12.10.09 Meeting Photos - Cookie Exchange!

Here are a couple photos from the Cookie Exchange MOTS meeting on December 10th!

The Newest Addition to the MOTS family - Kaelan Elijah Shaw!

Congratulations MOTS Mom Sara Shaw!
Kaelan Elijah Shaw was born on December 10, 2009 @ 5:34am weighing in at 5 lbs 9 oz and was 18 1/2 inches long!

The Newest Addition to the MOTS family - Kai Lamoni Bodine!

Congratulations MOTS Mom Tiffanie Bodine!
Kai Lamoni Bodine was born on November 11, 2009 @ 10:06pm weighing 9lbs 3oz and 23in! Full head of black hair & chubby cheeks!

11-12-09 Meeting Photos!

Here are the photos from our November 12th Meeting, featuring our Coupon Lady!

www.fistfulofcoupons.com


Craft: Decorating our own Coupon Organizers!

Cookie Exchange! 12-10-09

MOTS CHRISTMS COOKIE EXCHANGE!











Don't forget to bring 30 of your favorite Christmas Cookies to our MOTS Cookie Exchange at our next meeting on Thursday, December 10th!

And plan to bring home a variety plate of about 30 cookies for yourself!

You are invited to Birthday of the King!

If you are interested in attending Grandview Nazarene Church's 'Birthday of the King' Women's Event next week (Thurs, Dec. 3rd) contact Melanie Morton (melmorton@hotmail.com) or Rachel Morton (rachelmorton4@yahoo.com) for tickets ($7) and info! There is still room at their table!

Save the date for the Coupon Lady!

Our next MOTS meeting on Thursday, November 12th will feature Tri-Cities "Coupon Lady!"
She will be sharing her coupon shopping strategies and secrets with us to save money on EVERYTHING! Get a sneak peak on her website at www.fistfulofcoupons.com!

Plus, for our craft, we will be making our very own Coupon Organizers!

Don't forget: Cassie & Alesha's Table #3 are bringing brunch!

See you Thursday!

Sister To Sister Christmas Open House!

Sister to Sister in Prosser (next to Starbuck's) is preparing a very special Christmas season for you! Take a break from your everyday life and immerse your senses in the sights, sounds, aromas and tastes that only Christmas brings! The atmosphere is being especially created to give you an opprotunity to enjoy your shopping experience to the fullest!

November 11 -14th 9am t0 8pm and November 15th 12-5pm

Pick up a postcard invitation to the event at Taste of Heaven (in plaza with Speedway Cafe on Wine Country Road going into Prosser) and present it for 15% off your purchase!

Can You Help?

I don't know this family, just ran across a posting on the Yakima Craigslist, they are asking for girls 6 month and 16 month clothing donations. They put a link to a website explaining their situation. The 6 month old, Ivy, has been at Seattle Children's Hospital for 2 months! If you are interested read their story. They could use our prayers, and more if you have a donation. Here is the website: http://www.caringbridge.com/visit/ivyashlock

Kelly

Photos from Bill's Berry Farm Field Trip

Here are some photos from the MOTS field trip to Bill's Berry Farm. Check out more photos on the MOTS Facebook Page and be sure to upload and share your own!

"Pumpkin Patch"

Snack Time


Hay ride through the orchard






Picking apples


Barn Yard Train

Field Trip: Bill's Berry Farm! 10-22-09

Don't forget, our next MOTS meeting (October 22nd) will be a field trip to Bill's Berry Farm! Please be at the church by 9:30am to load the bus and vans. The field trip will include a kids farming lesson, hayride through the apple orchard, a story, juice and snacks, stickers, a pumpkin, animals and playground fun.

Prices are as follows:
Kids 2 and over: $5
Kids under 2 (who want goodies): $3
Kids under 2 (skip the pumpkin and juice): Free
Moms are Free!

For Moms, the Farm with have the retail area set with lots of pumpkins and fall decor items available for sale. As for u-picking, they will have Cameo and Granny Smith. Already picked...Fuji, Braeburn, and possibly some Pink Lady and Goldens for saucing.
Make your own cider! Cider boxes are for sale for $12 and you can press on their presses (for free) and make into 3 gallons of cider.

See you Thursday the 22nd!

10.08.09 Meeting

This week we had a speaker from Consumer Credit Counseling come and speak to us about budgeting and treating our family finances like a business...to keep them on track! She shared some wonderful tips on budgeting, saving, paying off dept, improving your credit score, and setting good examples for our children.

Thank you Table 1 for the delicious brunch!

Discussion time before the meeting 10.08.09

MOTS featured in the Daily Sun News

Check out the article featuring MOTS in The Daily Sun News!
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Moms of Tots members Alesha Russell and Kristen Waller make crafts during a meeting last spring. The Mothers of Tots group meets the second and fourth Thursday each month at the Grandview Church of Nazarene.

Come Join Us!

Moms of Tots (formerly MOPS) is off to a great start, and we would love for you to join us!
Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on Thursday, October 8th at 9:30 am in the Taste of Grace Café at Grandview Nazarene.

We will have a guest speaker sharing some ways to give your family budget a make-over in these difficult economic times. You won’t want to miss out on this or any of the other exciting topics planned during the year. With lattes, brunch, crafts, and friends, be sure you join in on the fun! For more information visit our blog at

Invite another mom to join you . . . and we’ll see you soon!

New Website BLOG!

With our new name and logo, we thought it appropriate to launch a new website blog for Moms of Tots! Check back here often for meeting dates and information, meeting highlights, photos and more! Share this link with your MOTS friends! If you have something to share or post, email Rachel at rachelmorton4@yahoo.com to have it posted to the blog!