MOPS

I've been attending MOPS (Mother Of Pre-Schoolers) since I was pregnant with Carson. I have enjoyed it and have made many friends through it. This year I decided to be a table(small group) leader. I'm so excited and nervous at the same time. I'm glad to be a part of such a great group that helps moms.

Purpose Statement
MOPS International exists to encourage, equip and develop every mother of preschoolers to realize her potential as a woman, mother and leader in the name of Jesus Christ.

MOPS groups are communities that strive to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through kindergarten. MOPS recognizes that urban, suburban, and rural moms, stay-at-home and working moms, teen, single, and married moms all share a similar desire to be the very best moms they can be. MOPS groups can help!
There are more than 3900 MOPS groups meeting across the United States and in 35 countries around the world. MOPS groups meet regularly to celebrate the joys of motherhood and to encourage each other through the challenges.

For more info you can go to:

www.mops.org

Lynden Rodeo

This weekend was the Lynden PRCA Rodeo at the Fairgrounds. I was on the Aid Crew Saturday night. It was an exciting Rodeo. Here are a few pictures, sorry they are a bit dark.

The Rodeo Clown:

Where I work

I have been working for New Way Ministries as night staff for 2 1/2 years now. It has been quite the experience and has opened my eyes quite a bit. This program is amazing! I've seen many women come and go. Some get saved and others are not ready for it yet, but we keep praying for them.

Below I have included the mission statement and the website if you would like to know more about it.

Our Mission
To provide hope and temporary housing

for women with children

who find themselves in desperate need.

To provide compassionate care and counsel

in a loving Christian atmosphere
To give them hope and encouragement

to follow a new path of life changing action.

www.new-way-ministries.org

Organizing

My house is very old and does not have storage. I am always looking for organizing solutions b/c I am not very good at it especially since I don't have the closets or cupboards to put things in. If anyone has some good tips, please feel free to comment and fill me in on how to get organized!

My Garden

I finally planted flowers in my front garden. I need more, but it's a work in progress.

Shooting

Roy, Adam and Dad VC took me shooting Monday evening. I'm not very good, but I had a lot of fun.
Roy and Adam setting up.

Putting up the targets.

Dad VC showing me one of the guns.

Me shooting:

Dad VC:

Adam:

Roy:

Here are four of the guns I shot.

My Rings

I was bored and so I took pictures of my rings. They are the two I always wear.

This one is my wedding ring!

And this one is the one Roy bought me after Carson was born.
It's Carson's birthstone.

Relay For Life

The Relay for Life was great this year! They exceeded the goal of $250,000 by $21,000!!! That's right they raised a little over $271,000!!! Our team had a lot of fun! It was also a little hard for me as well. But that's why I like to participate to do my part to help find a cure for a disease that has claimed so many lives! Here are a few pictures to show some of the fun that goes on.

Our First Aid Tent

One of our former FireFighter/EMT's helping out.

Some of the guys couldn't handle pulling an all nighter.

My dad's bags decorated by myself, Carson, Gracelyn, Brooklyn and Crew.

For the 10pm ceremony they line up bags on the bleachers in the form of the word HOPE.

During the ceremony they changed HOPE to CURE. After the ceremony they change it back to HOPE b/c there is no cure yet, but hope for one.

There is a contest put on called the Queen of Relay. The catch is, it is actually men dressed as women. Our Fire Chief dressed up this year. The pictures speak for themselves.