June 10 and June 13

Hi Ladies,

This Tuesday we're headed to Lyn Ary park, Foraker Dr. & Illiamna Ave. (N. Of Turnagain Pkwy). It has Coastal Trail, baby swings, play ship and climbing wall. I'll probably be there by 10:30, isn't that the "official" meeting time for the summer???? If you're like me and sometimes need help finding the parks, here's the muni's official map. http://www.muni.org/parks/Playgrounds.cfm

Friday's outing is Eagle River Nature Center. Meet at the Northway Mall parking
lot (Carrs) at 10 AM. We will carpool/caravan to the Nature Center to hike,
browse and picnic. Dirt trail is jogging stroller friendly. $5 parking fee.

This Week

Hi ladies,

We are meeting at the Fellowship Hall tomorrow for one last time (?) this spring, and the babysitter is coming! We're done with the study book, so come and enjoy each other's company.

Here's the info for the rest of this week and next:

Friday May 23 - 10:30 Hike at Kincaid - meet at the Chalet

Tuesday May 27 - 10:30 Klatt Elementary playground 11900 Puma St.

Friday May 30 - 10:30 Hike from Abbott Loop Community Park on Elmore
Rd. across from Coventry St.

I found a blog and website that I thought would encourage everyone, plus give us some ideas for this fall. On the website there are also some Christian heroes books; when we were sharing our books the other week, I mentioned that I'd love to find some like this, and the Lord showed me where! Isn't He great? Haven't ordered any yet, but know we know where to find them.

Happy Mother's Day to us

In honor of well, ourselves, we're meeting at Southside Bistro at 8 PM this evening (May 13) to enjoy some dessert together. Hope to see all of you there!

Book List

We met at the Chapel today and exchanged books that we like, so I thought for those who weren't able to join us, I'd put the list up here on the blog. If you have others you'd like to recommend, please add them to the comments section. I'll try to list by recommender, so you know who to ask about about more details you may want. There were a couple books that I missed, so gals, if you want to add what I forgot, go for it! I've added links to the books, most to Amazon, but some I linked directly to the author or publishers website. Enjoy!

Kristine recommends:
Thirsting for God in a land of Shallow Wells by Matthew Gallatin
Created to be his Helpmeet by Debi Pearl
Last Child in the Woods - Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv

Nancy recommends:
Honey for a Woman's Heart by Gladys Hunt
Honey for a Child's Heart by Gladys Hunt
What Every Child Needs by Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall
What Every Mom Needs by Elisa Morgan and Carol Kuykendall
Family Fun Cookbook
Quick Fix Meals by Robin Miller

Rachel recommends:
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Stepping Heavenward by Mrs. E Prentiss
The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
Faithful Women and Their Extraordinary God by Noel Piper
Feminine Appeal by Carolyn Mahaney
A Chance to Die (about Amy Carmicheal) by Elizabeth Elliot
(the following are children's books)
A Weekend with Wendell and Owen both by Kevin Henkes
Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen
Katy No Pocket by Emmy Payne, illus. by H.A. Rey
Little Peep by Jack Kent
llama llama red pajama by Anna Dewdney
Owl Babies by Martin Waddell, illus by Patrick Bensen
Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson, illus by Jane Chapman

Ruth recommends:
Powerful Prayers for your Children by David and Heather Kopp
sew what! Skirts by Francesca Denhartog and Carole Ann Camp
Grace Based Parenting by Dr. Tim Kimmel
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler
The Healthiest Kid in the Neighborhood by Dr. Bill Sears and other family members
Gate-Keepers of the Home by Nancy Campbell (a Bible study)
The Family Meal Table and Hospitality by Nancy Campbell (another Bible study)
Be Fruitful and Multiply by Nancy Campbell
Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper
Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld

Tues March 11

We're headed to the museum today! But make sure you're not at the one downtown, we'll be at the Alaska Museum of Natural History on 201 N. Bragaw. For directions, look at their website here. We'll be there for Tinker Time, which runs from 10 to 12 noon.

This evening is our Fellowship Time at Tami's house. The festivities begin at 8 PM! Hopefully my kids will be in bed by then, otherwise I guess Dave will be doing bedtime. =)

Tuesday January 22

Hello Girls! I hope everyone can join us on Tuesday at The Haven, Chapel's newest property. We'll be meeting at 10:00 am to discuss the direction of our group - new ideas for outings, activities, ways to keep each other accountable, getting to know one another better, and Bible Study. Please bring something to keep your kiddos busy and all your ideas. If you feel like baking or stopping by the grocery, bring something yummy to snack on. Coffee & Tea will be provided. See you there!

Tues January 8

Christmas is over. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Now life is back to a normal schedule, including Mom's Group. This week is a 2nd Tuesday, which means Fellowship Time. How about we let our little ones play in the Fellowship Hall (I know mine are a bit stir crazy from being indoors during this cold snap) and we just visit together? I'll bring a snack to share, you are welcome to do likewise. I'll have a sign up for leading/snacks/fellowship for the next few months. Next week, January 15, is the beginning of our Colossians study. It's in the same book as the Philippians study, so don't worry about needing to purchase another book. We still need 2 people to help with childcare, so go ahead and recruite! Even if you find someone that can only come once or twice, that would be great. And remember, there is monetary compensation plus a reward in heaven. =) Contact me if you have any questions, and Rachel too (she gets back on January 10th).