To Becca's Secret Sister.....

Hi! I really hate I missed our meeting this month, but I did want to tell my Secret Sister "Thank you" for my beach gift. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!!!! And all that orange, oh my goodness. You are the greatest! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

See you all soon!

Becca

MAY DATES TO REMEMBER

5/15 - STACY & JOE DAN'S ANNIVERSARY
5/15 - DEBERA & SCOTT'S ANNIVERSARY
5/16 - SECRET SISTER PARTY @ TONI'S
5/24 - JENNY & JASON'S ANNIVERSARY
5/24 & 5/24 - PICTURES FOR CHURCH DIRECTORY

Sisters who Golf

Hey girlies!!! I just had to share this beautiful picture taken of some of the Secret Sisters who were able to attend last weekend's Sunday School outing. See you all soon!!

Enjoy!

Bec

April Dates to Remember

4/1 - Children's Ministry to Haven Hall Nursing Home
4/3 - Jenny's Birthday (1982)
4/5 - Stacy's Birthday (1973)
4/8 - Toni & Cody's Anniversary (2006); Easter Sunday
4/25 - Secret Sister Meeting @ Leanne's
4/29 - Appreciation Service for Mr. Ivy Gill (Deacon for over 50 years) - Church-wide Luncheon after Morning Worship

Thank you

I wanted to say thank you to my "Sister" for the picture frames. The Lord's Prayer frame is very pretty and the magnetic frames are going to clean up my fridge. Everything that I have gotten so far this year I have loved. You know me so well. THANK YOU!!!

Relay for Life Fundraiser

Hello, Sisters! I know how we all love t-shirts, so I thought I would share these with you all! My work (McComb OB-Gyn) is selling t-shirts to raise money for Relay for Life. Our theme is based on the Candyland board game... Candy for a Cure. I'm going to attempt to post a picture of them on here but if for some reason it doesn't work for me, I will have a picture at our monthly meeting. The shirts are $12 for adults and $10 for children (starting at 2-4). All orders will be greatly appreciated... Just let me know if you'd like to order. Thanks!

March Secret Sisters

Yes, the Sec Sis Meeting for this month is on March 21st 6:30 at Bromas. Gift for sister-picture frame; swap "outdoor decor." I thought I posted this but I guess that I am still learning how to do the new blog. Just when I figured out the old style haha! Can't wait to see you all there!-Ronnye

Good Morning everybody!
Check out this site... it's a video that is definitely worth your time. It is AMAZING.
http://www.woodsidebible.org/splatvideo.htm
http://www.woodsidebible.org/splatvideo.htm


p.s. -- are we still planning the March meeting for the 21st??

March Dates to Remember

3/4 - Soup and Cornbread Lunch
3/7 - BYW and Men's Ministry Meeting 6:30
3/11 - Rebecca Guynes Birthday (1978)
3/16 - Jessica Sartin's Birthday (1977)
3/17 - Misty and Eric's Anniversary (2001)
3/25 - Celebration of Ministry of Music - Morning Service with Lunch afterward
3/31 - Children's Easter Party 10:00-12:00

Toni's Pampered Chef Party

Toni's Pampered Chef party had to be postponed (she's had strep throat - keep her in your prayers). It will now be Tuesday, March 6th @ 6:30. She's hoping all of us can make it.

Pray for me

Pray for me today, y'all. I have to leave my baby for the very first time (overnight). Jax will be staying with his MoMo while Josh works and I will be on the Coast for a convention and awards ceremony. I know he will be just fine while I am gone, but its just the thought of leaving him...
I think this is definitely worse for me than it is for him or anyone else involved. And, I know it probably doesn't seem like a big deal to any one else but me... so, just pray that I can be a "big girl" about this and get through it all without having a breakdown. ha. Thanks!

OOPS

I forgot to turn the picture before posting!!

OOPS

Also I noticed on the old Valentines Post...The Elvis act was doen by the youth minister at Debra's church..not the preacher...OOPS

Laugh out loud....Amber

What a Blessing!

Nursery and The one that couldn't stay awake:)

2-3 year old class (missing 4-6 kids)

Teachers: Neisha, Larissa, Angie

We are so fortunate at Calvary to have so many that dedicate themselves to the children in our church! Thank you!

Sorry some of the pictures are a little blurry....

A big THANK YOU to Mr. Phillip for leading Children's Church every Sunday morning....look at all those kids...not many would face that kind of challange

Another big THANK YOU to Mrs. Annette for dedicating so many years to rocking the babies in the nursery!!

Check this out!

I'm attempting to figure out this new Blog stuff... hope this works!

