange Dreamsicle Sunrise" (though it's really just Momma Holloway's "Orange Julius" with a little twist!).
Ingredients:
10-12 ice cubes
1/2 can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup milk
1 cup water
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp vanilla
1 cup mixed frozen fruit (we used the Dole Mixed Fruit blend of strawberries, pineapple, mango, and peaches).
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until desired texture in a blender, serve, and enjoy!
Seriously, it is sooo good!
So try it yourself and tell us what you think!
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Mission Accomplished: My Completed Art Project
Back in February, Travis' grandparents (Kaye and Louise Larson) commissioned me to do a drawing of Louise's family home (out near Driggs, which now belongs to her older brother Garl). Well, after many hours since then of procrastinating, planning, drawing, penning, and coloring, I finally finished the work yesterday afternoon! Then last night, Travis and I brought the drawing over to show the Larsons, and the triumph of having finished it was made complete when his grandparents told me how pleased they were with it and how much they liked it. =)
And since I, myself, am satisfied with how it turned out, and promised many of you that I'd post a picture of it when I was done, here are a few pictures of the drawing:
Here is a close up of the bay window:
The drawing's fate is now to be framed and then hung above the bed in their bedroom! So, a few weeks from now, if you get the chance, you might stop by and see Grandma and Grandpa Larson, and get a peek of my finished drawing for yourself!
And since I, myself, am satisfied with how it turned out, and promised many of you that I'd post a picture of it when I was done, here are a few pictures of the drawing:
Here is a close up of the bay window:
The drawing's fate is now to be framed and then hung above the bed in their bedroom! So, a few weeks from now, if you get the chance, you might stop by and see Grandma and Grandpa Larson, and get a peek of my finished drawing for yourself!
Week 39 Baby Update
From "What to Expect": "Not much to report this week, at least in the height and weight department. Fortunately for you and your overstretched skin, baby's growth has slowed down--or even taken a hiatus until after delivery. On average, a baby this week still weighs in at around 7 or 8 pounds and measures up at 19 to 21 inches. Still, progress is being made in some other areas, especially baby's brain, which is growing and developing up a storm. What's more, your baby's pink skin has turned white or whitish. A development that you may have noticed by now if this is your first pregnancy: Baby's head might have dropped into your pelvis. This change of baby's locale might make for easier breathing, but could also make it harder for you to walk (make that to waddle)."
Well, our pregnancy/development seems to be going according to the book. For example, up until week 36, our baby was measuring right on (or only off by one) in terms of cm, but for the last two appointments, she's been measuring under (at about 33 or 34 cm). Also, I haven't gained any weight in the past month--it's only flucuated down and then back up (which we figure is a result of the shrinking amount of amniotic fluid). But, as the book said, and as our Dr. assured us, the hiatus or drop off in these areas is normal at this stage (the end of) the pregnancy. (Also, another factor in the baby's current measurement could be that she might have "dropped," though it's hard to tell if that's happened or not.)
Other news from the Dr.'s office includes that my blood pressure is good, the baby's heart beat sounds great, and I am slightly further dialated--at about 2 1/2 cm. (This change was kind of expected, as I've only been having a few mild contractions each day.) And when the Dr. was telling us goodbye, he said "We'll either see you next week or at the hospital." Wow! Crazy! It really is almost here! So, we'll at least have news for you about the baby after our appointment next Tuesday, unless she decides to make her grand entrance into the world before then! =) Either way, we'll keep you posted!
Well, our pregnancy/development seems to be going according to the book. For example, up until week 36, our baby was measuring right on (or only off by one) in terms of cm, but for the last two appointments, she's been measuring under (at about 33 or 34 cm). Also, I haven't gained any weight in the past month--it's only flucuated down and then back up (which we figure is a result of the shrinking amount of amniotic fluid). But, as the book said, and as our Dr. assured us, the hiatus or drop off in these areas is normal at this stage (the end of) the pregnancy. (Also, another factor in the baby's current measurement could be that she might have "dropped," though it's hard to tell if that's happened or not.)
