Hello Friends!
We have a new design around here....or really, I just made a header and changed some stuff up just a bit.
I am not so tech-savvy, but I was VERY jealous of all my friends that have pictures up as their headers!
I am not only jealous but also embarrassed at my lack of computer knowledge so I spent HOURS....yes HOURS figuring out how to make this picture thing work.
I know enough about Photoshop to tweak photos and add font....you know-it's done...easy peasy.
But actually USING the picture as a header, a much different story.
I've only ever used this format as way to blog, so trying to change it was, um.....less than easy.
I couldn't figure out how to change my header without having to making things invisible and then I said-why not just totally change it up!
So here we are, let me know if you like it. Notice....I did keep the polka dots! Who doesn't love polka dots?!?!?
A nice way to waste time on my friday afternoon!
Love,
Jenny G*
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Perks
Mr. Gill is a musician.
He plays the guitar, drums, piano...spoons....pretty much anything that can become an instrument really.
He also really likes to write his own songs.....and then sing them.
Which, I guess makes him a singer/songwriter.
This is a photo of Mr. Gill writing a song @ the park down the street from our house.
The songs he's been writing almost all have some deep profound truth in them....which suits the seriousness that is Mr. Gill.
Not that he's not fun but I'd be surprised if he ever wrote a song about sunshine and butterflies.
If I were to write a song, it would be about the feeling you get in your toes when you've been sitting with your legs crossed for too long.
It just feels so funny!
Or perhaps about cupcakes......but only the pretty ones.
I feel like songwriting is a great outlet for Mr. Gill though.....he's not a huge conversationalist...although speaks passionately about things he cares about, he's not much for chit-chat.....but he lives with me so he's used to it by now. With his songs he gets to tell a story or even process through some of the things he's been learning/thinking about....I bake, he sings.
It's interesting....he started writing last fall and since we've come to Boise he's not only written many songs, he's also been performing them.
He's has played @ The District a couple of times.....but his favorite place to play/practice or even write new songs is out in the street.
He likes the park but, on the street corner is where he likes to go. He gets feedback from people walking by and last time he made $5 (going toward our italy fund), two suckers and a Otter Pop (otherwise known as Fav-or-ice back east)!
Also, he gets to make new friends and even have people play along with him.....which is probably the best perk of all!
*Jenny G
He plays the guitar, drums, piano...spoons....pretty much anything that can become an instrument really.
He also really likes to write his own songs.....and then sing them.
Which, I guess makes him a singer/songwriter.
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| At the park |
The songs he's been writing almost all have some deep profound truth in them....which suits the seriousness that is Mr. Gill.
Not that he's not fun but I'd be surprised if he ever wrote a song about sunshine and butterflies.
If I were to write a song, it would be about the feeling you get in your toes when you've been sitting with your legs crossed for too long.
It just feels so funny!
Or perhaps about cupcakes......but only the pretty ones.
I feel like songwriting is a great outlet for Mr. Gill though.....he's not a huge conversationalist...although speaks passionately about things he cares about, he's not much for chit-chat.....but he lives with me so he's used to it by now. With his songs he gets to tell a story or even process through some of the things he's been learning/thinking about....I bake, he sings.
It's interesting....he started writing last fall and since we've come to Boise he's not only written many songs, he's also been performing them.
He's has played @ The District a couple of times.....but his favorite place to play/practice or even write new songs is out in the street.
He likes the park but, on the street corner is where he likes to go. He gets feedback from people walking by and last time he made $5 (going toward our italy fund), two suckers and a Otter Pop (otherwise known as Fav-or-ice back east)!
Also, he gets to make new friends and even have people play along with him.....which is probably the best perk of all!
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| Mr. Gill's personal drummer |
*Jenny G
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Photo Fun
So today I'm going to share some fun photos I've taken since we've been in Boise.
This is a picture of Mr. Gill and our friend Leaman. We invited him over to do yard work...aren't we nice? You can barely see Le floating in the top of the hedge.
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| Yard Work |
This is one of our favorite places here in Boise....we discovered Tree City smoothies during Lent when we didn't count smoothies as food.....hahaha.
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| One of our favorite places |
I saw this little guard poodle while walking into the Library!
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| Yes, he's growling |
Tumbleweeds do exist in Boise! This one attacked our car one stormy day.
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| Tumbleweed |
Have a great tuesday.
Jenny G
Friday, July 8, 2011
One or the other
The last several months I've been going back and forth in my head.
You see.....Mr. Gill and I are considering purchasing a house.
****I KNOW*****
in Idaho.
****I KNOW*****
Here's the thing though.
It's mostly Mr. Gill who wants to buy a house.