While I have your attention, I've been wanting to tell you all about Barbie Bassett, WLBT-3's chief meteorolgist. Some of you may already know her (Jana, Amy) and you may already know this... she has a blog of her own. It is very interesting to read even if you are not really interested in the weather. I have viewed her blog a couple of times, and i find her posts to be very inspirational - I always feel better and more motivated to be a better Christian after reading her comments. She is a very spiritual lady and it is encouraging to see her use her "celebrity-ness" to witness. We can all do that... we can use our everyday actions and encounters as a witnessing tool. We talked about this very thing in our DT class a couple Sundays ago. Anyway, I wanted to share her site with you... when you have time, read through it. I just discovered her blog this week, but it seems that she posts often. http://www.barbiebassett.blogspot.com/
Enjoy!
-neisha

Hey Everyone!!
I just wanted to promote the Valentine's Banquet! Just think, a meal, entertainment, and babysitting provided!!! You can't beat that! Tickets are 8$ each.
Entertainment is the preacher from Debra's church at home and does a fantastic Elvis act from what I understand. The menu is chicken, salad, potatoes, beans and a dessert bar!
There will be an opportunity to have pictures taken for a small donation fee and the babysitting will be provided by the youth with a few adults helping too..they will feed the children as well..it is for donation as well..you can give the donation $ that night. THe kids will have a great time playing..they are going to have a nursery room and toddler/child room...
Sunday is the last day to buy tickets..so get yours NOW!
Amber

Secret Sister Party

The meeting will be at Debera's home on Wednesday, February 21st at 6:30. The gift will be Candles and the swap will be anything red, pink or heart-shaped.

February Dates to Remember

2/2 - Larissa's Birthday (1978)
2/10 - April's Birthday (1983)
2/17 - Valentine's Banquet
2/21 - Secret Sister Party @ Debera's

I am finally on the Internet!

Hey everyone! We finally have Satelite Internet at our house...So I will be on here much more often!
We have a family blog too...
www.bradandamberfamily.blogspot.com
Can't wait for Feb. meeting at Debra's
Let's remember to lift our sisters up to the Lord!
God Bless
Amber

FYI!

Hey Y'all!
Jana's having a GIRL!!!!!
Or, as Cooper would say, "It's a Mallory!"

(this is as close to pink that i could find!)
--neisha

The January Secret Sister Meeting will be at Jana's house on Wednesday, Jan. 24th at 6:30pm. Bring Finger Foods! The swap for that night is "jewelry".
If you bring a gift (January's theme is "Cross") for your secret sister to the meeting, just leave it in the basket on the breezeway and Jana will deliver it to her during the meeting.

Speaking of "meeting" - I don't like that word... it sounds too stiff and formal... we need to come up with another word instead of "meeting" ... we need something girly and dramatic! ha ha. What do y'all think???

Have a great day! See ya at Jana's on the 24th. Please make sure you all bring a different colored bag for your secret sister's gift - that way, I can easily tell who has who when the gifts are passed out. ha ha. just kidding.

--neisha

You're on the Internet!!

I was just checking out Nikki's website (photographer Nikki Spreen - from LA - ya know, Amber's friend!) and I recognized some of the faces in the Photo Gallery. When you get time, go to her blog, http://spreendoubletakesphotography.blogspot.com/
and check out some of the Calvary cuties on there! I really enjoyed seeing some of everyone else's pictures. Well, she doesn't have EVERYONE's posted, but I did enjoy the ones that are there. I'd love to have a picture swap --- you all know how much i LOVE pictures ... i'd love to have at least one of everybody. Wish i could figure out a way to print them off of her site... but i guess that would actually be illegal! (hint to my secret sister - it would be a really nice gift to get one of YOUR pictures for, say, Valentines Day or something! hint hint oh, and please date the back of the picture with your child's/children's ages so I will know when i look back at it in years to come! thanks!!! :) )
ok - just go to the site and check 'em out!
have a great weekend!!
---neisha

Gatlin Myles Guynes

Gatlin already has his very own webpage!
Check out these precious pictures!

http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/babypage_view.asp?URLID=8J2Q3Y6S9W

Gatlin has arrived!

Gatlin Myles Guynes has arrived and everyone is doing great at SMRMC. He made his entrance to the world this morning (1/9/2006) at 4:41 a.m. 5 lbs. 14 oz., 20 inches long.
Can't wait to see ya, Gatlin!
-neisha

2007 Monthly Themes

January - Cross
February - Candle
March - Picture Frame
April - Monogram / Stationary
May - Beach
June - Inspirational (Devotional)
July - Cookbook
August - Gift Certificate ($20)
September - Something Fall
October - Entertainment
November - Christmas Theme Decor
December - Ornament

Be Creative! This is just a go-by list.

