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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Ode to Frank

Hi Everyone! How are you? Did you have a nice Tuesday? Mine was pretty good :) After work, I came home to take the Frankster for a walk and then taught Body Step.

As part of my lunch, I tried this protein powder:


I mixed it into milk (I don't like milk alone, but flavored I can do!). I mixed and mixed and it was still rather clumpy/chunky (anyone else have this problem)? The flavor itself was pretty good and it was filling, but the chunkiness made me gag! Maybe this is a powder that should only be mixed into yogurt/oatmeal or used to make shakes???? Thoughts?

I also received a really fun package from Josh's mom that contained these TJ's goodies:



Ok, now onto the most important part of my post....today Franklin Beans turned three! As part of the celebration, we went for a nice walk and he got his birthday steak (a Frank tradition). Here are some pics of my favorite English Bulldog to celebrate his big day:








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51 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:38 PM

    aww, love it!! happy birthday frank :)

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  2. HEABJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Happy Birthday Frank! I never mix or shake the Jay Robb by hand - I always blend it in my Vita-Mix. That thing leaves no clumps! Glad you liked the taste...in between gags. :)

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  3. LauraJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Frank!~

    I hate lumpy protein powder. I have to use a blender in order to like drinking it.

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  4. MeghannJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:51 PM

    Happy Birthday Frank! Is that his birthday meal? :)

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  5. LizNoVeggieGirlJanuary 27, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    Love Frank!! Happy birthday to him!!

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Frank and Lando sittin in a tree...

    :)

    I had 20 unread posts in my google reader, and as soon as I saw the title of your's - your's was the very first i clicked on!

    happy birthday franky bear!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:04 PM

    Happy Birthday Frank!!

    The chalkiness of protein powder grosses me out a little, so I always blend it into smoothies and then it tastes great.

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    I just bought that Cashew Macadamia Delight Trek Mix. Hope it's good!

    Happy Birthday Frank! That last picture of him cracks me up!

    Have a fabulous night!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK!

    He is just TOO cute!

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  10. NicoleJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:18 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK! TOO CUTE!

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  11. The Purple CarrotJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    Aww, happy birthday Frank! haha.

    Yeah, it seems like every protein powder I've had clumps like that in milk and agreed, it makes me gag, too! I can't drink it just in milk.

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  12. Trying To HealJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    happy bday frank!

    i tried that protein powder too and totally didn't like it. i thought it stayed chunky too!

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  13. OlgaJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    oh boy, what a cute doggie! Happy bday to him =]

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  14. Mrs. LCJanuary 27, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Ooh, black lentils, never tried those! Let us know if they're different!!

    And Happy Birthday Frank!!

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  15. K from ksgoodeatsJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK!!

    I don't think I can get over how much I love your dog!

    Oh Jay Robb and his budging biceps - good to know about the protein powder because that's the kind I have but have been too chicken to try out ;)

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  16. HeatherJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    happy birthday frank!! his birthday steak sounds like a great tradition :)

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM

    i love the pictures of frank! oh my gosh! so funny. i actually spit my water out laughing when i saw them on the slip and slide.

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  18. LauraJanuary 27, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    We got some snow, but I had to work all day. :(

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Erica...I agree about the taste/texture of JRobb! Use some crushed ice or one or two slices of frozen banana or fruit (if using vanilla). Once its in the blender, its great! Btw, love your blog :)

    Happy Birthday Frank!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    AW! Yay for puppy photos :)

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    AW! Yay for puppy photos :)

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  22. HangryPantsJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Happy Birthday Franks!

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  23. AmeliaJanuary 27, 2009 at 11:55 PM

    Awww doggies on a slip n' slide! too cute.

    I have the same problem with clumps in protein powder. It always works better if I blend the milk and powder.

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  24. EsiJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Happy birthday to Frank! I loooove those TJs 12 grain crackers.

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:31 AM

    I've never tried Jay Robb plain before, but now I know to steer clear!

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANKSTER!! You are a celebrity in the blogging world, did you know that? We love you!

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  26. Balance, Joy and Delicias!January 28, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    happy B-day Frank! You're awesome! :D

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 2:29 AM

    SSSsoooo cute! Happy Birthday Frank!!!!!

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  28. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:47 AM

    I like that same powder---BUT NEVER IN MILK :)

    sprinkled in my oats.

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  29. EricaJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    Thank you all for your sweet Frank comments and for your thoughs/advice on the protein powder! I will have to give this brand another try once I have my blender back!

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  30. jesseJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Your dog is absolutely adorable!!! I can't stop looking at his sad face and going AWWW! Happy birthday to you, so glad I stumbled upon this blog.

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  31. Jersey Girl CooksJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Happy Birthday Franklin. Lucky dog getting that steak.

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  32. Being HealthierJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    happy birthday frank!

    GNC has plastic shaker cups that are supposed to mix but i prefer my bullet mixer or blender.

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  33. MariaJanuary 28, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Happy Birthday to Frank!! You are so lucky...you always get the funnest packages in the mail! Good for you! SO this wasn't the best protein powder? Thanks for the heads up. Hopefully you will like the next one. I am counting on you to find me one...ha! JK!! Have a great day!

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    i am so incredibly in love with Frank! he is a doll face :) :)

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  35. Caitlin at Healthy Tipping PointJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    happy bday frank! james just turned 3 as well :)

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  36. KristaJanuary 28, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    Frabk is SO cute! What a happy puppy!

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  37. FitnessistaJanuary 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    happy birthday frank! he's so precious!!!
    lumpy protein powder grosses me out! jay robb's a good dude though :D
    have a wonderful day!

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  38. laurenJanuary 28, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    frank!!! I love that he gets a steak on his birthday....SO freakin cute. Last year, I took Oscar to a doggie bakery and he got to pick out a treat for his b-day.

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  39. RoseJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Awww! I love this Ode to Frank!!

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  40. BOBBI McCORMICKJanuary 28, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    your pups is addorable!!!!

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I know I am a couple of days behind, but the new kitchen is BEAUTIFUL!

    Where in MD did you used to live?

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  42. EricaJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    Hi Kat- thank you :) I use to live in Southern MD

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  43. AggieJanuary 28, 2009 at 4:48 PM

    oh how cute is Frank!! Happy birthday little guy!!

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  44. vanillasugarblogJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I love Franklin! Happy birthday buddy!
    I use the Perfect Meal protein powder by Garden of Life for years and love it. Has everthing in it and no crappy stuff.

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  45. LoriJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Happy Birthday to Frank! - a day late. :) Only 3, oh my, Macy has some years on him. She just turned 6. Not sure if that relationship would work out or not. ;)

    Those black lentils look so interesting. I've not seen them before. And that Trek Mix sounds out of this world. Great goodies!

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 5:54 PM

    Happy birthday Frank!

    I love milk, it just doesn't love me!

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANKLIN BEANS! You are the love of my life!
    When I saw this post title I got really excited :)

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    Happy Birthday Frank!!! love the doggy love :)

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  49. Jen (Running with Food)January 28, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Happy Birthday, Frankster!! Much puppy love!

    I'm lovin' the TJ's care package. Way to go, MIL!! :)

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  50. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    I just bought that TJ's pilaf and I love the lentils!

    Happy Birthday to Frank!

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Great Trader Joe's finds! I love your dog! I can't wait to have one someday!

    Abbie

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