Get to know your Steering Team: meet Alisha!

My full name is Alisha Barrett Martin.

I'm on the MOPS Hospitality Team.

I have seven children -- Ryvers (9), Ridge (6), Birch & Bramble (3), Adler (2), and Beck & Juniper (3 months). 

I'm originally from Easley, SC.

To relax, I like hiking, camping & fishing.

If I could order from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, I'd choose Olive Garden. Dude, their portobello ravioli is sexual.

If I could do anything & get paid for it, I'd travel to remote & exotic places.

I like salty & sweet... anything dark chocolate & a bag of chips.

One of my favorite books is The Good Earth. And on the other end of the spectrum, one of my favorite movies is Dumb & Dumber. 

If my family had a soundtrack, it would be The Verve Pipe --
When One Became Two.
If I had an extra room in my house, I'd use it for a bedroom! Dividing seven kids between two small rooms is not cool.

My favorite thing about MOPS is the awesome ladies. Seriously, some really cool chicks come to MOPS & I love them to pieces.

Get to know your Steering Team: meet Margaret!

My full name is Margaret O'Driscoll Berry.

I'm the MOPS Coordinator. 

I have two children -- Caleb (4) and Cooper (2). 

I'm originally from North Augusta, SC.

To relax, I like photography, soccer, & baking. I guess I'm a little weird in that I like cleaning my house & yard work... it's not relaxing, but I find it satisfying. 

If I could order from anywhere tonight instead of making dinner, I'd choose Olive Garden. 

If I could do anything & get paid for it, I'd bake.

I like salty & sweet. Anything with chocolate, chips & dip, peanut butter, popcorn...

Favorite recently read books are The Hunger Games.

If my family had a soundtrack, it would be the theme song for Ringling Brothers Circus. 

If I had an extra room in my house, I'd use it for a dedicated playroom for all the toys to live in.

My favorite thing about MOPS is being reminded that I'm not alone in my daily struggles! 

new to mops?

So you're thinking about visiting Anderson MOPS? Please do! 

We meet the second Thursday of each month at New Covenant Church, located at 301 Simpson Road, Anderson SC 29621. Childcare is provided & your first meeting is free (each subsequent meeting is $5). And we'll have breakfast & coffee... because if you're like me, you need coffee! :)

We'll be kicking off the year at our first meeting on Thursday, Sept 13, 2012. Meeting registration starts at 8:45 am & the meeting begins promptly at 9:00 am. For more info on where park, registration, etc, please click here. 

Hope to see you there!

Stay tuned!

Lots of fun blog changes coming right up!

Upstate Kids Consignment Sale is coming

Get ready to make some money AND get the kids outfitted for the summer! Visit Upstate Kids website or FB page for details. If you have never tried these sales then you are missing out. Great finds on clothes, toys, and "needs" for the sweet little ones at home.

http://upstatekids.com/index.htm

MNO - Dessert at Sullivan's

Meet us at for dessert at Sullivan's Metropolitan Grill on February 27 at 7pm. Who could pass up sweets and time out with the girls?

MOPS Recipe Exchange

Our next meeting is Thursday, November 10. This is such a fun meeting since we ask all MOPS moms to bring a dish to share and copies of the recipe. I was introduced to some FABULOUS new recipes last year and look forward to what this year brings. (Recipes can be for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, desserts, appropriate beverages, or anything that you have to share)

See you there and be ready to sample:)