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!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
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
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Eve Traditions
It seems every family has a different tradition for what they do on Christmas Eve.
My husband and I both grew up doing very similar things on Christmas Eve...spending it with Grandparents.
Since we live nowhere near our parents we decided to start our own traditions:
We bake cookies for Santa.
Go to Christmas Eve service at church.
Let the kids open one present, which is always new jammies.
And read the following...so they understand that Christmas is about a very special baby!
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Merry Christmas my friends! May God's love shine on you brightly!
Michelle
My husband and I both grew up doing very similar things on Christmas Eve...spending it with Grandparents.
Since we live nowhere near our parents we decided to start our own traditions:
We bake cookies for Santa.
Go to Christmas Eve service at church.
Let the kids open one present, which is always new jammies.
And read the following...so they understand that Christmas is about a very special baby!
Luke 2
The Birth of Jesus
1In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3And everyone went to his own town to register.
4So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Merry Christmas my friends! May God's love shine on you brightly!
Michelle
Friday, December 11, 2009
A New MOPPET!
Tyler Matthew Evans is here!!
Born today at 12:47pm
6lb 5oz, 18 1/2 in long.
Matt and Natalie are the proud parents.
Tyler has 2 big sisters Makenzie and Rylie.
Congratulations!
Born today at 12:47pm
6lb 5oz, 18 1/2 in long.
Matt and Natalie are the proud parents.
Tyler has 2 big sisters Makenzie and Rylie.
Congratulations!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Christmas Opportunities at First Baptist
I know that many of you are making plans to attend "Only Love" at FBCS this weekend but there are two other Christmas events coming up that you will want to check out.
Wednesday, December 16th:
The Preschool and Gradeschool Choirs of FBCS will present their annual Christmas program at
6:30PM in the Worship Center. This is such a cute program and several of our MOPS moms work hard with these choirs during the year. I promise, you will love it!
Friday, December 24th:
FBCS will have Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 5:00PM, 7:00PM, and 9:00PM. Each of
these services are identical. They last approximately one hour and include music, prayer and a short message. This is a great opportunity for families. Please note that these services are generally very crowded, so arrive early to get seats! Childcare is NOT provided during these services.
Hope all of your Christmas preparations are going well!
Love,
Jerri Lyn
Wednesday, December 16th:
The Preschool and Gradeschool Choirs of FBCS will present their annual Christmas program at
6:30PM in the Worship Center. This is such a cute program and several of our MOPS moms work hard with these choirs during the year. I promise, you will love it!
Friday, December 24th:
FBCS will have Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 5:00PM, 7:00PM, and 9:00PM. Each of
these services are identical. They last approximately one hour and include music, prayer and a short message. This is a great opportunity for families. Please note that these services are generally very crowded, so arrive early to get seats! Childcare is NOT provided during these services.
Hope all of your Christmas preparations are going well!
Love,
Jerri Lyn
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
A Recipe from Mrs. Evelyn- HOBO STEW!
Are you expecting a crowd any time during the Christmas season? Well, I want to share a good recipe that you will enjoy, is easy and fast and will please a BIG BUNCH of people. Mrs. Evelyn, our MOPS mentor shared this with us last year. Mrs. Evelyn is a super person and I got to know her a little better during last month's MOPS FEAST. I was amazed at the amount of mission work that she does and the number of lives she has touched must number the thousands. She is a true gift to our MOPS program. I hope you enjoy this.
HOBO STEW
6lbs. ground round or sirloin
1 lg. onion, chopped
2lb. bag frozen vegetables
10 potatoes, chopped
2 heads cabbage, chopped
1 cup chopped peppers
4 cans tomatoes
2 tbl.spoons soy sauce
salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
In a large pot, brown meat, add onions and peppers and cook until softened. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium to low heat stirring frequently. Add water as needed.
Serves 30 people. (Told you it was BIG!)
HOBO STEW
6lbs. ground round or sirloin
1 lg. onion, chopped
2lb. bag frozen vegetables
10 potatoes, chopped
2 heads cabbage, chopped
1 cup chopped peppers
4 cans tomatoes
2 tbl.spoons soy sauce
salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
In a large pot, brown meat, add onions and peppers and cook until softened. Add remaining ingredients and cook over medium to low heat stirring frequently. Add water as needed.
Serves 30 people. (Told you it was BIG!)
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Why I Still Love Charlie Brown
I was very bummed out this morning. I had to miss the MOPS annual Christmas Brunch and was not happy about it. My two-year old had a very important appointment and even though I was where I needed to be, my thoughts were with all of you.
Unfortunately, the misery did not stop there. I forgot my umbrella and it rained. I had no checks left in my checkbook when I got to Publix. My two-year old would not nap. I could go on.....
FINALLY at 8:00pm, I sat down to watch what was bumped from the viewing schedule last Tuesday night. Yes, I LOVE Charlie Brown and it was worth the wait. I have always loved this 30 minute show that is older than me. Do you know why? Because it boldly states the gospel of Luke in the show. It states it without apology. It ignores political correctness. It just says it all.
Can you imagine that show being produced for the first time in 2009? Sadly, it would not make the network lineup. The fact that it is still shown on one of the "big three" networks gives me a glimmer of hope.
Yes, I missed all of you today. I do hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. And I want to thank the wonderful soul who put the video of "Santa Baby" on facebook. That made my day!
Unfortunately, the misery did not stop there. I forgot my umbrella and it rained. I had no checks left in my checkbook when I got to Publix. My two-year old would not nap. I could go on.....
FINALLY at 8:00pm, I sat down to watch what was bumped from the viewing schedule last Tuesday night. Yes, I LOVE Charlie Brown and it was worth the wait. I have always loved this 30 minute show that is older than me. Do you know why? Because it boldly states the gospel of Luke in the show. It states it without apology. It ignores political correctness. It just says it all.
Can you imagine that show being produced for the first time in 2009? Sadly, it would not make the network lineup. The fact that it is still shown on one of the "big three" networks gives me a glimmer of hope.
Yes, I missed all of you today. I do hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. And I want to thank the wonderful soul who put the video of "Santa Baby" on facebook. That made my day!
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