'tis the season

It's official, I'm finished shopping for kids this Christmas. I only have adults to shop for now, but that's harder, isn't it? Target is sold out of the TomTom GPS thing for Scott, so guess I'm going to have to pay more somewhere else. That's what the internet's for.
I'd put up a pic of our tree, but Andrew's taken off all the ornaments he can reach, so it's not very exciting anymore.
Hope y'all have a happy start to the season.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Take some time to reflect on the blessings in your life tomorrow. I know I will.

Say it with Cereal

Need to get your point across? Leave a note for your hubby using http://www.redkid.net/generator/sign.php and say it with cereal, or the Las Vegas sign. Print and leave your creation to tell him to take out the trash or pick up his socks.

New post! Y'all gotta see this.

Hey y'all. I've discovered a new show I think is worth watching. Here's a clip of "Pushing Daisies." The show's about a guy, Ned, who can touch people and bring them back to life, then touches them again and they stay dead -- he uses this "gift" to solve murders. It's a comedy, of course. And despite this clip, it's not a musical. If you've seen "Amelie," it reminds me of the movie. Happy watching.

New Words! New Words!

Here's a not so secret thing about moi, I love the English language. I was an English Ed major, I'm our newsletter and blog girl, so of course I love words. So here it is, new slang words. I'll be checking to see how many of you are using them at Friday's MOPS meeting.
From Urban Dictionary

Money: cabbage, chalupas, cheddar, Gouda, paper, Kraft singles (for dollar bills).

100m hottie: Someone who looks good from afar, but fuzzy up close.

Agnorant: Someone both arrogant and ignorant. (That's just awesome)

Anchor: To wait.

Bluetool: Someone always wearing a Bluetooth, even when they're not on the phone. (you know who you are)

Break your crayons: To upset someone.

Buster: A fake or phony person.

Check your vitals: To do a sweep of e-mail and other essential websites.

Dandruff: One who makes plans but often ditches them.

Earjacking: Eavesdropping.

Errorist: Someone who always makes mistakes. (ha ha ha)

Flossin': Showing off.

Going federal: Making it, usually in reference to rap stardom.

Marinating: Hanging out.

Multislacking: Slacking at a series of things all at once. (this is the best ever)

Nonpology: An insincere apology.

Noob: An unintelligent person.

Pay out: To dis someone.

Presidential tint: Cars with exceedingly tinted windows.

Remail: Following up on e-mails that have gone unanswered.

Subwoofing: Sitting in your car and blasting your stereo system to show off.

Swiffin: Making up stories.

Check out Etsy

I found a cool site for shopping for handmade items. Everything from this this adorable cupcake hat to jewelry and art to scrapbooking embellishments. I found a ton of super cute things. You'll have to take a look. www.etsy.com

Pumpkin Patch Trip

You're invited!

Website re-do

So, I didn't like the look of the website with the new MOPS logo, so I changed the whole thing and hopefully y'all will llke it. I think it's pretty cute. I'll send an email and post here when it's ready for viewing. Hope y'all have a great Labor Day.

New MOPS Logo

As your Publicity Team Leader I wanted to share the new, colorful MOPS logo. It's pretty and bright. I like it and hope you do, too, as you will be seeing it soon on lots of our stuff!

Total Momsense!

Love this video by Christian comedian Anita Renfroe.

Check this out -- Shrinky Dinks!

I know y'all remember Shrinky Dinks -- I found a site that shows you how to make them from stuff you have at home. A great rainy day project with the kids. Love this idea. Go to http://www.curbly.com/Chrisjob/posts/2252-DIY-Shrinky-Dinks- for instructions. You can also order shrink plastic online or check the local craft stores.

Hint: If you want to turn your Shrinky Dink into a keychain or necklace for the kids, use a hole punch on the plastic before putting it in your oven.

Too funny not to share

Not that I have time to do much than the usual - get kids up, fed, dressed, prepare lunches, get the kiddos to school, shop at WalMart (I use self check-out. Why? Well, I guess it makes me feel I am getting out faster. That's a whole story there but I digress on the digression. You know when you get your receipt. The voice says, "Thank you for shopping at WalMart". It should say "Thank you for spending your day at WalMart."), get dinner ready, work, housework, get the kids from school, clean up messes, get snacks, wash clothes, pull hair out during homework, muster strength to be civil to husband and put all to bed before I can sit down and read email or do more work - but I have a client and friend, who is friends with a lady, Anita Renfroe. Anita is a Christian comic, amongst her other talents. She does this routine where she sets phrases that moms use, to the William Tell Overture. Hilarious. See how many phrases she says that come out of your mouth on a daily basis.

Go here and laugh
http://www.anitarenfroe.com/video_clips_main.htm


Be blessed.

Beth

Not Kerry.

I just use her sign on until I figure this new fangled blog thingy out.

New MOPPETS!

Announcing the births of 2 new MOPPETS! Congratulations to Aaron and Christy Ogea on
the birth of their son, Peyton Michael, on July 12, 2007. Peyton's big sister is Emily. Christy will be a new Discussion Group Leader starting in September.
And congratulations to Johnny and Nicole Schembre. Baby Nicholas was born Monday July 24th. His big brother is Johnny, Jr.

MOPS and you

Dear Ladies,

Well, it's finally here - school. And for those of us that have pre-schoolers and up that attend one form of school or another - it's bittersweet and convicting. One side of me is so sad that summer is over and that we did not have an adventure of a lifetime this summer (although actually we had one come pretty close). Then there is the other side of me that is very happy that this blessed creature or creatures from above can go away to a safe place and get some instruction rather than hear the word,"No" all day. Not to mention Mommy's sanity may somewhat be restored. In any case, it's here and not much I can do about it but revel I mean live with it.

And so since school is about to start, so is MOPS. Our first meeting is scheduled for Friday September 28, 9:30 am - 12 noon at FBC Covington. You can register now by downloading registration forms (one for you and one for your children) off our website. Send them via snail mail to me or if you see me, say at FBC or WalMart, you can give them to me. We will be putting groups together in the next few weeks so you will hear from your Discussion Group Leader (DGL) about where you and your cherubs will be during the meeting.

Please visit our website at www.covingtonmops.org. (Yes, it used to be .com but since MOPS is www.mops.org, we thought we would follow suit.) and visit MOPS International's website at the aforementioned www.mops.org.

Our theme this year is the Home Factor - Begin Here Go There. It is based on the heart of the HOME is also a picture of God’s desire to interact with us and deeply love us where we really live. He desires to make his home in our hearts. He expresses it this way in the theme verse: "...he lives with you and will be in you." John 14:17

We are in the planning stages of what we will be doing this year but it looks promising to be lots of fun as well as informative and fulfilling. If you have a friend that is a MOPS, have her join as well. If you know of someone who would like to volunteer their time to help with MOPPETS, please forward their name(s) onto info@cobvingtonmops.org.

Got to run. Potty training has all of a sudden taken precedence over this post.

Be blessed.

Love,

Beth

Natchez and new website

Whew -- got back from Scrap-n-on the River with Beth, Megan, and Mandy and boy, was it good times. Remind me to tell y'all about the ventriloquist. Yes, you read that right. Ventriloquist. At a scrapbook retreat. Uh-huh.
So, the new website is almost ready, I just have a couple of more things to work on and we'll be ready for the launch. I'm excited about it. More details soon. I promise.

Welcome to our new blog

Welcome, we're glad you found the FBC Covington MOPS blog. Here you'll find news about MOPS, anecdotes from our Steering Team, and updates on our group. Thanks for visiting and we hope you'll be a regular visitor.
Kerry