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Summer is ALMOST here!!

Friday, May 11th, 2012

This Savvy Mommas has been MIA!!! Between moving houses, family vacation, spring tball schedule and school activities I feel like I am not able to keep up. Does this mean I am ready for summer?!?!? YES! Am I ready to have my kids home everyday?? Well…maybe not everyday, but I am really looking forward to this summer. I love having neighbors that my kids can play with right outside our door. I’m looking forward to swimming and enjoying the chaotic schedules with 3 kids. And I am secretly hoping that my kids will learn how to sleep in. It’s a dream but I know one day they will

Summer is almost here and my prayer is that all of us mommas start talking to God EVERYDAY! Asking for patience, sweet time with our kids, new memories to be made and for God to be present in our daily lives as we get to spend quality time with our family this summer. Enjoy your kids. Don’t think of them as a chore. Get down on their level and play games with them, do a puzzle, color a picture, play catch, do handstands in the front yard. You will find that if you take the time to invest in your kids lives, it will enrich your own life in the most amazing way. Put God first in all that you do! He will take care of the rest. Happy Summer and good luck!

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Things to do in April around the Hill Country

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012

•April 4-8: Disney on Ice-Dare to Dream @ Alamo Dome

•April 7- Boerne. 22nd Annual Mostly Native Plant Sale @ Cibolo Nature Center.

•April 10: Fredericksburg. Garden Club Plant Sale @ 100 W Main St. 9-noon

•April 13-15: Bandera Wagon Races.

•April 16-17: Johnson City Wildflower Days. www.johnsoncity-texas.com/wildflower_loop

•April 20-22: Fredericksburg Trade Days

•April 21- Boerne Wild West Day @ Enchanted Springs Ranch

•April 27- Bandera 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch Rodeo. Bull riding, roping, barrel racing. 810 FM 470

•April 28- Fredericksburg. Wildflower 5K/10K Run Walk www.hillcountrymemorial.org

•April 28-Kerville. Earth Day Celebration and Plant Sale. Riverside Nature Center.

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Still Water Sports Camp

Monday, March 19th, 2012

The Lord leads us beside still waters (Psalm 23:3) to a place of peace and away from the chaos of everyday life.

Wouldn’t you agree with me that teens today are up against bigger mountains than we ever had to face growing up? Times have changed, things are harder and our children are facing a world that is almost impossible to live in, unless they chose a life with God.

Still Water Sports Camp is an over night, Christ-centered, sports, adventure and leadership camp open to anyone ages 8-18. They rent facilities in Blanco, Columbus, and Leakey Texas for summer camps.

“Our desire is to provide quality sports training lead by middle school, high school and college coaches. Whether a student has never participated in a sport before or plays that sport year round, we want to come alongside them and challenge them to grow their fundamental skills, teamwork, and knowledge of the game. But that is not all. We believe in a combination of mind, body and soul, so at the same time, we want to teach campers the importance of God in their lives.”

Staff is made up of high school and college athletes and students who love kids and just want to make them feel comfortable. They can be a wild and crazy bunch who love to put on costumes and dance, but also have their eyes open to make sure everyone is included. They are our greatest asset, and above all they love God and want to allow our campers to experience His love.

Still Water Sports Camp is looking for campers this summer! You can register online at http://stillwatersportscamp.com. Maybe you know a friend or neighbor that would be interested in sending their child to one of the camps or you would be interested in supporting this non-profit organization? Please join me in prayer for Still Water Sports camp and help spread the word about this awesome organization!

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Things to do in March around the Hill Country!

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

March 9- San Antonio. Family Flashlight Night @ SA Botanical Gardens. Explore the gardens at night. www.sabot.org

•March 9-10: George Strait Team Roping Classic @ San Antonio Rose Palace

•March 12-Stonewall @ LBJ state park. Kite Day. 10-3 Children invited to make old fashioned 1900s kites. They supply all material and help them take flight.

•March 14-18: San Antonio. Cirque de Soleil’s Quidam. Freeman Coliseum.

•March 16-17: Bandera Wild Hog Explosion. Features team competition in wild hog catching, pork rib cookoff, hog kissing contest, arts crafts, children’s bicycle rodeo.

•March 16-18: Fredericksburg Trade Days. Over 350 vendors.

•March 17-18: Gruene Market Days

•March 17-Boerne outdoor family fair. 10-1pm

•March 24- 5th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour. Choice of 62, 42, 30 and 10 mile routes.

•March 28-April 8: Billy Elliot @ Majestic Theater

•March 28-Kerville. Fancy Nancy. 10am. Cailloux Theater. The famous children’s book comes to life.

•March 31- Comfort “Heal the Soul” 3 mile run/walk. www.hillcountrycurrent.com/calendar/event/1575/heal-the-soul-3-mile-runwalk/

•March 31- Stonewall @ LBj state park. Pedal Power Wildflower Ride benefiting the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. Various distance options.