Host List for each Month

January - Holly
February - Debera
March - April & Ronnye
April - Leanne
May - Toni
June - Amy
July - Kerri
August - Larissa
September - Paula
October - Rebecca
November - Jenny
December - Jessica

JANUARY 2007 DATES TO REMEMBER

1-2 AMBER AND BRAD'S ANNIVERSARY (1999)
1-15 HOLLY AND COREY'S ANNIVERSARY (2000)
1-19 KERRI LEGGETT'S BIRTHDAY (2000)

2006 WHO HAD WHO

Amber - Jenny
Jenny - Amber
Angie - Becca
Becca - Misty
Jessica - Holly
April - Jessica
Toni - Angie
Larissa - Debera
Stacy - Larissa
Kerri - April
Neisha - Toni
Jana - Neisha
Misty - Kerri
Holly - Stacy
Debera - Leanne
Leanne - Jana

Thanks for Bday Gift

Just want to send a "shout out" to my secret sister, whoever she may be! I already know that I have an awesome sis-we drew names on Wed night and I got a really sweet Bday gift on Thursday! I love my MSU goodies! You are awesome, thanks!!! loveya-Ronnye

DECEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

12/20 - JANA AND SHANE'S ANNIVERSARY (1997)
12/24 - CHRISTMAS EVE/NO EVENING SERVICE
12/31 - CHURCH-WIDE FELLOWSHIP

NOVEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER

11/1 - MENS MINISTRY @ BROMA'S
11/8 - DEBERA'S BIRTHDAY (1971)
11/15- SECRET SISTER MEETING @ DIXIE SPRINGS 6:30
11/19- THANKSGIVING LUNCH AT CHURCH
11/26- MISTI'S BIRTHDAY(1979)

Prayer Request

Denise asked Jana to share a prayer request with everyone, but she isn't able to access the blog right now... So, i'm passing along the information on her behalf! Please take note and say a special prayer today for these people... they need our prayers!

Damion Turner is a student at Bogue Chitto and he is 9 years old. He has a shunt that is leaking too much fluid and the doctors are afraid that there is nothing that they can do because the procedure may lead to a stroke or put him in a vegetable state. Now his kidney's are trying to fail.
I cannot imagine being a parent in this situation. We need to count our blessings every day!

Also, we need to remember Becky Bartram's sister. (I can't remember her name right now). She was about 7 months pregnant and the baby died. They had already diagnosed it with down syndrome and some other problems, but it didn't survive. I think they were going to go ahead and let her labor and have the baby.

Sorry to send so much bad news, but people need our prayers! Pass this info on to any prayer chains of which you may be a part.

(-neisha)

SS t-shirts

Jana hasn't been able to log into the blog, so i'm posting some important info about our Secret Sister t-shirts.... they WILL be ready by the time of our next meeting! And, they are $12.57 each - you can give your money to Jana the next time you see her!
Thanks for getting this together for us, Jana - I can't wait to see 'em! We're gonna be the Super-Stylin' sisters! ha ha
-neisha

NEW INFO FOR ORNAMENT PARTY AT LEANNE'S

The date for the ornament party at Leanne's will be on Thursday, November 16th at 6:30. Leanne will have finger foods. She hopes everyone is able to come and said we are welcome to bring a friend. Thanks! Hope to see you there! -- Larissa

our upcoming Photo Shoot

just wanted to vent for a minute...
I got in big trouble last night because Josh just realized that I made an appointment to have our pictures made on THE OPENING DAY OF DEER SEASON!!! How could i do such a thing?? ugh! Well, let's see, Josh, i asked you about it, and you said as long as its not early in the morning or late in the afternoon. So, i made a 2 o'clock appointment, thinking i had met your standards and that everyone would be happy. How am i supposed to know when deer season starts? MEN!!!!!
so, the moral to this story is... if you also have an avid deer hunter in your family, and you expect him to be there for your photo session with Nikki, you better start breaking it lightly that it IS on the opening day of deer season. If you start having this conversation with him now, the red face and smoke may start to fade by the time the 18th rolls around, and maybe you'll still get some pretty pictures. i'm keeping my fingers crossed...
ha ha

--neisha

Happy Halloween!

