Tea & Testimony Day

This past Monday we had our Tea and Testimony Meeting. We had two wonderful MOPS moms share their testimonies with us and what touching stories they were. These moms are a prime example of strength, faith, and love and we're so grateful for their willingness to share what MOPS has done for them in their lives. What a wonderful group we are a part of!

We also had our Crazy Hat Contest. We had the "Laundry Queen" hat, a recycled box hat (which she balanced so gracefully on her head!), a beautiful flower hat, a fuzzy pink "MOPS Rocks" hat, a "Head in the Clouds" hat, a Spider Man mask (which scared me a little bit), a cowgirl hat, a hat with cute little dolls around it, a "Think Pink" hat for a mom hoping for a little girl, a wizard hat, and my "Calgon Take Me Away" hat. I hope I didn't forget any!

Here are some pictures to enjoy!

Oh When the Saints, Come Marching In!!

During our morning 'Adventures with Pets' meeting, we had an unexpected visit from our preschool MOPPETS! It was the day before Fat Tuesday and their teachers had prepared the children for a mini Mardi Gras parade. They came in wearing masks and with instruments singing Oh When the Saints Come Marching In. It was adorable. They marched in & around our tables and brought smiles to everyone in the room. What joy!

It's the Annual Woodlake MOPS White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange

There was great anticipation for this event to see what the craziest gifts would be. Fortunately for some, there were really great gifts like decorations, gift cards, and home goods. Of course, these items changed has quite a few times. On the flip side, we had a donkey alarm clock, a coconut head of some sort, big bass fish, two cans of spotted d*#k (which by the way isn't spotted meat like some thought...HA! It's a type of bread pudding), a tropical doll, and to top the list a big ol' dancin' James Brown with complimentary cd. Who wouldn't love to curl up by the fire with their hubby and big headed James Brown to listen to Christmas in the Ghetto??? I know one lucky mama who will :0)!!

Here are some photos from our morning. Enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas!!!

The Steering Team Goes Caroling...In the Rain!!!

The steering team thought it would be fun to sing a few Christmas songs for some of the MOPS moms. As soon as we got to the first house, it started pouring out, but that didn't stop us!! Those lucky enough experience our heavenly voices heard songs ranging from Deck the Halls to Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer (which we decided was way too long and cut it half way through our caroling adventure). It was a very fun evening...at least for us singers!...HA!!!!

Craft Fair

YAY!!! Our Craft Fair was a huge success! Thanks so much to all of you for your help and support!

Mommy Games!

Here are some funny photos from the Mommy Games. Our morning group had to identify objects in a diaper bag while blindfolded, talk with a bottle in their mouth, and race other moms on a tricycle. That event turned out to be quite a workout! Check out the video :0)!!

Loving Your Man's Adventurous Heart!

Mike Young from Noble Warriors came to speak to us about our husbands' adventurous hearts.

Let us remember...The Glory of God is man fully alive. Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it abundantly."

Here are some ways we can be supportive of our husbands and their desire for adventure:

Talk with your man about his dreams

Start to figure out how you can be a part of his great adventure

Work through your security issues

Remember- The Glory of God is man fully alive.

Remember- God put this quest of adventure in his heart.

Pray for your man