Thank you all for a great Christmas Brunch. I hope it was a morning filled with conversation, good food, encouragement, and fun. From all of Steering we wish you a,
"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
Thank you for bringing items for the silent auction and for bidding! We were able to raise $637, wow. When we think of the caregivers loving on our kids for two and a half hours we are just so grateful. Thank you for helping us thank them by being able to take them out to dinner.
Don't forget at the January 6th meeting you can wear your pajamas and come and enjoy a morning of renewing, education, and creating. "Beam Me Up, Scotty!" No makeup needed! Kiddos need to wear their regular clothes, no PJs. Remember, keep it "G" rated. We are looking for flannel, warm, and fuzzy!
Reminder, check out your handbook (folder) for our Weather Cancellation Policy.
Feel free to leave a comment and share a favorite Christmas tradition or recipe, or maybe how you are trying to have a more "peaceful" December, or even how your advent readings are going.
See you in 2010!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Organizing Your "Space"
Fun meeting today, we definitely have some competitors in the group! Congrats to Marla and her discussion group for coming away with the win this year for the scavenger hunt.
Organizing and preschoolers don't seem to fit well in the same sentence. If we would have had another skit today I would picture the woman with no children organizing for fun. And then, after she organized no little hands or fingers would undo any of her work! The woman on Planet Mom I would picture having to overcome the "time" barrier including lack of sleep and taking the time to organize and maintain. Plus there is the "stuff" barrier, preschoolers bring so many toys and clothes and "stuff". Items that I don't remember having to contain when I didn't have kids. So, since many of us will be attempting to organize or attempting to re-organize some of our "spaces", do you have a tip that has helped you as a mother of a preschooler organize or stay organized? Leave a comment and share!
Stacy
Organizing and preschoolers don't seem to fit well in the same sentence. If we would have had another skit today I would picture the woman with no children organizing for fun. And then, after she organized no little hands or fingers would undo any of her work! The woman on Planet Mom I would picture having to overcome the "time" barrier including lack of sleep and taking the time to organize and maintain. Plus there is the "stuff" barrier, preschoolers bring so many toys and clothes and "stuff". Items that I don't remember having to contain when I didn't have kids. So, since many of us will be attempting to organize or attempting to re-organize some of our "spaces", do you have a tip that has helped you as a mother of a preschooler organize or stay organized? Leave a comment and share!
Stacy
Friday, September 4, 2009
Together on Planet Mom!
We're getting ready to "blast off" into another year of MOPS!
Hope you can join us at our first Mom's Night Out of the year! We are having a game night on Wednesday, September 9th @ 7 p.m. in Room 205/206 at Park Chapel! Bring your favorite game, or just come and play! Yummy snack will be provided! See you there!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
End of Year, But Beginning of Summer!
The Spring Brunch yesterday was wonderful!
Thanks to everyone who had a part in making it such a special day... we know it took many minds, hands, and hearts, and we appreciate it!
Please check out all of the "Upcoming Events" along the right-hand side of this blog! There are lots of fun activities to choose from, so...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
and
SEE YOU THERE!
Thanks to everyone who had a part in making it such a special day... we know it took many minds, hands, and hearts, and we appreciate it!
Please check out all of the "Upcoming Events" along the right-hand side of this blog! There are lots of fun activities to choose from, so...
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
and
SEE YOU THERE!
Monday, May 4, 2009
Don't Miss the Spring Brunch on May 6th!
If you are new to MOPS this year, you are in for a treat! (Well, we're ALL in for a treat, but new moms may not know it yet!) The Spring Brunch is such a fun meeting... a chance to celebrate the year, share memories and experiences, honor "graduating" moms, and eat at tables!!!
Reminders:
- Everyone brings food!
- Instead of meeting in Room 200, we will meet in the sanctuary. (It's between the kids' classrooms and our regular room, so you won't miss it!)
- Secret Moms will be revealed! If you participated in this, you may want to bring something for the mom you are surprising and the one who has been surprising you all year!
- Thank our wonderful MOPPETS caregivers! Without them, MOPS as we know it would not be possible! If you would like to thank them with cards or pictures, here are the number of caregivers per classroom:
Nursery (5)
1's class (5)
2's class (5)
2 1/2's class (3)
3's class (6)
4's class (5)
5-9's class (6)
It's hard to believe this year of MOPS is almost over! Come and celebrate with us on Wednesday, and find out about what fun things are being planned for the summer!
