Summer Art Open House at Messiah Lutheran Church

They're back! Messiah Lutheran Church will again be offering FREE Art Open Houses this summer. Supplies and basic instruction are provided, and all ages are welcome (with parental supervision, please). Those of you who attended last year can attest to the variety of creative and fun activities provided. We colored, painted, stamped, sculpted, and dyed, and my girls still talk about it. I understand there are new projects on the agenda for this year. So come indulge your artistic side and hang out with other moms and artists. The dates are all on Thursdays from 9:00-11:30 am: June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 7.

Come play and create!

Messiah Lutheran Church
6900 Kingston Pike

Children's Festival of Reading TOMORROW

Hey all,

So, I was hoping to post this several days ago to give you more of a heads up, but life happened and it hasn't gotten done until right now.

Knox County Public Library's yearly Children't Festival of Reading is tomorrow, Saturday, May 17th from 10am-3pm at the World's Fair Park (with Splash Pad). This 10th anniversary event and parking are totally FREE.

Among famous authors, illustrators, and musician, there will be hourly shows by Mr. Bond, The Science Guy.  There will also be a booth where you can sign up for the library's summer reading program and other booths with arts and crafts.

And with any MOPS blog, we must talk about food- there will be various food vendors and food trucks to purchase fair-like fried goodies.

I don't want to make any promises, but last year, Curious George was there walking around to take pictures and give out treats AND there were FREE rides up the Sunsphere to the observation deck.

Links for more info and parking specifics:

Children's Reading Festival Schedule of Events

parking for festival

Hope to see you there!

In full disclosure, The Weather Channel says that there is 40% chance of rain tomorrow. HOWEVER, we went last year when it was raining on and off, and we had a great time and didn't need to spend a penny.

Knoxville Zoo Tomorrow

Weather looks good, our monkeys can see the monkeys, anyone up for a trip to the Knoxville Zoo?  Meet Ceri at the bears (near the front entrance) at 9:45am-ish. Here is her number to text or call: 865.804.9022.  Bring some drinks and/or snacks for your kiddos, and feel free to stay all day or leave as you wish...or as your kids begin to melt.  Hope to see you there!

Happy Mother's Day, Mama!

To all you moms who are tireless even when you are exhausted and giving of yourself when you feel like there is none of yourself left to give.  Thank you.  Thank you from your little ones who do not yet  know how much you sacrifice for them (and maybe they never will).  Thank you from your spouses who have no idea how many diapers you've changed, messes you've cleaned, and times you've read the same books or played the same games over and over and over.

From fellow moms who get it, Happy Mother's Day.

Moms, watch me.

Last MOPS of the Year! Catered!

Hey all!

This Thursday, May 8th, is our last MOPS meeting of this academic year.  (We will have summer playdates and meet ups, and we resume our usual meetings again in August.)  Come join us at Erin Presbyterian at 9:30am for a catered brunch/lunch from Honey Baked Ham.  All you need to do is email Jannette (jcsmith7697@gmail.com) 
with your sandwich/salad preference.


Even if you've only been to MOPS once or have never been at all, 
please feel free to come join us!  
We'd love to have you join the fun, food, and fellowship. 
 (Just email Jannette so that she will have your meal choice.)

***In light of our delicious lunch that will be delivered to Erin Pres, there is no need to bring food or
 beverages to share.

Also, if you are interested in helping with MOPS next year, please let Jannette know through email or at the 
meeting Thursday.

Stay tuned for some fun summer playdates! Hope to see you Thursday at MOPS as we kick off the summer!

NOTE: As a reminder for those of you have have kids in school, this is Teacher Appreciation Week.  
Hug a teacher and give them some baked goods or pencils....let's be honest, they'd probably rather 
have the baked goods...or a gift card. ;)