He says things like, its a great time to buy, we won't have to share walls w/smoky smelly neighbors, we can play (meaning really HE can play) music as loud as we want without disturbing "quiet hours"....not to mention we can do whatever we want to the place we buy.
And those are all really good reasons to buy a house.
But I want to go to Italy.
Right.
Now.
Or at least, next year.
And I feel like we can't do both of those things.
Either we buy a house.
Or we visit the Tuscan countryside.
We get ready for those babies that are chasing me into my 30's and get a home for them to grow up in....(eek!)
Or we have our 'last hurrah', an epic Italian adventure down those cobblestone streets before those babies catch me.
I just want to make sure I get to Italy before I have kids because who knows if we'll ever make it after that. I feel like I have to choose one or the other because the two are not compatible....right?
Unless of course you'd like to help us raise extra $ for our trip/house!
If I have to choose though.....
I want to see Italy more than I want babies.
Right now anyway.
Ask me again tomorrow and see if I've changed my mind!
What would you do?
You see.....Mr. Gill and I are considering purchasing a house.
****I KNOW*****
in Idaho.
****I KNOW*****
Here's the thing though.
It's mostly Mr. Gill who wants to buy a house.
He says things like, its a great time to buy, we won't have to share walls w/smoky smelly neighbors, we can play (meaning really HE can play) music as loud as we want without disturbing "quiet hours"....not to mention we can do whatever we want to the place we buy.
And those are all really good reasons to buy a house.
But I want to go to Italy.
Right.
Now.
Or at least, next year.
And I feel like we can't do both of those things.
Either we buy a house.
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| images |
Or we visit the Tuscan countryside.
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| Laura L's photo!! |
We get ready for those babies that are chasing me into my 30's and get a home for them to grow up in....(eek!)
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| http://www.landmcustomhomes.com/images/HOME_drawing.jpg |
Or we have our 'last hurrah', an epic Italian adventure down those cobblestone streets before those babies catch me.
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| Laura L's photo! |
I just want to make sure I get to Italy before I have kids because who knows if we'll ever make it after that. I feel like I have to choose one or the other because the two are not compatible....right?
Unless of course you'd like to help us raise extra $ for our trip/house!
If I have to choose though.....
I want to see Italy more than I want babies.
Right now anyway.
Ask me again tomorrow and see if I've changed my mind!
What would you do?
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Celebrations
Happy Last Day of June!
Goes by so quickly :)
On sunday one of the girls that is part of church here in Boise is getting married!!
We had a shower for her a couple of weeks ago and I was assigned a dessert (my favorite) and decorations!
I made some paper flowers!! I love all the bright colors.
And Peach hand pies....using my Grandma Lentes' perfected pie crust recipe :)
Here are some of my fun pictures of Mr. Gill and I on our wedding day! It was seriously one of the best days of our lives....thanks again 1 1/2 years later to everyone that made that day special!
Have a great 4th of July!
Goes by so quickly :)
On sunday one of the girls that is part of church here in Boise is getting married!!
We had a shower for her a couple of weeks ago and I was assigned a dessert (my favorite) and decorations!
I made some paper flowers!! I love all the bright colors.
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| bright and happy |
And Peach hand pies....using my Grandma Lentes' perfected pie crust recipe :)
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| See that beautiful crust? Thank you Grandma |
Here are some of my fun pictures of Mr. Gill and I on our wedding day! It was seriously one of the best days of our lives....thanks again 1 1/2 years later to everyone that made that day special!
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| Yes he REALLY is jumping over me! |
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| Right after we kissed!!! |
Have a great 4th of July!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
CoffeeHouse
A Cuban Americano.
If I were to be a drink....that is what I'd be and here's why.
An americano is a bold and rich drink (espresso and water) and I feel like I am passionate about what I care about, I'm usually straightforward and I don't have anything to hide.
I desire to see people operating at full capacity and like a highly caffinated americano I want to give people what they need. I often just call things as I see them....sometimes to the point of hurting feelings (sorry).
But wait, I'm not done.
It's CUBAN americano because it's slightly spicy and sweet (cubans are espresso shots pulled w/cinnamon and raw sugar *try one if you've never had it they're awesome*) and I can be really silly and/or emotional.
Dirty Chai Tea Latte
Mr. Gill I feel is a Dirty Chai. A dirty chai is chai w/a shot of espresso in it.
Chai is made from a 'usually secret' combination of a lot of spices and sugar and Mr. Gill has, in his 23 years, had a lot of experiences (yes-even being home schooled ;) with a lot of different people and situations and he has done a lot of research into many areas that intrigue him.