Reminders:
- Everyone brings food!
- Instead of meeting in Room 200, we will meet in the sanctuary. (It's between the kids' classrooms and our regular room, so you won't miss it!)
- Secret Moms will be revealed! If you participated in this, you may want to bring something for the mom you are surprising and the one who has been surprising you all year!
- Thank our wonderful MOPPETS caregivers! Without them, MOPS as we know it would not be possible! If you would like to thank them with cards or pictures, here are the number of caregivers per classroom:
Nursery (5)
1's class (5)
2's class (5)
2 1/2's class (3)
3's class (6)
4's class (5)
5-9's class (6)
It's hard to believe this year of MOPS is almost over! Come and celebrate with us on Wednesday, and find out about what fun things are being planned for the summer!
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Mom's Night Out is Tomorrow!
Mom's Night Out Tomorrow!!
Wednesday, April 29
Dinner @ Carnegie's
6:30 p.m.
Steering Contact: Kristy Smith
Didn't sign up? Come anyway!
Never been to Carnegie's? Come experience the most critically acclaimed restaurant in Greenfield!
Too expensive? Come have dessert!
Don't know anyone who's going? Come meet someone new!
Don't know where it is? Mapquest it... 100 W. North St.... parking lot next door!
Check out carnegiesrestuarant.blogspot.com for more info and to check out the menu!
Hope to see you there!
Wednesday, April 29
Dinner @ Carnegie's
6:30 p.m.
Steering Contact: Kristy Smith
Didn't sign up? Come anyway!
Never been to Carnegie's? Come experience the most critically acclaimed restaurant in Greenfield!
Too expensive? Come have dessert!
Don't know anyone who's going? Come meet someone new!
Don't know where it is? Mapquest it... 100 W. North St.... parking lot next door!
Check out carnegiesrestuarant.blogspot.com for more info and to check out the menu!
Hope to see you there!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Yesterday's Meeting!
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 119:105
Thanks so much to Danny for speaking to us! He talked about the importance of the relationships we have as mothers of preschoolers: UP relationships (mentors in our lives), SIDE-BY-SIDE relationships (women who are in the same place we are), and DOWN relationships (people that are not as far along as us). He pointed out the importance of having a mixture of all three kinds of relationships in order to be the women that God wants us to be.
Isn't it wonderful that MOPS allows us to have all 3 kinds of relationships, helping us to become the women and mothers God wants us to be?!
Leave a comment about something from yesterday's meeting that you learned and would like to share!
Psalm 119:105
Thanks so much to Danny for speaking to us! He talked about the importance of the relationships we have as mothers of preschoolers: UP relationships (mentors in our lives), SIDE-BY-SIDE relationships (women who are in the same place we are), and DOWN relationships (people that are not as far along as us). He pointed out the importance of having a mixture of all three kinds of relationships in order to be the women that God wants us to be.
Isn't it wonderful that MOPS allows us to have all 3 kinds of relationships, helping us to become the women and mothers God wants us to be?!
Leave a comment about something from yesterday's meeting that you learned and would like to share!
Monday, April 20, 2009
Meeting Reminders!
Next MOPS meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY, April 22nd!
FOOD GROUPS: Kristy and Marla
CALLING the New Babies of MOPS '08 - '09!!!!
We will be taking a picture of all of the new babies together wearing their "Adventure" onsies that the MOPS Care Team gave out! This will be so cute!!
9 a.m. (arrive a bit early, if possible) in the Gathering Place (just inside the doors by the children's classrooms)
(We know those babies pack on the pounds quickly! If your baby has outgrown his/her onesie, maybe you can try wearing it without snapping it? Hopefully it will work long enough for the picture! If not, or if your's is buried too deep in the attic, don't worry about it! What we really want to see are those cute little faces!)
Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday!
FOOD GROUPS: Kristy and Marla
CALLING the New Babies of MOPS '08 - '09!!!!
We will be taking a picture of all of the new babies together wearing their "Adventure" onsies that the MOPS Care Team gave out! This will be so cute!!
