Friday, January 29, 2010

MOPS Directory

Hello Moms!
I'm going to update the MOPS photo directory for the February meeting. If you would like to update any of your information, i.e. new address, phone, e-mail, baby, etc. please e-mail it to me at lstruebing@wi.rr.com by Friday, Feb. 5.

Thanks!
Laura

Monday, January 25, 2010

Big Backyard Pictures

Casey and Caleb in a car race ; )


Amy and her precious boy Isaac say "Cheese!"

MOPS Moms hanging out while the kiddos have some fun.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Big Backyard Playdate This Friday!

Hey Everyone,

Looking forward to the playdate this Friday and just wanted to send out a reminder email!

Just a few notes:
~Friday January 22nd, meet at 9:30am at The Big Backyard. Address is: 2857 S. 160th Street New Berlin, WI 53151
~They are a socks only facility, this includes children and adults. They recommend socks with grips on the bottom for kids.
~Every child needs to have a signed waiver to play. Follow the link to the website where you can print this off and bring it with you to save some time on Friday.
~When you get there just make sure to let them know that you are with the MOPS group and you will get the $5 price per child over the age of 1.
~Friday is $1.50 hot dog day if you are interested you can stay for lunch. No carry-in food or beverages are allowed with the exception of those having special dietary needs/restrictions. (this does not include bottles/sippy cups)

So far we have about 20 kids. If you signed up and will not be able to make it, please let me know. And if you did not sign up, don't worry you can still come! You can let me know you are coming or just show up the morning of.

See you there!

~Brianne
262-613-2239

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

ANNOUNCEMENT: HELP NEEDED

A volunteer is still needed to help with our kids MOPPETS program for the months of April and May. Responsibilities include placing volunteers in rooms, helping with gym time, and preparing snacks. This can be a paid position ($25/meeting). Please contact Amy Gruetzmacher if interested.

Mod Podge

Hi MOPS Moms!
I hope you had a great time with your decoupaged boxes today. Be careful. I've found so many things lying around the house that have become victim to my Mod Podge. Luckily it's a very easy and inexpensive craft. For those of you who would like to try more or are in need of some inspiration these are a few of my favorite ideas I've come across.

http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/2008/09/dresser-makeover.html

http://modpodgerocks.blogspot.com/

http://www.marthastewart.com/decoupage

If you weren't at today's meeting and you would like your craft supplies let me know and I will bring them to the next meeting. Otherwise if I don't hear from you I will be returning the extra supplies.

Thanks so much for coming today and being so creative! Fun Fun!!!
In Him,
Gretchen Weis
gretchenweis@gmail.com

Monday, January 11, 2010

New Year's Goals

My New Year's goal is to have Jessica kick my butt with exercising my way to a healthier me!
Also, trying to maintain a better balance of playing with my boys and being ok with letting my house go a bit...which is hard being a neat freak!
Jamie Poelzer

My goal for 2010 is to wake up at 6am three days a week to get in my weight training and devotions before the kids wake up.
Jessica DeGraff

1. Read through the Bible
2. Run a half marathon
3. Find creative ways to reduce monthly spending costs
Ruth Sohre

Learn to make good homemade bread. I already practiced three times with Ciabatta! Yum!!!
Anna Herman

1. Eat more chocolate
2. Be more content
3. Have more date nights
Gretchen Weis

To not have a baby in 2010! Ha! Ha! Ha! ; )
Brianne Haust

Organize my house. No clutter!!!
Debra Bender

Winter Fun


The Poelzer boys having winter fun!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

MOPS Meeting Tuesday, January 12th

Hi ladies ~

Hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year's -- I know in our household, this week threw us right back into the daily grind of crazy, normal life! I'm very much looking forward to seeing each of you this next Tuesday, January 12th, as we continue our MOPS year with the first meeting of 2010!

I think you'll really enjoy the things we have planned for you! We will spend a significant amount of time doing a craft for this meeting, but we will also have a short speaker on organization (like organizing your day-to-day stuff, calendars, schedules, etc.) and as always, we'll have an early bird prize, as well as food and fun to spare!

Hope you can join us for a couple of hours starting at 9:15am (nurseries are open by 9am) on Tuesday January 12th! Any questions, let me know!

Thanks,
Amy Gruetzmacher