Apples To Apples Night

What a crazy busy weekend we had with the 5K.  We had this meeting planned at the retreat but we didn't know how grateful we would be that we had an easy low key night planned.  The girls and the leaders had a great time and there was much laughter (and competition!).  Wendy planned a yummy craft for us.  The Apple Pudding was soooooo yummy!  And of course no night would be complete without a MOPShop!  Happy shopping!

Such a yummy dessert!

Mommy, get off my new toy!

The Great Pumpkin 5K

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first 5K fundraiser.  It was a beautiful day.  Thank you so much to April Heinrich and her team who pulled off an amazingly organized, well run race.  We are so thankful to everyone who walked, ran, or helped in any way to make this event a success.

Healthy Meal Ideas - October 11th

We had another great meeting.  Quite a few girls were missing but we had fun connecting with everyone that did make it.  I would really like all the colds and sicknesses to go away though.  I missed our girls! 

Thanks to Tamika for joining us and sharing quick and easy meal ideas.  Also, Colleen Mason and a couple other leaders from La Leche League of Kankakee County shared information on breastfeeding.  My favorite tip:  IT'S FREE AND ALWAYS AVAILABLE! 

Our next meeting is October 25th.  Mark your calendars now.  It's another MOPShop night!  We'll be hanging out and playing games after dinner.

Thank you to our guest speakers from Kankakee Valley Adult Reading & Literacy Program

Thank you to Connie and Star for joining us last night.  The girls had fun learning about the importance of reading and how much fun it is for the kids.  They also learned about the support KVARLP can provide in preparing for your GED, etc. 

Last night was also our first MOPShop!  Our girls can shop!  One look at the back hallway brought back memories of Black Friday shopping at Walmart.  Way to shop girls!

Literacy Meeting & MOPShop

You don't want to miss this meeting.  Connie Bland and Star Olson from the Kankakee Valley Reading & Literacy Program are going to talk about the importance of reading to your kids and reading for yourselves too. 

Our MOPShop will be open for the first time this year and we have lots of new items for you to buy.  Lots of NEW clothes and books and toys, too much to list. 

Our Menu for 9/27/11

Taco Bar

Our big fundraiser is right around the corner.

Have you signed up for The Great Pumpkin 5K yet?  Only another week to register for $15 and guarantee a t-shirt. 

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Great-Pumpkin-5K/241750962513941

Tupperware Fundraiser

Karen Parkison is "hosting" a Tupperware fundraiser for us.  If there are any items on the sheet below you can contact us and we'll get it ordered for you.  The price is located below the picture (not the price in the brown box).  If you'll see Karen or Lori Vincent in person you can pay them directly this week and they will deliver your order.  If not, please send your order to teenmops@theadventurechurch.com and we can arrange for payment.  Karen will be closing the party next Tuesday the 27th.  Last minute orders can be dropped off during our meeting (5:30-7:30) at Adventure Christian Church.