9 a.m. (arrive a bit early, if possible) in the Gathering Place (just inside the doors by the children's classrooms)
(We know those babies pack on the pounds quickly! If your baby has outgrown his/her onesie, maybe you can try wearing it without snapping it? Hopefully it will work long enough for the picture! If not, or if your's is buried too deep in the attic, don't worry about it! What we really want to see are those cute little faces!)
Looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday!
Summer Study Update!
Starting Date: Wednesday, May 13th
Place: Park Chapel Room 207
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
There will be a sign-up sheet at the next two meetings for our summer book study, That's My Son. This is a great book that deals with mothering boys. It also gives practical advice for relationships. The cost of the book is $10. I have books that you can purchase at our first meeting. There is no need to read before our first meeting... but if you are really eager to read, let me know! Contact me if you have any questions.
Denise Evanoff
Place: Park Chapel Room 207
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM
There will be a sign-up sheet at the next two meetings for our summer book study, That's My Son. This is a great book that deals with mothering boys. It also gives practical advice for relationships. The cost of the book is $10. I have books that you can purchase at our first meeting. There is no need to read before our first meeting... but if you are really eager to read, let me know! Contact me if you have any questions.
Denise Evanoff
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fire Department Tour Info!
MOPS Greenfield Fire Department Tour
Tuesday, April 14th at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your little ones and join us for a guided tour of GFD's downtown fire station. It is located just south of US 40 on SR 9 across from the courthouse on South Street. We will meet shortly before 10:30 in the large parking lot just west of the station and go in as a group.
You will want to bring your cameras! Barring an emergency, you should be able to photograph your child by the firetrucks or maybe even in the driver's seat.
Sign-up at the April 8th MOPS meeting, or RSVP by commenting on this post! Hope to see you there!
Contact: Cathy Stump
Tuesday, April 14th at 10:30 a.m.
Bring your little ones and join us for a guided tour of GFD's downtown fire station. It is located just south of US 40 on SR 9 across from the courthouse on South Street. We will meet shortly before 10:30 in the large parking lot just west of the station and go in as a group.
You will want to bring your cameras! Barring an emergency, you should be able to photograph your child by the firetrucks or maybe even in the driver's seat.
Sign-up at the April 8th MOPS meeting, or RSVP by commenting on this post! Hope to see you there!
Contact: Cathy Stump
Monday, March 23, 2009
Summer Study to Start May 13th!
Denise Evanoff is so excited to be doing a six week study for moms while MOPS is on summer break. We will be using a book called, That’s My Son, by Rick Johnson. This book is written directly to moms of boys of all ages. So if you have a son, think you’ll ever have a son, or just want to know more about boys, you are invited to join us. We will be meeting Wednesday mornings from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at Park Chapel, and childcare is provided. We will start on May 13th. More details will follow, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Denise.
Birthday Open House for Jean Smiddy!
Hey MOPS moms...
Gary Smiddy (husband of our sweet mentor, Jean Smiddy) wants you all to know about this:
This Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m.
there will be an Open House
at Park Chapel (room TBA) to celebrate
Jean Smiddy's 60th birthday!
(A really BIG one!!!)
Come and celebrate!!
Please feel free to invite anyone who knows Jean... or would like to know Jean! :)
Gary Smiddy (husband of our sweet mentor, Jean Smiddy) wants you all to know about this:
This Thursday, March 26, at 7:00 p.m.
there will be an Open House
at Park Chapel (room TBA) to celebrate
Jean Smiddy's 60th birthday!
(A really BIG one!!!)
Come and celebrate!!
Please feel free to invite anyone who knows Jean... or would like to know Jean! :)
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Fun House!
Congratulations to DENISE for winning the $10 Walmart gift card! I'm sure with 3 growing boys at home, she will put it to good use!
Today's topic -- The Fun House -- was a lot of fun! Thanks to Lee for her ideas and inspiration for fun (and inexpensive) ways to play with our kids! In case you missed it, some of Lee's ideas included:
- Fun with a cardboard box... Make it into an airplane, a doll's bed, a car, or decorate it and use it for storing dress-up clothes!
- Make a paper weight... Find a big, heavy rock, and glue pieces of different colored tissue paper to it to make it colorful!
