We have a new member of the family!
Samuel Langston Ellison
Born January 28th
2:55pm
7lbs 14oz
19 inches long
Congratualtions to David and Marijon!
Ian is officially a big brother now!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Wrapping Up a Great Day!
I don't know about you, but today's meeting was like a great shot of energy. I think we must have had one of our largest MOPS crowds and on a cold, January day that is a BIG DEAL!
I have to give a shoutout to Jan Kneeland who talked about encouragement. I find that going to the Bible not only provides comfort in difficult times and direction for living, but also encouragement that I need. I need to look to God for my encouragement. Too often I look to other people and things of this world to keep me going. How about you? As mothers, we look for power that WE have and we fall short. We worry about the end result instead of trusting God to work things out in his timing. And his timing is perfect!
Thanks also to Ann Marie for helping many of us get the "right fit." I wish she could have seen that initial stampede to the bathroom. Many of us have been living with "girls in need of a lift" and this was certainly a needed event!
Our craft was great as usual, the food was yummy and I had the opportunity to hear compliments from both of our visiting moms because I sat beside them. They could feel the love and support we all have for each other and that is what MOPS is all about.
Let me leave you with the words from Phillipians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.
Love to all,
Jerri Lyn
* Look for more good stuff from Jan in our next MOPS Messenger!
I have to give a shoutout to Jan Kneeland who talked about encouragement. I find that going to the Bible not only provides comfort in difficult times and direction for living, but also encouragement that I need. I need to look to God for my encouragement. Too often I look to other people and things of this world to keep me going. How about you? As mothers, we look for power that WE have and we fall short. We worry about the end result instead of trusting God to work things out in his timing. And his timing is perfect!
Thanks also to Ann Marie for helping many of us get the "right fit." I wish she could have seen that initial stampede to the bathroom. Many of us have been living with "girls in need of a lift" and this was certainly a needed event!
Our craft was great as usual, the food was yummy and I had the opportunity to hear compliments from both of our visiting moms because I sat beside them. They could feel the love and support we all have for each other and that is what MOPS is all about.
Let me leave you with the words from Phillipians 1:6 Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.
Love to all,
Jerri Lyn
* Look for more good stuff from Jan in our next MOPS Messenger!
Monday, January 25, 2010
10 Questions For Lindsay Cuttino!
I have had the pleasure of knowing Lindsay Cuttino for the past two years. She is my DGL this year and I served on the Hospitality Team with her last year. Lindsay is a very creative person and you should see the beautiful cakes she creates! I spoke with her this morning and asked her 10 questions. Here is what she said:
What is your favorite color? White!
Easiest meal to put on the table in a hurry? Breakfast food!
Your childhood ambition? I didn't have one.
Your hardest adjustment as a mom? Juggling everything that a mom has to do with two kids...especially when I have to take them somewhere.
Your pet peeve? I was always a grammar nerd! I hate it when people pluralize something that is actually singular. Example: People say, "There's two chairs over there." They are saying "There is two chairs over there" but that is incorrect!
Quality you are known for? I get along with most people.
Your greatest extravagance? Buying a whole tub of Bryer's cookie dough ice cream, sitting on the couch and eating the ice cream all by myself!
TV show you have to watch? I love to watch Rachel Ray!
Are you a night or a morning person? Morning.
Tell your favorite MOPS memory? I will always remember having to stick my hand in that nasty gravy during the game played in the Nov. 2009 meeting. Yuck!!!
I would like to thank Lindsay for taking the time to answer these questions. I would also like to enlist her to proof all future blog posts and newsletters. I need grammar nerds in my life and that is not good........I majored in English!
What is your favorite color? White!
Easiest meal to put on the table in a hurry? Breakfast food!
Your childhood ambition? I didn't have one.
Your hardest adjustment as a mom? Juggling everything that a mom has to do with two kids...especially when I have to take them somewhere.