Other news from the Dr.'s office includes that my blood pressure is good, the baby's heart beat sounds great, and I am slightly further dialated--at about 2 1/2 cm. (This change was kind of expected, as I've only been having a few mild contractions each day.) And when the Dr. was telling us goodbye, he said "We'll either see you next week or at the hospital." Wow! Crazy! It really is almost here! So, we'll at least have news for you about the baby after our appointment next Tuesday, unless she decides to make her grand entrance into the world before then! =) Either way, we'll keep you posted!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
We Won!
We thought this was so cool that we wanted to share our good news! Background: I've recently become obsessed with couponing, and now regularly read three couponing blogs that tell me how to get free stuff and make the most of my shopping trips. Well, last week, one of the blogs (http://wantitall4free.blogspot.com/) was doing a $25 Sonic Drive-In Gift Card give-away to two lucky readers, and this morning we found out that WE WON! Here's the text from the blog:
Sonic giveaway winners!
Here are the winners in the Sonic gift card giveaway!
WINNER #2
True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 163
Result: 4 Powered by RANDOM.ORG
Travis and Jenny Holloway said...I love that breakfast sandwich too! April 20, 2009 2:33 PM
CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS! Please email me your mailing address and I will get your $25 gift cards in the mail to you ASAP! Thanks everyone for entering!
We couldn't believe it! I enter these types of giveaways all the time and have only won once before, so I was SO surprised when I checked that blog this morning to see who the lucky people were, and found out it was US! We can't wait to use our gift card and eat out at Sonics!
Sonic giveaway winners!
Here are the winners in the Sonic gift card giveaway!
WINNER #2
True Random Number Generator Min: 1 Max: 163
Result: 4 Powered by RANDOM.ORG
Travis and Jenny Holloway said...I love that breakfast sandwich too! April 20, 2009 2:33 PM
CONGRATS TO THE WINNERS! Please email me your mailing address and I will get your $25 gift cards in the mail to you ASAP! Thanks everyone for entering!
We couldn't believe it! I enter these types of giveaways all the time and have only won once before, so I was SO surprised when I checked that blog this morning to see who the lucky people were, and found out it was US! We can't wait to use our gift card and eat out at Sonics!
Friday, April 24, 2009
Week 38 Update
Note: This post has been added to!
From "What to Expect" for Week 38: "Hitting the growth charts at close to 7 pounds and the 20-inch mark, your little one isn't so little anymore. In fact, baby's big enough for the big time--and the big day. With only two weeks left in utero, all systems are (almost) go. To finish getting ready for her close-up, baby has a few last-minute details to take care of, like shedding that skin-protecting vernix and languo. And producing more surfactant, which will prevent the air sacs in the lungs from sticking to each other when your baby begins to breathe--something she will be doing very soon. Baby will be here before you know it!"
From the Dr.'s office on Tuesday: Both my blood pressure and the baby's heartbeat look and sound good, and my labor is progressing! The Dr. checked my cervix and said that I am dialated to a 2 and that I'm 50% effaced. Crazy! To give you some background on that, I started having sporadic contractions last Thursday, and have had at least a few everyday since. In fact, I had them so regularly on Saturday (every 5-10 minutes for about 5 hours) that I thought we'd have to go to the hospital (3 weeks early)! We came home from my birthday dinner at Red Robin and packed our hospital bag, then decided to read up on the signs of labor to decide whether or not we should go to the hospital. Well, though my contractions were regular, they weren't increasing in frequency or intensity (pain), so we decided to go to bed and see what happened, and...my contractions lessened and haven't been as regular since. So, no baby yet. But, several good things have come from this little scare, like: (1) the baby's pack 'n' play is now officially all set up, (2) we now have all the essentials for baby's arrival, (3) we are pre-registered at the hospital, and (4) we now have a good idea of when to really go to the hospital. In all honesty, the baby still might not come until her due date (or after), but at least we feel and are much more ready for her arrival now in case she does come tomorrow. =)
In case you were curious to see, here is our baby's pack 'n' play all set up:
And our "nursery" (the corner of our bedroom dedicated to our baby--what else can you do when you live in a 1 bedroom apartment?):
I can't believe there are only 2 weeks left!!
