I don’t think they really thought we’d have livestock, but we did. The goat was sick and couldn’t make it, and the llama wasn’t really going to be the best idea for us to haul through the front lobby. I’d like to keep my job. Anyway–we had a blast–there was a little bit of fire, and the chicken did poop in the middle of the hallway at Group–but it’s all ok. No one can tell.  This video might out-do last year’s stuff!

seriously–it was the highlight of my day. Josh and Jake from Saddleback are coming out here on Sunday (dinner with our family of course, hope to not repeat any of the Brazelton disaster) and then a video shoot at Group on Monday for some of the general session program stuff. This would be the same crazy team that brought us the ‘Hotel Hotel’ video last year, and this shoot looks like it might top it all. Jake sent over a shot list for the video, with suggestions for some random elements.

I thought we’d ad lib a bit. Nothing says “random” like a few barnyard animals wandering around Group. I’m SOOOO going to get in trouble for this…

Natalie’s bummed because her tree doesn’t shine as brightly now. My solar calculator is working though–I’m happy about that.  

Tim and I are out in sunny Orange County for a few days connecting with the Simply Youth Ministry folks, and finalizing the conference programming details. Went to church at Saddleback yesterday–got to hear Doug’s sermon WITH special guest Tim Timmons, our NYMC worship leader. (he was visiting Saddleback from Mariner’s yesterday) This made getting to CA from CO on a 6 am flight worth the lost sleep.

So I’m trying to work from the SYM offices today, but the lighting in their building totally sucks. I can’t even get my solar calculator to work, and this is supposed to be the sunshine state (or maybe that’s Florida).  I should go out to Starbucks and sit outside, but then I’d miss the conversations. I think I’ll go buy some lamps.

Over-the-top Christmas decorations in a 5 x 8 cubicle. Do people really have this much free time on their hands?