Fifth Meeting

Today was a fifth Wednesday, which is traditionally a Game or Craft Day. But because this election has had such a huge impact so far, we decided we'd get speakers who knew more about the hot topics. They were the chair of the Republican Party, Chris Dean and chair of the Democrat Party, Jim Morgan. There were some sticky questions, but a lot of good information and plenty of opinions!
Here are our spooky treats.

Joey Jog '08

It was an early morning for some of us today! Amy, Mollie, John David, Tobi, Julie and Ross left Costco around 7:15 am. Tonya was picked up by Harbor members around 6:45 am! Our MOPPETS teacher, Mrs. Cortney was not far behind with her hubby and daughter.
The rain began shortly after we got on I-40. We all arrived before 10:30 and the ceremony got underway. We heard from the jog's organizer, then Joey's uncle, who told us about her life and it's impact. After stretching and warming up, like Mrs. Debbie, Maggie and Cooper in the first picture, we went outside for a butterfly release.
The walk began around 11:00 in the neighborhood around Orange UMC. The rain was on and off, drizzle to downpour and back again. What didn't occur to most of us was that we would be walking up and down hills! Julie and Mollie pushing their strollers, decided not to loop around the middle of the route, but to head back to the church when they met with some of the joggers who were in the lead of the pack.
We all made it back, safe and sound, even if a little soaked. There was lunch provided: sub sandwiches, chips, desserts, and drinks. We headed home, stopping a few times, and enjoyed our time together!

Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

Tonight MOPS provided the meal for Harbor. We had taco salad (meat, beans, rice, chips, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and salsa) and it was a HUGE hit!! Tonya did the shopping yesterday and today. She made sure everything worked like clockwork.
Mrs. Debbie provided tablecloths and mats, aprons and flowers for the moms' hair! :) Eight MOPS members were there, most prepared and cooked, some were there to serve. Other moms who couldn't come brought desserts: wonderful cookies and cakes!
The kids played together and then sat and ate their tacos.
I heard only good things about the food and the atmosphere! It was definitely the most festive Fellowship meal we've ever had!

Fouth Meeting

Today was another wonderful meeting! There were lots of sweets to eat. :) Dee did a terrific job talking about feeling like a good mom one moment and like a bad mom the next. She reassured us that God loves us and will help us, and we're all good moms, we just may have bad moments.
Leslie shared a little about Joey's life and illness, then we watched a DVD about Joey. The jog is next weekend and it means all the more now that we've gotten to know through her pictures.
All the moms had a great time making the bags! They all turned out so pretty and there were many different creations! Three bags have already sold. They are definitely going to be a big hit at the Butterfly Boutique.

Craft Night

Tonight a few Steering moms got together at Mrs. Debbie's house to plan how to do our craft for Wednesday. We are decorating canvas tote bags and had many suggestions of how to do it. Lori, Tobi, Leslie, Mollie, Mrs. Debbie and Mrs. Sue decided on a few options and then set out to make one. Now we have examples and the know-how for our meeting on Wednesday.

Third Meeting

Today's meeting was very educational!! Debbie gave a wonderful devotion about Touch, the touch of Jesus and others in our lives. Jeanette Nichols, Vice Chairman of the School Board, came to speak. She had a lot of insight and answered all of our questions.
Next, one of our newest members, Bethany, shared some fitness tips with us, using an exercise ball. I think we were all motivated to go out and get our own and we may start having fitness sessions during MOPS meetings! Here are some exercises to do at home.