Kelly Stamps from Kelly's Korner is coming to MOPS!

Next Tuesday at Grand Avenue MOPS, Kelly Stamps from www.kellyskornerblog.com will be joining our group as our guest speaker. She's going to talk about life as a mother and blogging tips for mothers. She has a great blog and story and we are super excited she is coming. I posted a pic and her info from her blog below. Looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying our "adult" time talking without the "little" loves' of our lives!

About Me

I have been married for five years to a wonderful guy that I met on a blind date (they do work!) We have one furry child, Dawson, that we love more than two people should and one miracle daughter. I love reality TV, Razorback Sports, Sonic vanilla diet cokes, magazines, fashion, Jesus, friends, my church, David Crowder, the color brown, cooking, decorating, all thing SOUTHERN, the SEC (best conference EVER), the BEACH, people who went to OBU, and laughing. After more than two years of trying,waiting and praying and a 3 week stay in the NICU- God has blessed us with a beautiful baby daughter, Harper Brown, born in January 2009! I am amazed every day at the love and mercy that my wonderful Savior has given me and the life more abundant that He lets me live!

Reading to our children...

Hello Ladies... I'm sorry I missed the last play date, but I heard it was lots of fun! Hope you all enjoyed it.

Next week, we are having a guest speaker: Louise Turner. She is going to talk with us about how to read to our children and what to read... From what I've been told, she has a gift of really captivating kids attention while reading. We are hoping she can share some of that with us. After she talks with the mommies, we are going to bring the preschoolers in for a little story time. Megan says this is when Louise really shines.

There are so many benefits to reading to our kids. In my house, it's a great snuggling and calming time. If we are having a meltdown, BOOKS are our friend. So come here Louise share with us how we can be better readers to our kids! See you on Tuesday!

Stroller Exercises

What a great meeting last Tuesday... I enjoyed seeing everyone and meeting the new moms that came. That little Keurig coffee machine... Wow, that thing is nifty. I might have to invest in one of those!

On Tuesday we are meeting at the Hillcrest Park. Some people need directions... Here is the easiest way to get there:

If you come from Phoenix turn onto Old Greenwood Road (towards Rogers Avenue), then turn left onto Country club (it's at a stoplight), Keep going until you get to Vista and turn right. Vista leads into the circle Drive and the park is right there. If you come from Rogers Avenue turn onto Old Greenwood (towards Phoenix), turn right on Country club, and then right on Vista.

There are lots of Streets that lead into the circle, so some of you know other ways to get there. This is just the easiest way if you don't know where you are going... or if you are like and me and are directionally challenged!

I think Jennifer Jenkins is going to lead us in the stroller exercises. I've done a few of them before even though I don't have a child that will sit in a stroller. Hope to see you there!

First MOPS Meeting: September 14 @ 9:30

Hello ladies! It's time to get the year started... I am so excited about the year to come. We have so many fun things planned. We will have lots of fun door prizes, free childcare, and fun fellowship with other mommies!

Our first meeting will be a kick off to a great year... we will be sharing our MOPS stories, playing games and receiving a few gifts. We are meeting in a different room this year if you are a returning mom from last year. It's on the first floor.. no more stairs! There will be signs when you arrive. Come and find out all the fun events and speakers we have planned for this year. See you there... Tuesday, September 14 9:30-11:30.

Who's ready for MOPs

Hello everyone... Hope your summer is going well! We have certainly been busy and I bet all of you have as well. I am ready to get back in the swing of things and see all of you... Also, I am ready to get the craft/scrap nights started again at Grand... that is if YOU will come! I will start the dates for September! But there will have to be some people show up or they won't continue...

There are going to be lots of changes this year for MOPs. You all need to pray for our group that we can collaborate and revamp our MOPs. If any one wants to be a part of the steering committee just let me know. I, as well as others, are praying for a mom that would like to step up to the challenge of leading our MOPs group...

Please be thinking about suggestions for the next semester of MOPs... including, what day, time, activities, topics, speakers, etc. Say whatever you would like.... Remember this is a reach out program to other moms as well, and we need make sure we are doing our part to share the fun we have at MOPs to other moms who need it as well... And WE all NEED it!

I would like to have a play date before the summer ends as well... Here are few dates: July 29th at 11 a.m. at creekmore pool or August 3rd at 10 am @ my house... or both if you guys would like!

Be thinking and praying about MOPs... Can't wait to see all of you!

Upcoming Events

This past Tuesday at MOPs, Sarah showed us some awesome exercises to do with your babies and strollers. In fact, we all loved it so much, we are meeting next Tuesday at Hillcrest Park to exercise. Bring your strollers and your kids.

Next MOPs will be on April 27th. We will be doing a craft and using the cricut! It will be so much fun. Our last MOPs date will be May 11. We will be doing a fun activity with the kids.

As the year is ending.... All of you need to think about being a part of the steering committee. We really need new people with new ideas and I know as moms, all of you have something to offer. Pray about it! There are several areas to help in.

The scrapbooking nights and days will continue during the summer as well as playdates. Check the blog or facebook for dates. Also, Raina's husband might be teaching a child CPR class for our mops moms with childcare. If you are interested let me or Raina know.

Updates and Prayer

Hey guys. This next week is spring break so no MOPs... I'll miss all of you. We are planning a trip to the zoo this next week, either Tuesday or Thursday. Although the weather may not let us go... If you would like to go let me know. Scrap night is on this Friday, March 19, 5:30-12. Come and hang out... even if you don't scrap, I know you have pictures you can organize.

Jessica Clark's sister in law is 23 wks pregnant and having contractions. They are trying to stop them, but so far no luck. Please pray for her and their family. This will be their first child and they had a time trying to get pregnant. Thanks guys.

Have a great spring break and Happy St.Patrick's Day!