Well, since no one else is gonna post a picture from the costume party, I'LL do it!!!!
-neisha

OCTOBER SS MEETING

JUST WANTED TO SAY I AM EXCITED ABOUT THE SS MEETING THIS MONTH. HOPE EVERYONE CAN MAKE IT. DON'T FORGET TO WEAR YOUR COSTUME!! :) --jenny
OCT. 25TH 6:30

A few pictures to share from the Reeves

Hey girls,
I thought I'd try to post a message since Jana and Stacy stated that it was easy. By the way, congratulations to Jana on the exciting news!!!
My mom and her sister took lots of pictures of the boys on the day we had our secret sister outing in Natchez. Thought I'd share a few of my favorites, if I can figure out how to download the images. Also, someone remind me again of the gifts for this month!! I lost my sheet. Stacy said the SS gift was candy and card. What about the swap? See ya soon... Deb

New Addition

Hey everybody! I just wanted to let you in on some recent news. Shane, Cooper, and I will be getting a new addition to our family in June. I went to the Dr. this week and confirmed everything. I am 5 weeks and am due June 12, 2007. We are soooo excited! Just keep us in your prayers that everything will go fine this time. So far so good. I go back to the Dr. Oct. 23rd for a scan to check for the heartbeat. We will feel much better after this!!! I can't believe I have learned how to use this. (Thanks Neisha!)

Jana

Hi everyone!

I have finally had time to learn how to add to our blog. It wasn't hard at all.

During our September meeting at my house we discussed possible gift ideas for next year. Here is the list - these are just ideas for us to choose from. Let me know if you have any other ideas. It will be good to have several options to choose from.

Purses
Gift Certificates
Umbrellas
Wind Chimes
Crosses
Picture Frames
Beach items
Cookbooks
Flower arrangements
Devotional books
Checkbook covers
Lamps
Kitchen items
Vases
Mirrors

We also started a list of the months for hosting. If there is a month you would like - let us know!

February - Jana
June - Amy
July - Debera
August - Larissa
October - Jenny
November - Toni
December - Jessica

Love you all,
Stacy

October Dates to Remember

10/6 - Holly Welch's Birthday (1976)
10/7 - Spouse Olympics
10/14 - Children's fall party 4:30
10/23- Neisha Leggett's Birthday (1978)
10/31- Halloween

Make a wish... for terminally ill kids

Hey everyone!
Just wanted to let you know that JAX is participating in the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Walk for Wishes coming up on October 14th in Brookhaven. If you are not familiar with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, let me explain. They are a non-profit organization that provides "wishes" to children who are terminally ill. Usually, the kids want to go to Disney World, or they want to meet a particular super star or something like that. This organization pays for these kids to have their one "wish". It is a wonderful organization and a wonderful cause. I know Jax doesn't really understand what it's all about (yet) but I think this will be something he will be proud of as he grows older. I want him to see how easy it is to help those that are less fortunate than us. I am so thankful to have a healthy child... it breaks my heart to know that there are children out there who have no hope of a cure.
Anyway ( i started to ramble, there; sorry!) Jax has to raise $50 to participate in the walk. I'm hoping he will be the youngest participant this year. If anyone wants to give to this cause, please let me know. (every dollar goes a long way!) All of the money that he raises will be used to grant "wishes" to kids in our area. I'm excited about that. If you are interested in participating in any other way, let me know and i'll get the contact info to you.
Also, pray for the "Wish Kids" and their families...
--neisha

here's the websites, if you want to check it out!
www.wishms.org this is the Mississippi site (click on "wishes" to read about some wishes granted)
www.wish.org this is the National organization's site.

Wednesday Night Service

Last night I decided to go to church and take Gavin to Mission Friends and check out this new study Bro. Trent has started since we no longer get to go to church on Sunday mornings with Jason leaving for MHP school. The sermon was really good and touched my heart! I am going to try to make it a priority to go each Wednesday. I know this can be hard with work, etc... but I wanted to challenge each of you to try to come also. I think you would really get a lot out of this study! Books were sold for the study and I have my grandmothers, but several people that came didn't have a book and it is not something that you necessarily need. I would be glad to make a copy of mine each week for anyone though. Anyway, this was just on my heart and I wanted to share with you all! ----JENNY

September Dates to Remember

9/5 - Amber Martin's Birthday(1976)
9/15- Rebecca and Mark's Anniversary (2001)
9/20- Secret Sister Meeting @ Stacy Leggett's
9/23- Jana Moak's Birthday (1978)

September get-together!

