Finally! Creation Fest!

Okay, if you think that loud music, 25,000 people crammed into tight camping quarters, no showers (or cold showers with very long lines), and mile long walks to and from your campsight in nearly 100 degree weather is fun - then you will love Creation Fest! Actually, it was a blast.

We went to a ton of concerts, including: MOC, David Crowder, George Huff, Barlow Girl, Audio Adreneline, Newsboys, Chris Tomlin, Hawk Nelson, Krystal Meyers, Story Side B, Kutless, Jeremy Camp, Relient K, Stellar Kart, Thousand Foot Crutch, KJ52, Grits, Superchic[k], Third Day, Hilsong United, Sanctus Real, Israel, etc...We like all of them, but here are some links to some of our favorites.

http://www.myspace.com/davidcrowderband
http://www.storysideb.com/flash.html
http://www.superchickonline.com/_v2/index.php
http://www.christomlin.com/2004/default.htm
http://www.krystalmeyers.com/km2.html

If you like rap, check out MOC, KJ52, and Grits. Heavier rock, Hawk Nelson, Superchic[k] and Thousand Foot Crutch. Worship: Hilsong United, Chris Tomlin and David Crowder(especially the last two...excellent song writers.)

Krystal Meyers is one of the girls favorite singers. Rachael has actually sang some of her songs before. One at a talent show at school. So it was really fun for them to get a picture taken with her.

They also got a picture with Story Side B...we just happened upon them shortly after their concert. They have a couple of songs on the radio right now that are really good. "Everything and More," "Miracle," and "Breathe."

David Crowder Band is a blast in concert. I highly recommend going if you have the chance. He is hilarious and humble. We had a great time worshipping with him.

George Huff was there too. I don't have any good pictures because it was too late, but he called a girl with downs syndrome, that he had met earlier that day, up to the stage and sang her a song. I was challenged by his simple act of kindness. Isn't that what it's all about? This would be an amazing world if we would all try a little harder to go out of our way to bless people - even in little ways.

Hannah was the freebie queen. She loves to get free stuff and managed to come a way with a pretty good stash. We missed out on one freebie, but only by the skin of our teeth. We were in the CD tent the last day and the guys says, "I'm going to give a free CD to the person who has gone the longest without a shower." I'm ashamed to admit it, but it was between our family and the guy who won! He actually had gone 6 days without a shower...yikes! I won't tell you how long we went...it's pretty scary too. (We did have soap and water at the campsite, though;)

Here's how we ended the trip...a 5 hour drive home with two sleepy girls.