- Make a poster, collage, or paper dolls... Have kids find pictures in catalogs and magazines, cut them out and glue them on. Great way to practice cutting and gluing skills!
- Fun with food... Turn food into fun by making an orange slice into a sailboat by adding a toothpick with a paper sail! Have kids "help" you cook... you might be surprised when they actually eat what they make!
She had LOTS more great ideas to share! Add a comment with another one of Lee's ideas that you liked, or share some of your own fun things you do with your kids!
Today's topic -- The Fun House -- was a lot of fun! Thanks to Lee for her ideas and inspiration for fun (and inexpensive) ways to play with our kids! In case you missed it, some of Lee's ideas included:
- Fun with a cardboard box... Make it into an airplane, a doll's bed, a car, or decorate it and use it for storing dress-up clothes!
- Make a paper weight... Find a big, heavy rock, and glue pieces of different colored tissue paper to it to make it colorful!
- Make a poster, collage, or paper dolls... Have kids find pictures in catalogs and magazines, cut them out and glue them on. Great way to practice cutting and gluing skills!
- Fun with food... Turn food into fun by making an orange slice into a sailboat by adding a toothpick with a paper sail! Have kids "help" you cook... you might be surprised when they actually eat what they make!
She had LOTS more great ideas to share! Add a comment with another one of Lee's ideas that you liked, or share some of your own fun things you do with your kids!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
MOPS is Wednesday!
Thanks for all of the comments and "followers" to our new blog! We hope this will be a place for not only meeting and event reminders, but also to connect and get to know each other better!
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m.
Food Groups: Carrie and Karen
Reminders for this meeting:
*We will be collecting and constructing our birthday bags. You can bring a complete birthday bag with all parts included OR you can bring misc. items (cake mix, frosting, plates, balloons, streamers, candles, etc.) that we can then make into birthday bags. Bring in all of your items on the morning of March 18th!!
*Also, SPRING is almost here!! Think of your special SECRET MOM this month!! What a fun time to let her know she is thought of!!
Next Mom's Night Out:
Book Discussion (Read The Mommy Diaries, mark your favorite stories, and join us for a relaxing evening!)
Wednesday, March 25th, 7:00 p.m. @ Rock, Paper, Scissors
Steering Contact: Brooke Wilson
Look to the right for a complete list of upcoming meetings and events!
Next Meeting:
Wednesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m.
Food Groups: Carrie and Karen
Reminders for this meeting:
*We will be collecting and constructing our birthday bags. You can bring a complete birthday bag with all parts included OR you can bring misc. items (cake mix, frosting, plates, balloons, streamers, candles, etc.) that we can then make into birthday bags. Bring in all of your items on the morning of March 18th!!
*Also, SPRING is almost here!! Think of your special SECRET MOM this month!! What a fun time to let her know she is thought of!!
Next Mom's Night Out:
Book Discussion (Read The Mommy Diaries, mark your favorite stories, and join us for a relaxing evening!)
Wednesday, March 25th, 7:00 p.m. @ Rock, Paper, Scissors
Steering Contact: Brooke Wilson
Look to the right for a complete list of upcoming meetings and events!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Travel Tips!
What a fun meeting we had today! Thanks to the Steering Team for their generous giveaways, fun tips, and great ideas!
Surely you have some good ideas, too! LEAVE A COMMENT with your best tips and ideas for traveling with kids, or share a fun travel destination or experience!
As an INCENTIVE, if you leave a comment anywhere on this blog, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $10 Walmart gift card! Who can't use $10 at Walmart? If you become a follower of this blog, we'll give you an additional chance to win! (This means you could each get up to 2 chances to win -- 1 for commenting, 1 for following! Don't think if you leave 10 comments, you'll get 10 chances to win! We know how you ladies think! :)
DEADLINE for your chance to win the gift card will be 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th! We will draw the winner at the next MOPS meeting on March 18th!
Instructions for leaving a comment:
Below this and every entry, there is a comment link that you can click on to post a comment. If you prefer, you can leave an anonymous post, which means you do not have to sign in. However, if you want "credit" for this giveaway, you'll need to type your name at the end of the comment -- first name, last initial is best!
Instructions for becoming a "follower" of this blog:
A "follower" simply means that you will be notified via e-mail when something new is written on this blog. Page down to the lower right hand corner of this blog. You will see the heading "Followers" with a button under it that says "Follow." Click on that button, and follow the instructions.
