Samuel Roy is here!

Samuel was born Wednesday September 24 at 7:48 PM, 20 1/2 inches and 7 pounds 14 ounces. He's a beautiful baby, and man does Marci have a great story to tell about his birth. I thought everyone might enjoy seeing some of his first pictures.

Just Born
Talking with daddy

So big!

Gazing at mommy. Doesn't it look like he's smiling at her!?

Sept 8 & 9 and Books

- The books are here! Yep, my husband found them on the doorstep on Tuesday; they arrived while we were meeting in the Fellowship Hall. I will have them at church on Sunday. If you can reimburse the church $10, that would be great. We'll meet on Tuesday September 16 at 10 AM to discuss chapters 1 & 2 - Nancy is signed up to lead, Kristin signed up for snack.

- Monday is Marci Garland's baby shower! Her little guy is due September 22, and she's registered at Babies R Us for gift ideas. The shower is Monday, 7 PM in the Haven (park in the Chapel parking lot and walk on the path to the house just north of the parsonage).

- We had talked about meeting at Chili's on Tuesday Sept 9 at 8 PM, but Liz Bate has opened her home to us this month! Contact Liz or me if you need directions (I don't feel comfortable posting them on the web.....)

Isn't it ironic?

Hi Ladies,

As discussed at our meeting today, the books had not arrived at my house in time to pass out. While I was still at church talking with Pastor Ken and Pam, my husband called to say that the box was on the front porch. I'll bring them to Awana on Wednesday evening, and also to church Sunday morning. If you want to swing by my house to get it sooner, just give me a call. I'll post the book reading/discussion schedule soon.

Fall Start Up

Hi Ladies,

We start our fall meetings tomorrow, September 2! Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10 AM, bring a snack to share, and we'll set a schedule for the rest of the fall. Unless the mail arrives before I leave for church, unfortunately we won't have our books (they didn't arrive as quickly as advertised......) We will have childcare tomorrow, though! See you soon.

This Week's Tuesday Night Moms-Only!

For this week, let's get together and support Jenna Smith by attending her bridal shower at Jan Davis' home Tuesday night at 7:00pm! If you don't know Jenna, this could be a great time to meet her! :)

The rest of August and into September

Hi ladies,

I was out of town last week and forgot to update for this week, hope everyone had a good time Tuesday and today, wherever you met! Here's what I have for the rest of this month

MONDAY
August 25th BIG KID BLAST Meet at the Chapel Fellowship Hall for a
special party to send our older kids off to preschool or Kindergarten
with a bang!

Maria and Noah's Baby shower! Yippee!! 7 PM @ Kristi's house.

TUESDAY August 26th - Moms Only @ Tami's house, 8 PM. Leave the little ones with daddy or grandma and let's visit together.

FRIDAY August 29th Powerline Pass 10:30 - Meet at the Chapel parking lot to
caravan to the Glen Alps trailhead. We will hike Powerline Pass trail
and picnic on the way. The trail is jogging stroller friendly and easy
enough for a toddler. We might find blueberries too! Parking fee.

We'll have our first fall meeting on Tuesday September 2 at 10 AM in the Fellowship Hall. We'll pass out the book The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson and set the schedule for the fall. Bring a snack to share. So far, no one has contacted me about babysitting/childcare, so please keep that in your prayers. I would like to order books ASAP, so contact me if you're going to participate. I'm not a mind reader! email davidandruth@acsalaska.net or call 677-1464.

"Mom's Only Nights"

Let's meet again at my (Tami's) house on Tuesdays!! The nights for this month is the 12th and 26th. 8:00pm...coffee....dessert....fellowship!!! I've missed seeing everyone so I'm really looking forward to this! See you then!