He has taken all of the good, all of the learned, and all of the wisdom born out of conversations and maybe even pain and made it a beautiful mix that he brings to the table (or mug).
The *dirty* part because there is a boldness in Mr. Gill, perhaps even an unexpected edge. He's a teacher, an artist and an intellectual. He values the beauty of life and the wisdom that's waiting to be unearthed and the words that can inspire.
Ann Gill
Thank you for responding to the last post! I think that your coffee w/Hazelnut creamer does speak to your personality. You are a mild, kind hearted soul. You seek the best for people, you do all you can to make them feel welcome and loved. You are as sweet and comforting as your morning coffee :)
Jackie!
I know you love your strong black coffee but I think I'm going to take on the Iced Black Tea Lemonade. You are a bold personality. You know what you want out of life and you are making it happen. That's the black tea part.
You are not willing to sacrifice what you believe to be true to make others happy. You are enjoyable to be around and your perspectives are usually very refreshing and you are always true, in what you do...what you say. That's the slightly sweet/tart lemonade :)
That's it!
Girls let me know if you agree :)
*Jenny G
If I were to be a drink....that is what I'd be and here's why.
An americano is a bold and rich drink (espresso and water) and I feel like I am passionate about what I care about, I'm usually straightforward and I don't have anything to hide.
I desire to see people operating at full capacity and like a highly caffinated americano I want to give people what they need. I often just call things as I see them....sometimes to the point of hurting feelings (sorry).
But wait, I'm not done.
It's CUBAN americano because it's slightly spicy and sweet (cubans are espresso shots pulled w/cinnamon and raw sugar *try one if you've never had it they're awesome*) and I can be really silly and/or emotional.
Dirty Chai Tea Latte
Mr. Gill I feel is a Dirty Chai. A dirty chai is chai w/a shot of espresso in it.
Chai is made from a 'usually secret' combination of a lot of spices and sugar and Mr. Gill has, in his 23 years, had a lot of experiences (yes-even being home schooled ;) with a lot of different people and situations and he has done a lot of research into many areas that intrigue him.
He has taken all of the good, all of the learned, and all of the wisdom born out of conversations and maybe even pain and made it a beautiful mix that he brings to the table (or mug).
The *dirty* part because there is a boldness in Mr. Gill, perhaps even an unexpected edge. He's a teacher, an artist and an intellectual. He values the beauty of life and the wisdom that's waiting to be unearthed and the words that can inspire.
Ann Gill
Thank you for responding to the last post! I think that your coffee w/Hazelnut creamer does speak to your personality. You are a mild, kind hearted soul. You seek the best for people, you do all you can to make them feel welcome and loved. You are as sweet and comforting as your morning coffee :)
Jackie!
I know you love your strong black coffee but I think I'm going to take on the Iced Black Tea Lemonade. You are a bold personality. You know what you want out of life and you are making it happen. That's the black tea part.
You are not willing to sacrifice what you believe to be true to make others happy. You are enjoyable to be around and your perspectives are usually very refreshing and you are always true, in what you do...what you say. That's the slightly sweet/tart lemonade :)
That's it!
Girls let me know if you agree :)
*Jenny G
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Who do you THINK you are?!?!
Today I am going to attempt to run 6 miles.
6 MILES!!!
On the hottest day of the summer so far......
Today = Summer 2011:Day 1 btw.
While I'm out there sweating and crying and pretending that I'm only crying because there is sweat in my eyes.....I have a question I want you to ponder.
What coffee shop drink would you choose to best describe your personality?
Are you just normal drip?
How about French Press?
Maybe you are a slightly sweet vanilla latte?
It doesn't HAVE to be coffee-there are teas/smoothies/juices @ coffee shops....but I want to know the drink and then I want to know WHY!
Ha-just made that assignment a whole lot harder.
People!
You have a little over 24 hours to comment and let me know and tomorrow I'll post mine.
Then we can all play doctor and analyze our answers.
ok-
GO!
6 MILES!!!
On the hottest day of the summer so far......
Today = Summer 2011:Day 1 btw.
While I'm out there sweating and crying and pretending that I'm only crying because there is sweat in my eyes.....I have a question I want you to ponder.
What coffee shop drink would you choose to best describe your personality?
Are you just normal drip?
How about French Press?
Maybe you are a slightly sweet vanilla latte?
It doesn't HAVE to be coffee-there are teas/smoothies/juices @ coffee shops....but I want to know the drink and then I want to know WHY!
Ha-just made that assignment a whole lot harder.
People!
You have a little over 24 hours to comment and let me know and tomorrow I'll post mine.
Then we can all play doctor and analyze our answers.
ok-
GO!
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