Ok, i just got an email from Stacy confirming that the SS theme for the month of September has officially been changed!!! The theme for September will be Crosses - so help spread the word to all SS! Our shopping mission is no longer picture frames... but CROSSES! Also, Stacy asked me to pass along information about the September meeting. It will be SEPTEMBER 20TH (Wednesday) at 6:30 p.m. at Stacy's house. This month, the Swap will be "anything" ---anything you have enjoyed over the year or would like to bring! It should be interesting to see what everyone chooses to bring... surprises are always FUN! I, for one, am already looking forward to September's meeting!!!
--neisha (& stacy)

September

At the August SS meeting, we talked about changing the theme for September since it was so close to the August theme. (August was Photo Album and September was Picutre Frame). I think some people were already gone when the issue came up. Stacy is hosting the September SS meeting, and I THINK it was decided that the September theme would be changed to "Cross", instead of picture frame. DOES ANYONE KNOW for sure on this ????? Also, if the theme has been officially changed, we need to make sure to tell everyone, especially those who were not at the last meeting.

--neisha

Billy's World

www.billysworld.org

Check out this site, which is dedicated to Billy Pyeatt. His family is currently working to raise money in his memory for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Let's support them in all ways possible, but especially by lifting them up in prayer.

(neisha)

Secret Sisters hit NATCHEZ!

What a fun trip we had in Natchez on Saturday 8/26!!!! We enjoyed our stops at:Quentin Quick Stop, Kelly's Kids, the Natchez Visitors' Center, Stanton Hall, the Carriage House, Darby's, Growing Pains, My Room, and various other small shops... Here's some words that will remind us of our day in Natchez: grape jelly, the silver bullet, a quarter pound, meooow, tomato stuff, the boy corner, the chicken bone, 14,000 square foot in 8 years, Katrina vs. Patrina, sham-a-lon (chameleon), 64 million, bargains, friends, fun...





--neisha

Another Lil' Sister

Well, i think everyone has heard by now... but just in case... LANEY MICHELLE LEGGETT is finally here! She arrived Friday, August 25th, weighing in at 7 lbs and 7 oz. and she was 19 inches long. They are at home now and everyone is doing great so far. And, just for the record, this is my very first niece! Here's a picture.



--neisha

Photographer Update

Hey everyone,

Amber wanted me to let everyone know that she talked with Nikki (See Photographer Post below) and she will be here for a photo session Saturday, November 18th if we can get 5 or more people to agree to have pictures made. She thought it would be great to do at that time for christmas pics!! That way you could take them to get christmas cards done or give as gifts, etc.!

Thanks
Larissa

Secret Sisters Picture Party!!!!!

Hey everyone! Secret Sisters will meet at my house on Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:30p.m. Bring your favorite finger food! And, for something a little different, bring a photo album that you would like to share! You can bring your wedding album or an album of your kids... or, you can share your scrapbook creativity or your high school yearbook... it can be an old album or a new one... professional photos, or just snapshots... you get the picture! ha. no pun intended. ha ha. I just thought this would be a fun "show and tell" for Photo Album/Picture Frame Month!
Also, don't forget your swap gift! This month's swap will be PICTURE FRAMES... we could all use those! And, if y'all like Frames as much as i do, i have a feeling there's gonna be some stealin' taking place!
I can't wait!
--neisha

NEED YOUR PRAYERS!!

Well here we go again! As most of you may already know, Jason got accepted in the Mississippi Highway Patrol School again. He leaves Sunday, August 13th. The school should last about 19 weeks and hopefully he'll get to come home most Thursdays and leave again on Sundays!(That is not guaranteed though unfortunately.) I have a lot of mixed emotions about this right now especially since we do not have a baby yet. I'm worried that he'll miss it, but it's out of my control. My due date is August 28th. I'm already dilated to 2cm so maybe we'll get a baby this week before he has to go. Jason had a rough time when he went to the last MHP school because it was so hard to leave me and Gavin. He ended up quiting and coming home and of course regretting it. I know it will be even harder on him now leaving us so I need ya'll to do some serious praying for us. I know we'll all be fine, but we are pretty stressed out right now! Thanks for the prayers and support! We definitely need it all! ---JENNY

Photographer

Here's a site for you to check out:

spreendoubletakesphotography.blogspot.com

You have probably heard Amber talk about her friend, who is just getting started as a photographer. Check out her site! Amber sent it to me, and asked me to share with everyone else since her dial-up is slow at times. I just thought i'd put it on here, too!

We have tossed around the idea of getting her to come to our area to do some pics of our kids... She charges $65-75 for sitting, but you get all pictures on a disk and you can do whatever you want with them, usually about 150 pictures.

Check out the site and see what you think. Amber may talk to us more about having her come later.