If you have any questions, contact Marj!
Surely you have some good ideas, too! LEAVE A COMMENT with your best tips and ideas for traveling with kids, or share a fun travel destination or experience!
As an INCENTIVE, if you leave a comment anywhere on this blog, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $10 Walmart gift card! Who can't use $10 at Walmart? If you become a follower of this blog, we'll give you an additional chance to win! (This means you could each get up to 2 chances to win -- 1 for commenting, 1 for following! Don't think if you leave 10 comments, you'll get 10 chances to win! We know how you ladies think! :)
DEADLINE for your chance to win the gift card will be 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, March 8th! We will draw the winner at the next MOPS meeting on March 18th!
Instructions for leaving a comment:
Below this and every entry, there is a comment link that you can click on to post a comment. If you prefer, you can leave an anonymous post, which means you do not have to sign in. However, if you want "credit" for this giveaway, you'll need to type your name at the end of the comment -- first name, last initial is best!
Instructions for becoming a "follower" of this blog:
A "follower" simply means that you will be notified via e-mail when something new is written on this blog. Page down to the lower right hand corner of this blog. You will see the heading "Followers" with a button under it that says "Follow." Click on that button, and follow the instructions.
If you have any questions, contact Marj!
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
MOPS Tomorrow!
We are so excited to share some fun ideas, and a few surprises, with all of you!! Please join us for a GREAT meeting! See you there!
Food Groups: Kristy & Marla
Food Groups: Kristy & Marla
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Don't Forget!
Mom's Night Out tomorrow night!
Dinner at Gail's house!
6:30 p.m.!
See post below for all the details, and SEE YOU THERE!
Dinner at Gail's house!
6:30 p.m.!
See post below for all the details, and SEE YOU THERE!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Cheer up!
What a great meeting today! Stress and depression are not easy topics, but important ones to discuss and learn more about. One of the questions from discussion group today was:
"A cheerful heart is good medicine. What in your life gives you a cheerful heart?"
Leave a comment to this post with your response to this question. Reading what makes other moms cheerful may bring a smile to your face, too!
"A cheerful heart is good medicine. What in your life gives you a cheerful heart?"
Leave a comment to this post with your response to this question. Reading what makes other moms cheerful may bring a smile to your face, too!
Monday, February 16, 2009
Pitch-in dinner at Gail's house on Feb. 25th!
Mom's Night Out!!! Woohoo!
Pitch-in dinner @ Gail's house! Bring a dish to share!
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Plates and drinks will be provided!
Gail's home (Gail is one of our wonderful mentors!)
2494 S. 600 East (not 900 E as is recorded somewhere)
Greenfield
462-4032
Directions from the Courthouse:
Drive east on US 40 to 600 East (about 4 1/2 miles).
Turn south (right) and drive 2 1/2 miles. You will pass 100 South and 200 South (which doglegs at 600 East). About 1/2 mile beyond 200 South, you will go over a little creek, then up a rise, passing a row of mailboxes on the left.
At the top of the rise, turn right into the first driveway (not left onto 250 South). We are the second house on the right, down the long lane. You can't see the house from the main road. The house is a ranch, tan on top and light brown brick on the bottom. Lights will be on.
Come on down for a warm evening with girlfriends and fellowship and food!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Pitch-in dinner @ Gail's house! Bring a dish to share!
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m.
Plates and drinks will be provided!
Gail's home (Gail is one of our wonderful mentors!)
2494 S. 600 East (not 900 E as is recorded somewhere)
Greenfield
462-4032
Directions from the Courthouse:
Drive east on US 40 to 600 East (about 4 1/2 miles).
Turn south (right) and drive 2 1/2 miles. You will pass 100 South and 200 South (which doglegs at 600 East). About 1/2 mile beyond 200 South, you will go over a little creek, then up a rise, passing a row of mailboxes on the left.
At the top of the rise, turn right into the first driveway (not left onto 250 South). We are the second house on the right, down the long lane. You can't see the house from the main road. The house is a ranch, tan on top and light brown brick on the bottom. Lights will be on.
Come on down for a warm evening with girlfriends and fellowship and food!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Welcome!
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