Vote for a story written by MOTS Mom Jesalyn Cole

One of our MOTS Moms, Jesalyn Cole, is working on following her dream and goal of becoming a published author. She recently entered 2 of her stories into an online contest that could result in publication. This is where she needs your help. Each of the following links will take you to the 2 stories where you can read (and vote!) for her stories! If she wins, Keene Riverview Elementary in Prosser will receive an entire library of free eBooks!

 

Please click on a link, read the story and VOTE!

Thank you for your help!

Joey's Birthday Wish 

Time for Bed, Emma

Cookie Exchange - This Thursday 12/08/11!

Time for Holiday Baking!

MOTS will be doing our Annual Cookie Exchange at our December 8th Meeting.

Please bring 30 cookies to share with our group and in exchange you will get to bring 30 different cookies home!
Please bring a label for your cookies noting if they have nuts, flour or eggs.

This is our December Christmas party meeting, so we will also be playing Bunko and putting together our Advent Calendars.

**Cafe opens at 9:15am! See you Thursday!

Holiday Events in the Valley

Christmas Trees on the Farm

at Bill's Berry Farm, Grandview
Dec. 2-3 and Dec. 9-10 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Good old fashioned family fun: fresh cut Christmas Trees, Fresh Wreaths and Garlands, Caroling Hay Rides, Hot Cider, Donuts and more!
More info

Decorate Cookies with Mrs. Claus

at Darigold Dairy Fair
Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00am to 11:30am
FREE cookie decorating with 1 nonperishable food item donation per person
More info

23rd Annual Lighted Farm Implement Parade

in Downtown Sunnyside
Saturday, December 3rd @ 6:30pm
More info

Birthday of the King Women's Event

at Grandview Nazerene Church
Wednesday & Thursday, December 7th & 8th at 7:00pm
Tickets $7.00
Contact Rachael Caarera at 837-4408

December Craft: Advent Calendars!

During our December MOTS Meeting (Thursday, December 8th), we will have an optional craft availalbe - creating adorable magnetic Advent Calendars! These magnetic calendars can be hung on your refrigerator and each numbered container holds a treat, message or surprise for your children to open each day before Christmas!

The cost for this craft is $10.00.

We need to know AHEAD OF TIME if you are interested in participating in the craft so we can order supplies! If you would like to be included, please email Candee Marchant by FRIDAY,  NOVEMBER 18th.

Remember we will be playing Bunko and having our Cookie Exchange at our December meeting also!

Character Resources to use with your children

Mandy Hoffard spoke at MOTS today and had a stack of character resources she used with her kids. We'd like to share them with you!

Miller Family Storybooks - Stories in the life of the ‘Miller family’ in which character lessons are learned.  She said good for all but her boys really liked them.  Age 4-5 on up.

Uncommon Courtesy for Kids - A Training Manual for Everyone - Different manners lessons. They would role play the different scenarios.

Rules for Young Friends - Same author as above. For use when having to deal with neighbor kids and friends.

For Instruction In Righteousness - This looked pretty cool. Seems like a concordance for addressing character/behavior issues with scripture. 

Young Peacemaker - They are going through this now, Mandy loves it.  For older elementary kids.

Bible Stories to Read - Daily bible story book for young kids with questions and corresponding coloring pages.

If-Then Chart  - The "If…Then" chart.

www.chartjungle.com - Chart site Mandy loves.

www.JustMommies.com - General mom info site she uses.

Congrats MOTS Mom Jennifer Sanchez and new baby Emmalee Grace!

Welcome baby Emmalee Grace!

Born 11-06-11

7 lbs 11oz

19.5 inches

Congrats Mom Jennifer Sanchez & Big Sister Devan!

Jennifer sits at the Yellow Table at MOTS.

If you would like to bless the Sanchez family with a dinner,

please sign up on the Meal Schedule Here!

Thank you! 

Congrats MOTS Mom Alesha Russell and baby Trayson!

Welcome Trayson Ryan Russell!

Born 10-30-11 @ 7:45pm

 6 lbs 6 oz

19.5 inches

Congratulations Ryan, Alesha, Big Bro Trent and Big Sis Andrea! 

Alesha is our MOTS Coordinator

and sits at the Yellow Table.