Fun in Fresno

Not that you need an excuse to go see your kids and grand-kids, but when the College Church planned and hosted the Renew Conference this past weekend, we were so there! With Randy Harris, Jason Locke, John York and a worship team led by Sandra Henderson the conference alone was worth the trip.

But of course, there was more. We got to see first-hand all the decorating that Julie has done, and it looks even better in person! Imagine that! And we got to see and smell the famous Tulip tree that has graced her blog the past few days (and there's another one in the back yard).

Jericho spent most of the weekend downtown with the California All State Junior High Band. They bring these kids in from all over the state, put them through intense practice sessions and let them perform.  We went to the concert Saturday night and trust me - this did not sound like any Jr High band I've ever heard. They were awesome!

We also got to catch an award ceremony at Jacob's school and see him receive an academic honor; we also saw him really hustling in a basketball game. And by the way, the boy is quite the reader.

Plus, the family enjoyed some serious Olympic watching together. Ask me something about Curling! Go ahead, I dare you.

And when we got home from sunny California, there was...

Snow!

Okay, there was not quite this much, but for Austin Texas there was a lot!