Dog Days of Summer

Beat the summer heat by catching up with what we've been up to. Maycember about did us in, thus the lag in posting! Let's recap our spring first. Our first March meeting, Calligraphy by Cami taught us hand lettering techniques. It was something new and different for a chilly spring morning.

Spring break threw a wretch in our second meeting of the month plan. We spiced it up with a rainy day at MOSH then Mellow Mushroom pizza.

When the Trinity Indoor playground was closed one day, we discovered a new indoor playground right down the road at the Evangelical Temple off I-10.

For our first meeting in April we did a group yoga class. It was such a hit that we went to the studio to make it a girls night with some hot yoga. I love how the yoga meeting always seems to be perfectly timed when we need a breather the most. Some of us get into it, nailing the poses. Some of us spend the whole time in downward dog deep breathing. Something for everyone!

Hot Mom Yoga!

One Tree Hill play date

Celebrating National Donut Day with a Donut Playdate!

The second meeting in April, Erin Pruett, Licensed Mental Health Counselor came to help us get in the right headspace before summer hit and kids came home. Talk about perfect timing! We play dated on a road trip berry picking and hiking ravines. Celestial Farms and One Tree Hill are always huge hits. We saw the Magic School Bus at the Florida theater. Last minute park play dates seem to always be the best attended. That's the phase of life we are in, I guess. If we plan it, something will come up. A great way to beat the heat are the free splash pads around town.

Our last meeting was Tacos and Testimonies where we celebrated each other and discussed what MOPS has done for us this year. It's such a powerful meeting, even if you have to evacuate the building due to a gas leak...

And now it's summer. And it's hot. Our houses are a mess. We've done lots of library story times. We haven't gotten together for a moms night out, which we all need. Kate tried to put together one. Anne has another one on the calendar in a few weeks, "We made it through the summer!" Registration is out! Watch the theme video here and come join our group! Let's do this TOGETHER!

The libraries around town do some amazing kids programs!

Murray Hill splash pad

All for Love

Registration for the 2021-2022 is officially out! Click here to register. Come join us! Below is a note from MOPS International on the new theme for the year: Here at MOPS, we choose a theme to rally around each year—a theme that inspires, encourages, and speaks into our mothering journeys. Last month, we unveiled our brand-new theme (You can watch the reveal video ) for the next year, and we are obsessed. After a year spent hunkering down, living smaller, and experiencing a little more fear and anxiety than usual, we are declaring this is the year of going big. It’s a year of fresh starts and turning ordinary experiences into extraordinary ones. Enthusiasm will replace worry. Friendship will replace loneliness. No longer will we wait to “get back to normal”; instead, we will start making space for the new things God has for us. We will become less guarded and more daring because this is our year to live ALL FOR LOVE.

Embracing Summer: A Short Pause on Mom's Group Meetings and a Promise for the New School Year (May 2023)

Hello, extraordinary moms who light up our community! As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, we find ourselves at a special juncture in our mom's group journey. It's time to reflect on the incredible experiences we've shared, as we prepare to bid adieu to our regular meetings for the summer months. Let's celebrate the remarkable moments that have enriched our lives and look forward to the promise of a new school year. Meetings that Sparked Connection and Celebration Our final meeting marks a culmination of learning, growth, and camaraderie. In a spirit of unity and festivity, we're coming together for a unique event – Tacos & Testimonials, complete with DIY manicures & mimosas! It's a time to savor delicious tacos, share heartfelt stories, pamper ourselves with nail care, and toast to the cherished memories we've created. This meeting is a celebration of us – our triumphs, challenges, and the bonds that hold us together. As we rel...

We Are Live!

It's official! The new MOPS group has been started! Technically, I have to complete a bunch of training courses before we can be listed as a group on mops.org. But we are rockin' and rollin'! We have space reserved for the fall, nursery workers committed and a few leadership members brewing. This is going to be good! Please stay tuned for registration information in the next month. In the meantime, check out the new theme video for this year.

St. Matthew's MomCo Jax

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