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October 17, 2008

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Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls of all ages...

Kathy Hutchinson Mentor Mom

Years in MOPS: first year Children: Michael-24, Amy-19 Neighborhood: Gleannloch Farms Special Interests: Singing, Swimming, Softball, Reading, Crafts (sewing, cross stitch, etc.), Nutrition/Dietitian My biggest surprise about motherhood was… it was a lot of work, but so worth it. My favorite fair food it… cotton candy

Today’s topic, “A ‘Get-to’ Heart in a ‘Have-to’ World” is presented by Darla Baerg. Darla holds a Communication Specialist degree from Baylor University and a Masters degree in Communication from the University of North Texas. In addition, she has a Masters Degree in Human Resource Development from Vanderbilt University. Before starting her family Darla was the Chief of Staff for a United States Congressman and the Director of Training for a multi-national company. She has been married for 17 years to her husband Bill and they have four children. She is currently speaking, teaching Bible Studies and is an adjunct professor in the Communication Department at Houston Baptist University.

Thrill a Minute Are you looking for a fun fall event for the whole family? Then look no further than the communitywide, Cypress Bible Church, 35th Anniversary Celebration.

Kelley Lacy DG Leader

Saturday, October 25th: Fall festsival in the front parking lot from 3—6:00 PM. FREE food, candy, inflatables, and more.

Years in MOPS: 5 Children: Andrew-12, Natalie-9, Chloe-17 mos.

Sunday, October 26th: Worship at 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM. BBQ begins at 11:15 AM (must purchase tickets in advance).

Neighborhood: Canyon Lakes @ Stonegate Special Interests: Former teacher, trying to become a runner (goal is to run a 5k in mid October) As a mom, I couldn’t live without… flip flops - quick off and on to run around. The last time I went to an amusement park… was last summer—Hershey park with the big kids.

Time flies when you are New attractions: having fun! Happy Birthday Ryan Matthew Nevill born October to: 1st to Melissa Nevill. Bonnie Mancuso: 10/24 Kelly Ulanday: 11/1

Olivia Ulanday born October 15th to Kelly Ulanday.

Electric Light Parade: MOPS has a website! www.cypressbible.org/mops

MOPS has a blog! www.cypressbiblemops.blogspot.com

MOPS has a Myspace! www.myspace.com/cbcmops

That’s The Ticket

The Show Must Go On

There’s still time to list your home based business information in the MOPS directory. Please leave your information at the registration table or contact Margaret Welch.

MOPS annual costume parade at Ainsley Courte is set for 10:30 am on October 31st. Please arrive in front, 10 minutes before so we can all enter together. Don’t forget a Trick or Treat bag.

Join the CBC anniversary celebration on October 25th, 3-6:00 PM, for a fall family event.

Join with other moms from MOPS for the American Heart Health Walk on November 1st. Contact Brandi Sailors for more information.

You never know when the kids will get sick, so consider Early Voting October 20th thru October 31st. Election Day is November 4th.

The November 21st meeting is the deadline for MOPS shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

“Care”ousel MOPS is helping moms in Galveston in co-operation with the League City Crisis Pregnancy Center. Specific needs are girls clothing (12M thru 4T) and diapers (size 5). Bring donations to the costume parade at Ainsley Courte and watch for e-mails with other ways you can help.

Cypress Bible Church 11711 Cypress-N. Houston Rd. Cypress, TX 77429-2817

Oct. 25th CBC 35th anniversary fall fest Oct. 31st Costume Parade at Ainsley Courte Nov. 1st American Heart Health Walk Nov. 7th “Stuff Management” with Linda Durham

You should have received an e-mail from MOPS International confirming your registration. Your subscription to MomSense will arrive soon. Bring your old issues of MomSense or other parenting magazines to any MOPS meeting and we will donate them to Care Net Pregnancy Center.