From "What to Expect" for Week 38: "Hitting the growth charts at close to 7 pounds and the 20-inch mark, your little one isn't so little anymore. In fact, baby's big enough for the big time--and the big day. With only two weeks left in utero, all systems are (almost) go. To finish getting ready for her close-up, baby has a few last-minute details to take care of, like shedding that skin-protecting vernix and languo. And producing more surfactant, which will prevent the air sacs in the lungs from sticking to each other when your baby begins to breathe--something she will be doing very soon. Baby will be here before you know it!"
From the Dr.'s office on Tuesday: Both my blood pressure and the baby's heartbeat look and sound good, and my labor is progressing! The Dr. checked my cervix and said that I am dialated to a 2 and that I'm 50% effaced. Crazy! To give you some background on that, I started having sporadic contractions last Thursday, and have had at least a few everyday since. In fact, I had them so regularly on Saturday (every 5-10 minutes for about 5 hours) that I thought we'd have to go to the hospital (3 weeks early)! We came home from my birthday dinner at Red Robin and packed our hospital bag, then decided to read up on the signs of labor to decide whether or not we should go to the hospital. Well, though my contractions were regular, they weren't increasing in frequency or intensity (pain), so we decided to go to bed and see what happened, and...my contractions lessened and haven't been as regular since. So, no baby yet. But, several good things have come from this little scare, like: (1) the baby's pack 'n' play is now officially all set up, (2) we now have all the essentials for baby's arrival, (3) we are pre-registered at the hospital, and (4) we now have a good idea of when to really go to the hospital. In all honesty, the baby still might not come until her due date (or after), but at least we feel and are much more ready for her arrival now in case she does come tomorrow. =)
In case you were curious to see, here is our baby's pack 'n' play all set up:
And our "nursery" (the corner of our bedroom dedicated to our baby--what else can you do when you live in a 1 bedroom apartment?):
I can't believe there are only 2 weeks left!!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Birthday Cake
I didn't post any pictures of birthday cake because they weren't uploaded when I did the other post...but they are now. So here are pictures of Jenny's birthday cake. We invited Richard and McKenna over for the celebration and to have some help eating all that cake. It was good cake and we had fun.
The yummy birthday cake. It was a chocolate molten lava cake, per Jenny's request. Sooo good!
Richard and McKenna. Richard's pretty excited for this cake, as you can see. =)
Me and Jenny had to pose for a picture before she blew out the candles. Yea for birthdays!
The yummy birthday cake. It was a chocolate molten lava cake, per Jenny's request. Sooo good!
Richard and McKenna. Richard's pretty excited for this cake, as you can see. =)
Me and Jenny had to pose for a picture before she blew out the candles. Yea for birthdays!
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Jenny's Birthday
On Sunday the 19th of April Jenny turned 24 years old. We did some celebrating so here are some pictures of what we did to celebrate Jenny on her special day.
Thanks to their birthday club, Jenny chose to celebrate at, you guessed it, Red Robin, home of her favorite burgers.
MMmmm. Nothing says "Happy Birthday" quite like a free Red Robin gourmet burger and steak fries.
Jenny, me, Mom, and Dad anxiously awaiting the arrival of our food. They were kind enough to meet us in Idaho Falls to celebrate with Jenny.
The lovely Jenny after receiving her complementary sundae and birthday balloons.
Our waiter brought over some others and they had her loop the balloons under her chin while they sang some military-like birthday celebration song. "I don't know but I've been told, Someone here is gettin' old..."
Here they are, doing their thing.
Jenny's free birthday sundae, courtesy of Red Robin and the singing waiters/waitresses.
Just before we left, THE Red Robin was making his rounds in the restaurant so we had him come over to pose with the Birthday Girl.
This is Jenny on Sunday, her actual birthday, opening presents.
Jenny posing with her new camera bag to protect the nice, new camera she got for Christmas.
I found this book at Deseret Book. It's a collection of short stories by lots of different people. The stories are well written and tug at the heartstrings, if you know what I mean. I also got her some nail polish she said she wanted.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JENNY! We Love You.
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