Your pet peeve? I was always a grammar nerd! I hate it when people pluralize something that is actually singular. Example: People say, "There's two chairs over there." They are saying "There is two chairs over there" but that is incorrect!
Quality you are known for? I get along with most people.
Your greatest extravagance? Buying a whole tub of Bryer's cookie dough ice cream, sitting on the couch and eating the ice cream all by myself!
TV show you have to watch? I love to watch Rachel Ray!
Are you a night or a morning person? Morning.
Tell your favorite MOPS memory? I will always remember having to stick my hand in that nasty gravy during the game played in the Nov. 2009 meeting. Yuck!!!
I would like to thank Lindsay for taking the time to answer these questions. I would also like to enlist her to proof all future blog posts and newsletters. I need grammar nerds in my life and that is not good........I majored in English!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Resolution Check-In...Adios to Sweet Tea
Yikes!
January is almost behind us! I hope you all have had a great start to 2010. How are those resolutions going? I have heard of great progress for many of you.
I really enjoyed hearing William speak to us at our first MOPS meeting of 2010. I was so impressed with his dedication to achieving health that I decided to make a few small changes. I am proud to report that I have not had a sweet tea in two weeks. Now if you know me, you know that this is MAJOR! I love iced tea. I crave it. I will knock people down to get it. I like all types of tea and I drink a lot of the unsweetened variety. McDonalds, however, has this great big tea for a buck that became my downfall about a year ago. I discovered how easy it was to swing by and grab one before going to the pool or to a meeting or anyplace else. It became a pleasure that was too easily obtained. Do you have any idea how much sugar is in the stuff? LOADS!
So, it was with great trepidation that I decided I needed to cut out this extra sugar after being inspired by William. I needed to get back to my unsweetened tea and increase my water intake. Well, it has not been easy but I have made it so far. I actually don't miss it as much as I thought I would. I have been experimenting with different types of mint teas which add a zing to the unsweetened stuff. I can report that I am not craving sugar as much as before.
So ladies, it really starts with the little things! What is next? I don't know yet. I have been working on that ice cream love affair also. Now if I could just get motivated to MOVE THE BODY!!! I would love to hear more about the little changes that are having a big impact on your life.
This week we will get back to our normal meeting schedule with our second January meeting, so don't forget! We will have our yummy food provided by discussion groups and Kristen has a great craft planned. See you there!
January is almost behind us! I hope you all have had a great start to 2010. How are those resolutions going? I have heard of great progress for many of you.
I really enjoyed hearing William speak to us at our first MOPS meeting of 2010. I was so impressed with his dedication to achieving health that I decided to make a few small changes. I am proud to report that I have not had a sweet tea in two weeks. Now if you know me, you know that this is MAJOR! I love iced tea. I crave it. I will knock people down to get it. I like all types of tea and I drink a lot of the unsweetened variety. McDonalds, however, has this great big tea for a buck that became my downfall about a year ago. I discovered how easy it was to swing by and grab one before going to the pool or to a meeting or anyplace else. It became a pleasure that was too easily obtained. Do you have any idea how much sugar is in the stuff? LOADS!
So, it was with great trepidation that I decided I needed to cut out this extra sugar after being inspired by William. I needed to get back to my unsweetened tea and increase my water intake. Well, it has not been easy but I have made it so far. I actually don't miss it as much as I thought I would. I have been experimenting with different types of mint teas which add a zing to the unsweetened stuff. I can report that I am not craving sugar as much as before.
So ladies, it really starts with the little things! What is next? I don't know yet. I have been working on that ice cream love affair also. Now if I could just get motivated to MOVE THE BODY!!! I would love to hear more about the little changes that are having a big impact on your life.
This week we will get back to our normal meeting schedule with our second January meeting, so don't forget! We will have our yummy food provided by discussion groups and Kristen has a great craft planned. See you there!
Friday, January 1, 2010
New Years Resolutions
I think my least favorite part of the new year is the feeling that I HAVE to make resolutions. I mean, let's be serious, is changing to a new calendar really going to make me a better housekeeper, or less addicted to sweets? It's not...been there, tried that. But I still feel like I need to resolve to do SOMETHING.