--neisha

August Dates to Remember

August Dates to Remember
7/31 - 8/3 – Revival
8/2 – Young Adult Class will prepare Dinner for Revival Team
8/2 – Kerri & Cory Leggett’s Anniversary (2003)
8/5 – Angela Jackson’s Birthday (1980)
8/7 – Larissa & John Hart’s Anniversary (1999)
8/12 - Children's Sunday School Rooms Clean Up - 10:00 a.m.
8/22 – Denise Leggett’s Birthday (1979)
8/23 – Secret Sister Meeting at Neisha’s
8/26 – Secret Sister Outing
8/31 - April & Jeremy Horn's Wedding

thinking about Revival

Hey everyone! I was just thinking about Revival, and I thought about a funny story that I can laugh about now, but wasn't so funny at the time. I just thought i'd share it with ya, so you can have a big laugh too! :)

You know, we are fixin' supper for the Revival team this Wednesday, and i'm assigned to make TEA! Thank the Lord!
I was thinking about LAST YEAR's revival supper ... when I was assigned to make the rice (to go with the roast that someone else was making). Wellllll, I've never had to fix rice for a crowd, so i wasn't really sure how much. You know, i usually just do the Minute Rice-in-a-Bag thing when i'm cooking at home, and that's plenty for Josh! Anyway, since i was cooking for so many, i knew i had to buckle down and cook regular rice - no minute rice! So, i bought a big bag at the store, and followed the directions to cook the WHOLE bag, which didn't look like much. UGH. no one told me that the bag quadruples in amount when you cook it!!!! i had rice coming out of my ears! by the time i had finished cooking it, i had a huge 6 or 7 quart dish full of rice, which i dutifully took to the church for the Revival team. AND I still had rice left over at home! We ate rice for a week at home, and i still froze about 4 or 5 quart bags of it! (didn't know you could do that either - that was a tip from Mrs. Frankie when i revealed my horrible experience of cooking rice to her! ha)

Its funny, now, to think back on it. LOL. Guess there really IS a life lesson in every experience. Did i mention that i'm making the tea this year?
LOL,
neisha

MYSTERY SOLVED!!!!

Hello, All! This is Becca!!!! Well, the "mystery" is about to be solved! We found out today what our new arrival will be......... So do you want me to put it on here or wait for the Drano?

Revival Dinner set for Wednesday

Stacy wanted me to mention that the Young Adult Class will be preparing dinner for the Revival Team the Wednesday of Revival, August 2. We’ll talk more about that later and figure out exactly what we’re going to do.

July Meeting

Debera, Thank you for the fun time last night. I hope April had a great time also and I hope she enjoys all her "goodies" later. Congratulations, girl! I was glad to see Ronnye there. We are growing! What a blessing...

July Dates to Remember

7/1 -- LEANNE DOUGLAS' BIRTHDAY (1977)
7/7 -- TONI LEGGETT'S BIRTHDAY (1979)
7/10 -- CPR COURSE
7/12 -- LEANNE & CHRIS DOUGLAS' ANNIVERSARY (1997)
7/14 -- STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN JACKSON
7/19 -- SECRET SISTER MEETING @ DEBERA'S
7/30 - 8/3 -- REVIVAL

JULY MONTH CHANGE

THE JULY GIFT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO BEACH "STUFF" (BEACH TOWELS, SHADES, ANYTHING FOR THE BEACH). ALSO, THE MEETING WILL BE AT DEBERA'S JULY 19TH. THE SWAP WILL BE WINDCHIMES, I THINK.

JUNE MEETING

I HAD A GREAT TIME LAST NIGHT. I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE DID TOO. I WAS GLAD TO HAVE AMY THERE. WELCOME TO THE SECRET SISTERS, AMY. WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE THE FRIENDSHIPS THAT WE DO. I THINK WE ALL NEED THIS EVERY MONTH. SOMETIMES I FEEL LIKE OUR MONTHLY MEETING IS THE ONLY PLACE I HAVE ADULT CONVERSATIONS ALL WEEK.
I LOVE ALL OF YOU...

--LARISSA

Joint Sunday School Party

We weren't able to get the room upstairs at Dixie Springs so we had to change plans for Saturday. We are planning on taking the church bus to Natchez and eat at King's Tavern instead. We are going to meet at the church @ 5:30. Stacy will be in touch. I hope everyone is able to make it.

--Larissa

a "Sisters Only" day away!

