Playdate and Lisa Whelps chel Pictures

We had a great time at the playdate today. The weather and temperature was great. Marissa Wittman and her two girls, Stacy (?) and her son and daughter, Tracy Gallagher and her two sons and Michelle Jinnette and her son were there. The kids had fun playing on the slide, fort and swings while the moms talked. It was really nice. Below are pictures taken at the Lisa Whelchel event on Tuesday, September 16th. Thought you might enjoy seeing them.

Lisa Whelchel and Amy Beblo

Lisa Whelchel and Michelle Jinnette

Lisa Whelchel and Rhonda Menees

Michelle Jinnette

Walking in the Park

While the weather is cooperating and the temperatures are perfect, I am trying to take advantage of it by walking in Central Park after dropping my two older children off at school. There are quite a few trails to choose from and most are under the tall shade trees. The park is quiet and usually there are a few other walkers out too. I usually have Andrew with me riding in his stroller so feel free to bring your littles ones along too. If anyone is interested in joining me, please let me know.

Michelle Jinnette

Congratulations!!!

Jamie and her husband Greg have just announced that they are going to be parents again!!! Whoopee!!! The baby is due June 4th. They already have a little boy, Hudson who is 2. Congratulations!!!!

Playdate

Don't forget the MOPS playdate on Friday, September 26th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. It will be at Goodman Oaks Church of Christ on their playground in the very back. Make sure to bring a picnic lunch for you and your little one(s). That way when you get them home they can go straight to their naps because they would have already eaten.

See ya then!!!
Michelle Jinnette

Men's Sale at Dillard's

Dillard Southaven is having a huge Men's sale. The summer stuff is 75% off and then an additional 30% off of that price. Marissa Wittman got her husband Thomas several $60 items for $6-8. Who doesn't love a great bargain!!

Thanks Marissa for the tip!!!

The item below is courtesy of Debbie Cavette:
Just a little secret I recently found out. The Dillards clearance store in Jonesboro has closed and now they are taking care of clearancing out all of their own merchandise. Last season a couple of weeks after this sale in progress right now, They marked all clearance items to 1.99. I have an inside source that is supposed to call me when this happens and I will pass it on to you all. I got Bobby a whole new wardrobe for this winter and everything was 1.99 including some polo merchandise.

Thanks Debbie for this information!!!!

Additional Blogs

In the section labelled Favorite Links, Tracy Gallagher and I have posted links to the personal blogs we keep. Please feel free to stop by and check them out. If you have one and would like to post it on our MOPS blog, please let either Tracy or me know. We can post it on here for you.
Michelle Jinnette

Hope Market Square

This is for anyone who might be interested in attending. It sounds like a lot of fun.
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Lisa Whelchel Event and MOPS Playdate

For those who were not able to attend either of the Lisa Whelchel events, you missed a great speaker and a good time. She is really down to earth and funny. Lisa talked about the struggles she and her husband has had raising their three and how they survived to this point (Tucker is in college, Haven is in the 12th grade and Clancey is in the 11th grade.) and how to take time to take care of yourself, even if it is just a few minutes between laundry loads. If you ever get the chance to do one of her bible studies or hear her speak, I would recommend you do so. You will come out of it greatly blessed.

We will have a MOPS Playdate and Picnic on Friday, September 26th from 10 - 12 p.m. It will be at the playground at the Goodman Oaks Church of Christ. Heading East, it is the big church on the left side of Goodman Road before you get to Tchulahoma. The playground is in the back and can't be seen from the road. Bring lunch for you and your kids!! For those moms whose kids will be in school or MDO, please come anyways. We Moms can visit while the kids play. Also, the Boy Scouts will be setting up for their big carport sale so we might get to shop too!!!! How awesome is that!!

Michelle Jinnette

Congratulations Maria and Tim!!

Maria and Tim Sammons celebrate the birth of their fourth child, Grisham Beau Sammons, today. He was born around 2:30. Grisham was 2 1/2 weeks early and perfectly healthy. Congratulations!

Images From Our First MOPS Meeting

Here are some pictures that were taken during our first MOPS meeting held on September 12th. Hope you enjoy them. If you weren't able to make it, please attend our next meeting on October 10th. Lollipop Ladies

Popcorn Princesses

Snow Cone Sisters

Doing the activity

Dawn Hargrove

Caramel Apple Countesses

Cotton Candy Cuties

Lemonade Madams

Trying to get creative ideas

Talking about ideas and kids

Moms talking

Let's get started

Here we go!!!


Michelle Jinnette

BYB

For those who like to frequent Back Yard Burgers, I found out today that they will give you a free cobbler if you turn in your church bulletin. Free dessert!!! How about that!!! They do this at the one in Collierville so you might check the ones here in OB and SH if you are interested.

Sonic's Happy Hour

Don't forget: from 2 - 4 p.m., Sonic has most of their drinks for half off. Not a bad deal if you are out running errands and your kids are thirsty. We like to stop by there sometimes after school to grab a cheap drink.

If you have any other great ideas about places to shop or eat that offer deals for kids and/or families, please let us know. We want to pass them on so everyone can take advantage.