rummy cubes

rummy cubes, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

A few weeks ago, Jim's parents were able to come out for a week long visit. We had a lovely time exploring some of the more delicious spots in Colorado Springs. I was impressed with their VW camper, in which Marilyn and I were destroyed by Jim in a rousing game of rummy cubes. Another highlight was making smores and foil dinners at the campground. Jim is very blessed to have such lovely and godly parents!

spiritual bday

sbday, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

May 11 was Jim's 25th spiritual birthday. we decided to throw a fabulous bash at fox run park with all of jim's good friends and his parents who were in town! Those who could not make the trip sent a stone. I know that may seem a strange gift, but do you remember the line in the old hymn Come Thou Fount which says, "here i raise my ebenezer"? Many of us presented Jim with an Ebenezer stone to remember all that God has done in his life up until this point and excitement as we look to all that God will do in and through Jim in the years to come. It was a beautiful occasion with lots of good friends and food!

bats and dogs

hotdog, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

We also played some games like croquet and wiffle ball. I think the wiffle ball caved in on itself during the first swing and a croquet mallet snapped in half before we even ate! After cleaning up and heading to the car, i found this beautiful feast of orange and hotdogs adorning my car antenna. The co-worker pranks are never ending!

The race

race, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

These are a few shots Marilyn took of Jim and I and Jim's adviser who also ran the race in Louisville. I was all decked out in camera gear and tracking jim through text messaging on my cell phone. it was a really great adventure!

lip them

lip-them, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

one of my favorite movie scenes is from lost in translation where the japanese lady is saying "lip them!" Well, yesterday, i did "lip them".

I don't know how i did it but as i was walking to lunch with my coworkers, i felt the breeze. somehow i put a big rip in my pants- right at my bum! thank God for all those years watching MacGyver where i learned the many uses of duct tape!

PB and toe J?

PB, originally uploaded by staarkidd.

Did you know that peanut butter is good for taking away itchiness? That's what Josh told me at work yesterday when i mentioned my toe itched. Near lunch, Josh brought me a jar of peanut butter and a knife. I found the gesture thoughtful and happily proceeded to lather my itchy toe with creamy peanut butter before i noticed all the snickering from the boys. PRANK! i can't believe i bought this one!