So, i've been told several times that we need to get together and go on a day trip or something as a group! I COULDN'T AGREE MORE! You all know that anytime the word "G-O" is mentioned, I am the first on the band wagon!!
I've been trying to think of things that women always want to do, but the men normally would not consider doing... but that is a really hard task, especially when considering our 16 different personalities also! ha ha
Here's a few things to consider; check it out, see what you think, and let's discuss at the next meeting. We've got to do some serious planning ... we're all in desperate need of a GIRLS ONLY fun day!

1.) what about a day at the spa? i have seen several salons advertise "pj parties" for groups! this could be something fun, something pampering, but not too far to travel.

2.) shopping and touring Natchez... just a hop, skip and a jump from us lies a beautiful old river town. Maybe we could go to the Kelly's Kids warehouse sale (june 17th) and then have a Southern lunch and go tour a home. Rosalie will be decorated like a 19th century wedding throughout the month of June.
See websites: http://www.kellyskids.com/kkids/spring_06/wmabout.pgm?task=whssale
http://www.rosaliemansion.com/

3.) or, maybe visit another old river town... Vicksburg. There, we could visit the outlet mall, http://www.vicksburgfactoryoutlet.com/, and/or maybe tour a garden & home, http://www.lindenplantationgardens.com/index.html, and/or see a melodrama play, "Gold in the Hills", http://www.vicksburg.com/~gold/.

4) Someone mentioned that The Food Network's own Paula Deen will be in Jackson soon. Here's the low-down on her upcoming visit... (If we opted for this activity, i'm sure we could also combine a little shopping before or after her program.) http://www.brookshires.com/promotions/paula/paula.asp

5) We could do an out-of-state visit... there's an outlet mall in Gonzales, LA; Foley, AL; and also in Gulfport, MS (our last SS destination). http://www.tangeroutlet.com/ Or, maybe we could just find us a nice beach somewhere... you all know how desperately i need a tan! ha ha

There is also a Scrapbook Fest in Natchez coming up in July (www.scrapnontheriver.com.) and we could always go to the really cool "Tupelo Giant Flea Market" which is the 2nd full weekend of every month except February and August.
What ideas do you all have? POST THEM, or bring them to the next meeting. Let's not let summer slip by without our very own Secret Sisters Splunkle!!! (i can feel the excitement brewing already!!)
--neisha

CPR course Update!

I am posting for Jenny, as she is not able to get to her computer right now.
She has gotten some more info on the CPR course. Here's the scoop:
The CPR course will be Monday, July 10th at 6:30 p.m. at the church!!
The cost is still $10 per person. This is a bargain! ANYONE can participate so spread the word (not just Sisters or Church Members -- anyone!). If you are interested and will be able to attend on this date, please let Jenny know for sure by June 18th. She has to let the hospital know a final count so they will know what supplies and how many instructors to send. You can pay your $10 course fee the night of the class.
Thanks!
--neisha

JUNE DATES TO REMEMBER

6/3 -- Family Day @ Calvary Softball field
6/10 -- Sunday School Party @ King's Tavern
6/10 -- VBS Registration / Kick-off
6/12-6/15 -- VBS
6/14 -- Neisha & Josh Leggett's Anniversary (2002)
6/16 -- Jessica & Gareth Sartin's Anniversary (2001)
6/18 -- Father's Day
6/18 -- Baby Dedication
6/18 -- VBS Celebration
6/28 -- Secret Sisiter Meeting @ Larissa's

June Meeting Reminder

The meeting for June will be @ Larissa's house Wednesday, June 28th @ 6:30. This is Flip Flop Month. Our "Swap" will be Toenail Polish, Pedicure Stuff and/or Foot Jewelry. Also, start thinking of your favorite Mexican dish.

Stacy's Results

Stacy Leggett went to the doctor for her yearly mamogram and sonogram and he told her she needed to have a biopsy of her breast. She had the biopsy done Tuesday afternoon. She got the results Thursday afternoon. This is her response:

Hey!

I talked to the doctor's office earlier and my biopsy was benign. THANK GOD!!!! I just wanted to let you guys know. Thank all of you for praying for us. It has been a long week.

LOL
Stacy


We need to praise God for another answered prayer!!!!!

--Larissa

CPR Course!

