Seventh Meeting

I regret that I didn't get any pictures at this meeting. :( We made some great organizational cards to put on the kids' drawers (pants, shirts, underwear, etc.), toy boxes/bins (legos, barbies, cars, etc.) and menu cards (mac & cheese, pb & j, sides, etc.) to give the kids their own choice to eat. Here are the cards I made for my son's drawers. They are already working!
We did an icebreaker next to introduce the newer members and then share adventures we've had as mothers. There were some very funny stories!

MNO at La Costa

Tonight was a lot of fun! Six of us (plus one sleeping baby) ate out at La Costa Mexican Restaurant. Leslie had a great recommendation for Amy and Melissa to try: Pollo Fundito. It definitely looked good.
It was Melissa's birthday, so we HAD to inform our waiter about it! They brought out a sombrero and sang to her!
Don't miss the next one, Ladies!

Making Pillowcase Dresses

Tonight, Kelly hosted several moms to come over with supplies and sewing machines (very graciously, as it was her birthday!!). Dee helped us all to make a pillowcase dress for our daughters. After a lot of time and mishaps, almost everyone completed a dress. We are hoping to do it again soon!

Sixth Meeting

Today Jennifer gave us an encouraging devotion about God's control in this unsettled time, just after the election.
We had a female police officer speak about personal safety, gearing us up for the holidays. One of her most important points was to just BE AWARE of your surroundings. She also gave us some tips about defending ourselves in case of a physical attack and a whistle to carry with us. All the moms had great questions for her and she did a wonderful job of answering them!
Afterward, we played 20 questions. We each had a person, like Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan and Denzel Washington, assigned to us and the other moms had to guess who we were. It was a lot of fun!

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!