Farewell!

Well, we're coming to the end of an era in the Gillice home. I will no longer be blogging. . . . . from this computer. Our new computer came TODAY and since we spent the long weekend setting up the new desk and bookshelves, we're ready to transfer some files and enjoy a fresh start. James got our current computer back in 2003 (before there was an "us") and it has been running on fumes for at least the last year. Finally the planets and stars (and tax refunds) were all aligned so here we go.

But first, here are some things I'll miss* about our current (soon to be former) computer:

I will miss the buzzing sound our computer makes when we turn it on. If we give it a good kick it "quiets" to a steady whirring noise. I'll miss all the reading time I have while I wait for the computer to boot up (or a program to load). I'll miss the zillions of wires that run behind the desk. Speaking of desks, I'll miss the cheap desk that has gotten us by for the last year - for taking up so much room it certainly has very little usable space. Owen will miss the rather large power button placed right where little fingers like to play. And what will we do with the speakers that have not worked for years, but we insist on setting them up time after time? Somehow we'll live.

So, farewell inefficient router, adios "Low Virtual Memory" warnings, arrivaderci Photoshop CS2. It's not you, it's us. Goodbye forever PC.
Hello Mac!

Fun With The Webcam

The computer is still down. Well, technically it's in James' office awaiting repair parts. In the meantime, we've completely redone our office/guestroom, painted a bed, and rearranged Zoe's room. Sleep continues to elude us as Owen will only go 2-3 hours between feedings even at night so we are up at least 4 times each night. Plus he grunts a lot in his sleep. Anyway, we will have the computer back on Tuesday, but by then I will be consumed by all things Thanksgiving and James' dad and stepmom will be in town to celebrate. So no promises about new posts. For now, here are some shots from the laptop's webcam.

Music Snobs Anonymous: Golden Shoulders

This really SHOULD be a post with bunches of pictures of cute faces Owen makes. Should, but isn't. Alas, I went to blog yesterday and our computer refused to turn on. We've had problems with the power source for quite some time, but this is the end of the line. So today James left me the laptop so no pictures for the blog, but I've wanted to do this post for some time and figured I might as well while we are experiencing technical difficulties. Hopefully we'll be back on line soon.

That being said, here's today's featured band. James went to high school with Golden Shoulders front man Adam Kline. They put out some pretty awesome music. My personal favorite is "Do You Know Who You Are?" off the album Let My Burden Be. I haven't heard much off their newer album but their early stuff is amazing. They've also been known as The Gears in days gone by. You should check them out. Here is the only real music video I could get for them. It's pretty cool.

Maybe the next time they stop in Provo we'll be able to catch the show.