Just a Little Advice

We had a wisdom panel of married couples at our meeting on Monday. My parents talked about staying married and in love through a military career- having fun! Our very own mentor mom, Bunny had awesome stories from her Wyndam. It was fun to hear his side this time! Ha! Rev. & Betty Ann McCarty had sweet words of wisdom from their many years together. Tammy's in-laws, Gillian & Philip Jones had a neat perspective from over the sea. They have a wonderful extended family to help support the marriage. Many years of experience- wow! It seems like communication, patience and forgiveness are all themes we've heard. Listen- really seeking to understand, even when you're mad. There were a few questions from our group. One on anger, fighting in front of your kids. One couple said to hide your big fights. Date nights are key- hire sitters if you don't have family to help. The scariest thing I heard is that this is the easy part....teenagers is when things get really tough! Oh dear!

Happy Birthday to our March gals!

Our amazing marriage wisom panel

Fabulous spread from Amy's group!

We had a photo fundraiser- thank you Andrea Bottin for taking your time and talent with us! We can't wait to see the pictures! Awesome St. Patty's play date at Vanessa's! 

The behind the scnes shot for the photo shoot

Thank you for an awesome play date, Vanessa!

Kicking Off Lent

Some of us give something up, some of us do something good, always something to make you a better person. Lot of conversations of what we're doing for Lent. Jan, of course gave a loving message in her mentor moment- the true meaning and what it means to us. Always good tid bits from that lady! Our meeting last week was a cooking meeting- healthy, easy meals that your children will eat. I'd say the huge take away is to go buy an Instapot. Jessica gave us a live demo- oh with her baby attached- just to show how easy this sucker is.

Just whipping up some beef stroganoff

Jessica's mom came and made a fun meal that she makes for her grandchildren. The secret to that one is the seasoning and that cut up chicken cooks faster.

Here's the recipe

Betty, Jessica's mom is making a rainbow of veggies!

Amy gave a great demo with her banana nut bread. She gave all sorts of healthy tips! For an egg substitue you can use chiaseeds, applesauce or yogurt. You can reduce the sugar with Erythritol, Monkfruit or Stevia. Jan highly recommends the William Sinoma Figport with pork roast in a crockpot. YUM! I was happy to leave the meeting with leftovers for lunch and 2 take away chicken tetrazinnis for dinner!

Amy is keeping it healthy

Her banana nut bread is mentor mom approved!

Shrove Tuesday is our largest fundrasier! Thank you to all our moms who came out, cooked and cleaned. It was a huge success and a lot of fun! To the slackers, watch your back! Now, the Lenten season has officially begun! I love the addition of the casseroles to the pancake dinner...especially that crack casserole! Awesome!

Beautiful servers!

2nd Anniversary of their friendship!

We had a fun sky way to the library for story time play date mixed in there somewhere. A play date is so much more fun when you have cool, MOPS moms to chat with while you're kids are having fun, too!

Riding "the monorail" to the library!

And then we had a leadership meeting today to plan for March. The year is already winding down. Don't worry, there's still so much fun things happening!

Missing some of the team, but happy for our Leadership Mondays!

A Birthday party for Laurie, too! Yay!