So, this year I have decided to grow my relationships. Most importantly, my relationship with God. I don't spend nearly the amount of time with Him that I should. If I did, I would probably be a better housekeeper and able to stay away from the treats...because I KNOW that relying on Him will help me get places better than if I were relying on myself.
I also plan to invest more time in my relationship with my husband...who is this guy that I'm married to anyway? And my children...now that they are getting older I feel like the only time I spend with them is chauffeuring them or pressuring them to get their homework done. And you, my friends...how well do I really know you? or you me?
So that's my focus this year...I resolve to grow my relationships.
How about you? If weight loss or gaining health is a goal...I do have an opportunity available for you. The leader of this program is a friend of mine...and he is wonderful.
2010 NuLifeRx Fitness Challenge
January 9th, 2010 at LivN Nsidout
550 Brookwood Place
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Price: $99 for the complete 12 week program!
Start your New Year off with everything you need to succeed in your weight loss goals! Connect with others in the upstate who are focused on gaining health in the new year. Be supported by a group of doctors, a nutritionist, an exercise physiologist and a weight loss coach in accomplishing your goals!
Includes:
Kickoff event with speakers and 12 week program description
Health With A Mission - 12 week fitness challenge book and journal (200+ pages)
NutritionRx - Online web-based nutrition tracking with calorie count.
2010 NuLifeRx Fitness Challenge t-shirt
Online Social Networking for participants to connect with each other and the NuLifeRx staff for support
Weekly "Brunch and Learn" meetings at LivN Nsidout (food purchased separately at Inergy)
Couch to 5k guided preparation for the "Race With A Mission" on April 9th, 2010 (optional)
Weekly "Couch to 5k" group training at LivN Nsidout
Finale and "Race With A Mission" 5k on April 9th, 2010 (optional race fee $20)
So sit down today and think of what you resolve to do this year...
Looking forward to growing my relationship with YOU!
Michelle
So, this year I have decided to grow my relationships. Most importantly, my relationship with God. I don't spend nearly the amount of time with Him that I should. If I did, I would probably be a better housekeeper and able to stay away from the treats...because I KNOW that relying on Him will help me get places better than if I were relying on myself.
I also plan to invest more time in my relationship with my husband...who is this guy that I'm married to anyway? And my children...now that they are getting older I feel like the only time I spend with them is chauffeuring them or pressuring them to get their homework done. And you, my friends...how well do I really know you? or you me?
So that's my focus this year...I resolve to grow my relationships.
How about you? If weight loss or gaining health is a goal...I do have an opportunity available for you. The leader of this program is a friend of mine...and he is wonderful.
2010 NuLifeRx Fitness Challenge
January 9th, 2010 at LivN Nsidout
550 Brookwood Place
Simpsonville, SC 29681
Price: $99 for the complete 12 week program!
Start your New Year off with everything you need to succeed in your weight loss goals! Connect with others in the upstate who are focused on gaining health in the new year. Be supported by a group of doctors, a nutritionist, an exercise physiologist and a weight loss coach in accomplishing your goals!
Includes:
Kickoff event with speakers and 12 week program description
Health With A Mission - 12 week fitness challenge book and journal (200+ pages)
NutritionRx - Online web-based nutrition tracking with calorie count.
2010 NuLifeRx Fitness Challenge t-shirt
Online Social Networking for participants to connect with each other and the NuLifeRx staff for support
Weekly "Brunch and Learn" meetings at LivN Nsidout (food purchased separately at Inergy)
Couch to 5k guided preparation for the "Race With A Mission" on April 9th, 2010 (optional)
Weekly "Couch to 5k" group training at LivN Nsidout
Finale and "Race With A Mission" 5k on April 9th, 2010 (optional race fee $20)
So sit down today and think of what you resolve to do this year...
Looking forward to growing my relationship with YOU!
Michelle
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