Last night we decided to have a family date night and take the kids to a concert. The concert featured Meredith Andrews, Pocket Full of Rocks, and Todd Agnew.

First, of course, we had to go to dinner -- at Mama Fu's -- had never eaten there before. Very yummy! We were joined by our friends, Michael (behind the camera), and Julie.

(By the way, the kids love potstickers.)

Anyway, following dinner, we headed to the church for the concert. It began at 7pm and lasted until 10pm. Kids were SPOILED and got to stay up WAY past their bedtime.

What really struck me about this concert that it was WAY more about the message than it was about the music. Even more -- they probably talked almost as much as they sang -- and it didn't bother me in the least. In fact, I was captivated by it. As Todd Agnew said, "I'm a story teller" -- he sure is, and a great one at that.

Those 3 groups have a heart for the Lord, and their music and concert was spent pointing people towards him.

While Pocket Full of Rocks was playing, Amara was completely jamming out. She turned to me and said, "Mommy, I believe they dreamed of being stage God singers, and that's what I dream of, too."

While Todd Agnew was singing, Dominic turned to Jon and said, "See Daddy, that's why I wanted a guitar for Christmas."

We were hoping a concert wouldn't be too much / late / long for the kids. Judging by their reactions, it's right where we were supposed to be.

Those God-dreams are good dreams!