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What to do on a rainy day…

Friday, February 17th, 2012

Have a tea party with your daughter

Try a new recipe

Make a craft

Watch a movie under the covers with popcorn

Get lost in a good book

Organize a closet

Thank God for the rain!!! And enjoy SLOWING down. So many of us Savvy Mommas are running all over town and trying hard to keep up with everything we have going in our lives. Suggestion for the day….enjoy the day. Watch the rain. Relish in the little moments with your kids. Take time for yourself. Read your bible and spend time alone with God. It will fill your soul and renew your faith.

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Boerne Soccer Club-Register NOW

Monday, January 30th, 2012

If you haven’t registered for soccer or are looking for an organized and fun sport for your kid to get involved in this spring, I highly recommend trying out Boerne Soccer Club! They have a fabulous program that you and your kids will love being a part of!

Spring Soccer Registration is open now and till 1/31/12.

Late Registration is open: Feb 1 to Feb 15 ($35 late fee)

Boerne Soccer Highlights: (www.boernesoccer.org)

- League is under new management; better communication and structure

- A record of 758 Soccer Players registered this past fall 2010

- Ages 4 - 6 = co-ed teams, non-competitive structure, equal playing time

- Ages 7 – 12 = gender specific teams, recreational structure, no try-outs, everyone plays equal playing time.

- Practices are only 1 evening each week

- All games are Saturday mornings

Season Schedule:

- Dec 15 – Jan 31 = Open Registration: online

- Feb 1 – Feb 15 = Late Registration, online

- Week of March 5 = first week of practice (coach will communicate your practice evening)

- Week of Spring Break = no soccer practice or games

- March 24 = first soccer game

- May 19 = last soccer game

Please direct all questions to me. Thank you so much!

John Sander
Cell: 210-560-8700

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Hill Country Sitters

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

I am sooooo excited to announce that one of my kids favorite babysitters and her friends have started a business in the Hill Country area called Hill Country Sitters. If you are looking for reliable, honest, loving and passionate people to babysit, pet sit and help with your family…PLEASE call Hill Country Sitters.

Kristen Lewis and Aubri Reed have formed a business that is honestly catered to EVERYTHING you could be looking for in a babysitter service. These 2 ladies love God first, love children and are dedicated to taking care of your kids needs while you enjoy much needed time away.

Hill Country Sitters philosophy:

“We believe that children are a gift (Psalm 127:3) and our job is to help you in any way we can and assist you in taking care of your children. We understand that being a parent is the hardest job in the world, and there is no off time. Here at Hill Country Sitters we want to give parents a break, wheather it be for a night out with friends, spending time with your spouse, or running errands.

We also know what makes a great sitter. All of our sitters are First Aid/CPR certified, we want you to have peace of mind when you leave you most precious gifts in our care. We are here not only to take great care of your kids, but have a blast with them! We want them to enjoy everything childhood has to offer!

As for your pets, we know how special they are to you! All of our sitters are pet owners! We understand that pets are a part of your family and they need love, care, and attention just like we do.

Hill Country Sitters is here to help in whatever way we can, our goal is to make your life a little easier by doing what we enjoy doing on a day to day basis, taking care of and keeping a home, caring for children, and playing with pets!”

http://hcsboerne.com

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Spring Weather in January!?!?!?

Friday, January 20th, 2012

Well, isn’t this a funny suprise God sent us this week? Highs in the 80′s in the afternoons! I don’t even know how to dress my children. There is a cool breeze in the mornings and warm in the afternoons. They will look a bit silly if they show up in flip flops and sleeveless tops…BUT, I don’t really mind. They look darling and won’t complain about being hot anymore. So, if you see my kids sporting summer clothes just laugh on while you are sweating in your winter clothes even when it’s 80 degrees. At least we’ll be comfortable Here’s to living in Texas in the Winter!!
The scary thing is that my kids are already complaining about being HOT!!! What the heck are they going to think when we hit July????

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Winter break activities at the Boerne Library

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

A week while the kids are out of school might make them a little stir crazy and us mommas a little “nuts.” The Boerne Public Library is offering free activities during the holiday break. Their schedule is below for young kids and teens. Happy Holidays!

Schedule for Young Kids:

All activities are held at the Patrick Heath Public Library at 10:00 am.

Tuesday, December 27- Igloo Day- Inuit story time and igloo craft.

Wednesday, December 28- Snowman Day- Snowman story time and edible snowman craft.

Thursday, December 29- Ididarod- Learn about the Ididarod race then we will have our own sled races!

Friday, December 30- Snow Snow Snow!- Snowy story time and then snow ball play time!!!

Schedule for Teens:

Week Long Harry Potter Marathon! Movies start at 11:00 am daily at the Patrick Heath Public Library. Bring a lunch if you plan to stay for both movies.

Tuesday, December 27-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone & Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

~Butter Beer will be served (no alcohol)

Wednesday, December 28- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban & Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

~Harry Potter Quiz Off

Thursday, December 29- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix & Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

~Wand making

Friday, December 30- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Part 1 & Part 2

~Costume Contest

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Dicken’s on Main

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

December 2 and 3, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm

Downtown Boerne, Texas becomes a magical destination for 2 weekends after Thanksgiving. Delight in the snow every 30 minutes, music, theater groups, artisans, horse & carriages and, of course, Santa Claus at Little Nature Store! Get there early with your chairs and blankets. This is a fun family event that your kids will love!