social styles

Do you tend to ask or tell? Do you tend to be more task or people focused? If you're tell-assertive and task-focused, you're most likely a driver. If you're tell-assertive and people-focused, you're probably an expressive. If you're ask-assertive and task-focused, you're an analytical, and if you're ask-assertive and people-focused, you're an amiable.

There are many resources out there on this...just ask google. ;) tracom group social styles is one, and there's a if you want to get really into it...


Apparently not everyone thought that the talk was thrilling. ;)

Park/Harvest Day

This year's park day wasn't nearly as cold as last year's!



Here's one of my little pumpkin...


We really try to be non-discriminatory at MOMS. We welcome ALL moms, and woodland creatures alike...
Just too many captions for this one (I can't choose!) ;)

There's still time to get your costume photo for a $5 donation. See Diana Huston for your photo if you haven't already.

Hip Stitch

A huge thank you to the ladies at Hip Stitch, Suzanne and Ann, who came to show us some sewing basics and help us make lavendar eye pillows. Check out the many fun classes offered at Hip Stitch...

...and the first comment on this post gets an eye pillow! If you already have one, this would be a great gift! ;)
See, Emma's ready to sign up for a class (edible sewing)! ;)

Putt-Putt Family Day

I see some pro golfers in our future...



...(or future zoo trainers) ;)

The first person to comment on this post gets a free child's game at Putt-Putt.

First MOMS Meeting!

What a fun first meeting! We have lots of new faces this year, and started off with a "survivor mommy" challenge - can I just say that if the end of the world happens any time soon, I think a MOMS Meeting is the place to be for ultimate survival gear? ;)

And we made some journals with the attributes of God we'll be using throughout the year...

And, of course, there's always beautiful babies. ;)


Sorry it took me so long to get the post up from the first meeting. To make up for it, the first person to find October's secret word on the blog (pumpkin) and make a comment on the post will get a little surprise. ;)

Summer Fun

Summer Camps and Activities for Kids:
Bounce N Boogie - lots of fun classes starting up this summer, and now Emily offers unlimited classes for one low price!

VBS at New Covenant Church (June 14-18) includes a sports camp for 6-12 year olds and a separate camp for 4 and 5 year olds. You can register online.

Summer Reading Programs - Albuquerque and Rio Rancho

Community Centers Summer Recreation Program

Balloon Museum's Stories in the Sky - storytime includes free admission to the museum Wednesdays 9:30-10:15

Museum School through Albuquerque Museum - offers art classes for children 3 and up, and the museum offers family art ativities on Saturdays in addition to free admission the first Wednesday of each month.

Explora Summer Camp for kids 5 and up

Swimming Lessons: City of Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, JCC

Young Explorers Science Program through the New Mexico Museum of Natural History (for kids entering kindergarten and up)

Sandia Mountain Natural History Center offers nature hikes and an explorer center that you can do on your own.

Camp BioPark - camps for preschoolers through 9th grade.


Outdoor Activities:
Nature Discovery for kids at the Rio Grande Nature Center for kids entering first grade and up.

Petroglyph National Monument had a Web Ranger (ages 6-13) and Junior Ranger (K-6) program

Manzano Mesa Water Sprayground

There are some great places for hiking, camping, walking, biking and rollerblading.
Volcanoes, Paseo del Bosque bike trail, open space, Tingley Beach fishing (free fishing clinics offered)

Concerts and Plays:
Summerfest outdoor concerts, Summer Nights concerts at the Aquarium, Zoo Music,
Albuquerque Concert Band performing at parks throughout the summer, Salsa Under the Stars at Albuquerque Museum's sculpture gardens (fun date night idea).

Arts in the Parks

Kimo Theatre has summer performances for families and kids

Other:

Free Family Film Festival

Albuquerque Isotopes

The city of Albuquerque also has a free lunch program open to everyone 1-18 years of age over the summer at community centers and parks.

Have anything to add? Leave a comment or email Ellen and I'll add it! ;)


The City of Albuquerque has a page on their website with lots of ideas for things to do this summer. Check them out here - http://www.cabq.gov/fun/summer

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