Hey Girls! Jason and I had an incident the other day with Gavin and now I really want to take the CPR Course. We were in Wal-Mart and Gavin was sitting in the buggy eating Fruit Loops. All of a sudden he got choked. Luckily Jason was with me and knew what to do because I freaked out. He turned completely blue in the face and really scared me to death! I thought Jason was going to beat him to death but finally got the Fruit Loop loose thank goodness. Jason was worried and had even told me to call 911 and find some help. It was awful. I was sick afterwards! It really scared me and made me think of what I would have done had I been there with him alone. Anyway---- I called KDMC this morning and talked to the man in charge of CPR Courses. He said if we had at least 5 people that were interested, he would do our on private class for $10 a person. It would be focused on child/infant CPR. Please let me know ASAP if you are interested. He said for me to get back with him to set up a date and time. Most likely it would be a week night and be at the hospital. I think my mom and mother-in-law are interested, so it doesn't just have to be "Secret Sisters"! Let me know who is interested!!
Thanks --- JENNY :)

MAY MEETING

Last night's meeting was so much fun.
Thanks Becca for letting us use your home.
I speak for everyone when I say "We had a blast!"

Sorry guys, I forgot the camera...
-- Larissa

Super Sisters Summer Trip

I just ran across some pics from our wonderful SISTERS trip last summer... thought i'd post them on our brand new, spunky BLOG! this is so much fun!!

Let's think about planning something for this summer - something cool - a unique girls-only trip or a fun activity of some sort! We need to keep up the tradition!!!


as a closing note, here's some words that will remind you of our super-fun '05 summer trip:

Gulf Coast
Outlet
Macaroni Grill waiter
what's that on my plate?
John Mayer
Chilli's chips
Amber's Mom
Loud band
Lottery tickets
On-Star
the Brown Squid
SISTERS

hugs,

neisha

a little SISTER has arrived...

I'm sure everyone has heard the news by now, but just in case you havent...

Amber and Brad have a new baby girl, born yesterday, May 9th, at 9:29 a.m.
Mallory Nicole Martin
6 lbs. 15 oz.
20 inches long

Makayla finally has her "baby sister"!
All are doing great. What a blessing!!

here's the web address, check it out to see photos:
http://www.growingfamily.com/webnursery/
hospitals/template/hospitalpage.aspmode=search&birthMonth=
5&birthYear=2006&HospitalID=6710

A New Edition

Hello Sisters! (again) I also thought this may be a neat way to fill you all in on a "secret" I have been keeping for about a week.....Mark, Gracie and I will be getting a new addition in January! I found out last Wednesday that I am pregnant!!!

We are very excited to add another "bad" child to the Calvary Baptist Church family! Ha ha...

Becca

May "Dirty Swap"

Hello, Sisters!! I just wanted to "post" a message about the May swap item. I have decided to do "Bath Accessories," things like bubble bath, bath salts, soaps, etc. I had trouble deciding what coordinated with PJ's and panties, and this was as good as I got. I figured what more than to take a bath with some good smelling soaps or bubbles than slip into your new PJ's and/or panties.

See you all on May 23, I hope! Happy Shopping!!

Love,
Becca

Hey Everyone....I love this new Blog communication idea!!

An Update:
We are still pregnant and waiting!! I am going to be induced Tuesday if she is not born before then..Please pray for us..I am getting nervous about EVERYTHING!!

We also have a blog for our family..unfortunately there is not much on it because this dial-up is SOOOO slow!! Our Family website is www.bradandamberfamily.blogspot.com

May everyone have a Blessed day:)

THE HONOR GRAD

I just talked to Angie. She got her grades and found out that she will graduate "with honors" this afternoon at 4:00. CONGRATULATIONS ANGIE!!!
-- Larissa

MAY DATES TO REMEMBER

5/14 -- Mother's Day
5/14 -- Baby Dedication
5/15 -- Debera & Scott Reeves' Anniversary (1999)
5/15 -- Stacy & Joe Dan Leggett's Anniversary (2004)
5/23 -- Monthly Meeting @ Becca's
5/24 -- Jenny & Jason Leggett's Anniversary (2003)
5/28 -- Recognition of Graduates

GRADUATION DAY

I am almost thru with school. I have two exams tomorrow and then I will be thru with my classes. I am so excited. I graduate on Thursday at 4:00. Hooooray!!!
Angela

MAY MEETING REMINDER

THE MAY MEETING WILL BE AT REBECCA'S ON TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006. THIS MONTH'S THEME IS PJ'S OR PANTIES...

MONTHLY THEMES

JANURARY -- SPA & FRANGRANCE
FEBRUARY -- COOKBOOK
MARCH -- MONOGRAM
APRIL -- CANDLE
MAY -- PJ's OR PANTIES
JUNE -- FLIP FLOPS
JULY -- BEACH "STUFF"
AUGUST -- PHOTO ALBUM
SEPTEMBER -- PICTURE FRAME
OCTOBER -- CANDY & CARD
NOVEMBER -- TOWEL OR DISHRAG
DECEMBER -- ORNAMENT