Terry and Kevin thanked

Kevin and Evelyn Johnson (the Pacific Southwest Conference Suprintendent) honored Terry Hershberger yesterday with a plaque, thanking him for his leadership as Chair of the Church Board during the last three years.

Evelyn gave us words from Habbukuk 1:5 --"Look at the nations and watch--and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told."

She thanked Kevin for listening to the Lord and being willing to follow Him where he leads us. She believes that God is going to do amazing things in the greater San Jose area and beyond as a result of our sacrifice and willingness to put everything on the line in order to let more people hear the wonderful news of God's love for them and of his grace.

The Wisemen

Gina decided to use the little ones (1 year olds) to be the wisemen. They were so cute. Maddie was carrying a fishing pole with a star on the end, and she kept pointing to herself and saying, "mine, mommy" -- she didn't want Christy helping her hold the star. Jessica was told to give Jesus her gift -- she then took it to Kevin. (I think she thinks he's Jesus.) What a precious program.

Christmas Program

We had the most adorable Christmas program at church yesterday! Mary and Joseph (Haven and Jay) took their role as Mary and Jospeh so seriously. Mary was playing with baby Jesus' hands the whole time as if he were a real baby. The shepherds (Curt, Jeremy, Joel, and Justin)came in with their hockey sticks and played their parts well. They were great.

My work group

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Lauren, Aggie, Janice and Tung and their families came over last night for a Christmas celebration. We had so much delicious food and a great time getting to know each other. Jeff and Wendy joined us too!

Sunset at Pismo Beach

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The entire sky explodes into color as the sun sets. Over the course of about 45 minutes the bright yellows turn into oranges and pinks and then deep red. It was so magificent that the entire horizon and all of the sky as far as you could see was being painted and then re-painted moment by moment. Photos can't even begin to capture the glory.

The Cliffs Resort

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We have an incredible hotel room at Shell Beach, where the ARC conference was. The sunsets from there were absolutely stunning, some of the most beautiful I've seen.

The whole gang!

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Once a year we are all able to get together for a long weekend. As we are all getting older, we'll have to be re-thinking what it means to be "family" -- seems like we are moving from our roles in the family structure (oldest, youngest, parent) to being more friends. It's an interesting transition.

The Budds

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We had a great time playing Legos, and cards, and Blockus, and dress up and walking Maggie, and of course....eating.

My Grandchildren

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Isaiah, Brennan, Ellen and Micah

My grandchildren

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I loved having everyone home for Thanksgiving. Brennan is four months now and such a sweety.