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I want to introduce you to anutha brutha from Re:Create.  His name is Chad Jarnigan.  Check out his blog at TheBlogstar.com.

Day 4 Re:Create

Bub and I got some good rest last night.  Rick Dempsey the VP of Disney spoke at this mornings session.  We had sushi today at lunch so it's already been an incredible day.  We are in the afternoon session right now....

Day 3.....again

This is my new bro Matt from Carmel, IN.  We are hanging together about to listen to Lou Markos, a literal genius.  I think I just convinced Matt to switch over to Mac.  ~:)>

Day 3 Re:Create

So far this morning we had breakfast and then Mac Powell from Third Day led us in worship.  It was great.  I'm looking forward to the rest of the day.  Here is a pic of Bub and I when we first got up.  They are wearing us out here! (but it's good)

Day 2 at Re:Create

Let me first update the end of Day 1.  The surprise guest artist concert was Amy Grant.  She was great.  Just knowing what she has been through and listening to her share so openly and honestly was awesome.  We also had a "writers in the round" time where artists from Myryh label gathered around in a semi-circle with acoustic guitars and debuted some of their new music.  The artists that were there were David - singer for BIG DADDY WEAVE, Mike - singer from POCKET FULL OF ROCKS, Jason - singer from BUILDING 429, Adam - singer from STELLAR KART, and a new guy Mark Roach.  It was a fun time.

Yesterday we had Dean Batali one of the writers for THAT 70'S SHOW, and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.  He talked very powerfully about being a christian in such a secular place as Hollywood and his calling to write on such crude and demonic shows.  It was very compelling.

Then last night at dinner we heard new music from a guy name John Abel and Bebo Norman.  Both did a good job.

First Day At Re:Create

We are half way through day 1 and it's been cool.  Registration wasn't until noon (thank God somebody understands artists need for sleep) and our first session was, oddly enough, on blogging t 2p.  We have a very short break and we all leave for dinner after which we are going to a concert with a "surprise" artist.  Should be great.

Heading to Tennessee

Bub (yes that's his name) and I are flying to Nashville, TN today for the Re:Create conference.  Bub is the Associate Pastor of Worship Arts at Coast Hills and one of my closet friends in the world.  The conference is incredible and I can't wait see what they have in store for us this year.  I will be blogging about it this week because they always have very inspiring events that we attend and people shceduled to speak.  But for now it's a plane ride for the next 5 hours or so.

Deep Thoughts From Booba

My 4 year old son Harrison, a.k.a - "Booba", is known for his out of the blue very funny sayings.  Here are a few:

• One evening after praying with him before going to bed he asked if he could pray.  This is what he prayed, "Thank you, Lord, for my friends, my toys, my family, all the stuff in the world...and...thanks for getting the party started."
• One morning while eating his cereal he got down from the table, walked over to me and MB and asked, "Am I in childhood?"
• One afternoon sitting on the couch with MB he said, "Mom, when I was in your tummy I was screaming, 'Get me outta here!' cause it was really hot in there!"

Some of his mis-sayings are:

• Princels = Pretzels
• Walisa = Loisa
• Basketti = Spaghetti
• Cold Cuts = Cool Cuts (place where he gets his hair cut)
• Smarshsmellows = Marshmallows
• Wenis = Penis
• Buzz Likeyear = Buzz Lightyear

Here's to you Mr. Deep Thought Misprouncer Boy.  Mom and I love you.