Don't Talk

I love music. I love good music. My love of good music started at a young age and it was my love of Natalie Merchant and 10,000 Maniacs that molded me into the music lover I am today. While my friends were listening to New Kids on the Block or whatever was trendy at the moment my ears couldn't get enough of this little number...

...I had the opportunity to see this lady with her spectacular voice sing this song live last night and I just wanted to thank Natalie for pointing me in the right direction! Thanks Natalie.

Girl Crush

I have a serious girl crush on Neko Case - I love her solo and with the band New Pornographers. I've seen her solo a couple times but had the opportunity to see her last Thursday with the Pornographers and it was fantastic! Basically I love her and hope you all enjoy this little ditty.

(i kinda love the robot, but this is clearly not the official music video) :)

Annual Camp Trip

Apparently our new Holloway tradition is to go out into the wilderness once a year and sleep in a tent. This is not a tradition I ever thought I would embrace - I like the air conditioning and a nice big comfy bed, flushing toilets and showers! - despite all of this, I've found myself in the woods two summers in a row. In all fairness I will admit now, that I did book the camp spot and bought the tent, this is because I am a very loving wife who wants her husband to be happy - so once again this year for his birthday we spent the night under the stars. I also will confess that I actually have a good time when we go. I love being with my husband without all of the distractions of day to day life, where we just get to enjoy one another.

Life is good, marriage is great and we are so blessed to live in such a beautiful world.

And while I might not hate camping - I do hate that when camping I think it's okay to look like this!

28 is Great!

Can you even believe that I am 28 years old?!? I sure can't, but it's true. The truth is, I really love birthdays - I love any reason to celebrate, eat cake and get presents. I mean really, what's not to like?? And this year was no exception, I had a great bday thanks to my fantastic hubby and wonderful family and friends!

(I know, all of our pictures looks just like this one, but I promise they are different occasions!)

My day started with my super sweet husband waking up early on his day off to make me this delicious french toast! and then even better I came home from work to this super yummy cake!

And of course the gift! I spotted this little "H" charm in a shop window a few weeks ago when we were in Seattle - Pat tried to buy it for me then, but I wouldn't let him. So instead the sneaky man bought it for me online when we got back to Utah. I love him so much!!!

Aside from all of this, I got so many phone calls and birthday wishes from family and friends! AND next week we're going to Boise so I can celebrate again with my family!! Basically getting older is pretty awesome - especially when you are loved and cared for as much as I am!

Happy Day!

Happy Birthday to my best friend in the whole wide world!

June 5, 2010

Pat and I have had an amazing first year of marriage and we were blessed to celebrate year one by being sealed for Time and all Eternity in the Draper, Utah Temple. I am so impressed by the man Patrick is and has become. I love watching his testimony, love and knowledge of the gospel grow and for the strength he has given me. Many thanks to all of our friends and family who have supported us on our journey. I am so thankful for a Heavenly Father who loves us beyond measure and gives us the opportunity to have eternal families. He truly loves us so much!

{many thanks to Ashley Stolworthy with Lemondrop Photography!}

Happy Daddy's Day

Thanks Dad for making me everything I am today. You are the greatest example. I couldn't have asked for a better father and friend. I love you so much!