SOLD! 907 Cherry Hills in Elkins Lake! Today we closed on this lovely home at 907 Cherry Hills Drive in beautiful Elkins Lake. This was one of those closings that required patience. It took 2 months to get this done.   The mortgage process can be very challenging. This is why I am pleased when my buyers select someone that I know and trust.       Susan Bryant at The Mortgage Corner is my mortgage broker of choice. 98% of her closings close ON TIME or early! The best thing is.... there are very few surprises and very little drama. (936) 594-2496 (Ask for Susan OR Courtney!)   Fortunately, my sellers were in a position that they could wait... and things worked out for both parties. We had happy buyers and happy sellers! So... If you are thinking about buying or selling a home in Elkins La... 01/19/2012

Huntsville Book Review Club ♥ Jan 23, 2012 The Huntsville Book Review Club will meet on Monday ♥ January 23, 2012 at 10:30 am at The Old Town Theatre 1023 12th Street Huntsville, TX 77320 Speaker, Joy Davis, will review “The Flying Camel” by Amos Aricha. Call Kathleen Kreiner for more information! (936) 295-4381 Huntsville Book Review Club ♥ Jan 23, 2012 01/15/2012

Huntsville Public Library Pre-school Story Hour     Thursday ♥ January 19, 2012    From 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the   Huntsville Public Library     1216 14th Street North Huntsville, TX 77340     There is no need to register for the Huntsville Public Library ♥ Pre-school Story Hour! Bring your child so they can enjoy: "Opposite Day" Focusing on things that are the same and different. ♥ crafts ♥ ♥ dance ♥ ♥ finger puppets ♥ ♥ songs ♥ ♥ storybooks ♥ (936)  291-5472 www.MyHuntsvilleLibrary.com   Huntsville Public Library Pre-school Story Hour   01/15/2012

SAAFE House “Strike Out Abuse” Bowling Tournament 9th Annual SAAFE House “Strike Out Abuse” Bowling Tournament Fundraiser Saturday ♥ February 4, 2011 12:00 Noon Huntsville Lanes I-45 South Huntsville, TX 77340 Call Anthony Ormsbee for more information OR to sponsor a lane! (936) 291-3529 SAAFE House “Strike Out Abuse” Bowling Tournament 01/14/2012

YMCA Spring Soccer Registration is Going On NOW! Yes, I am fully aware that it is January.... But SPRING will be here before you know it! YMCA Spring Soccer Registration is open through February 10. Call (936) 295-8009 or stop by the YMCA at 2906 Old Houston Road in Huntsville to register your child. Children Ages 3 - 12 (as of January 1, 2012) Financial aide available to qualifying families. I have a call in to the YMCA to get the cost and will update this post with the cost as soon as I hear back from them. YMCA Spring Soccer Registration is Going On NOW! 01/14/2012

Huntsville Christian Women’s Club ♥  January Luncheon   Ladies!! Make your reservations for the January Huntsville Christia Women's Club Lunheon! Thursday, January 19, 2012   11:30 am to 1 pm   at the Elkins Lake Clubhouse 632 Cherry Hills Drive Huntsville, Texas 77340       This month enjoy: guest musician, Mike Nichols as he plays the piano, the latest Miche handbag designs with Ruth Neff, and guest speaker Kitty Kane who will discuss "the crimson streak that runs straight through the middle of you."   ♥ ♥ ♥ Reservations are required by January 16th.   Call (936) 295-2030     Huntsville Christian Women’s Club ♥ January Luncheon   01/09/2012

Knights of Columbus Fish Fry @ St Thomas Catholic Church 1323 16th Street ♥ Huntsville, TX 77340 (on the corner of 16th Street and Avenue M)       The Knights of Columbus will be serving up fried talapia and shrimp TONIGHT!!    Janyary 6, 2012     From 5:00 to 7:00 pm     This is NOT an all you can eat event. Pricing as follows: $8.00 - 2 Fried Tilapia & Sides $7.00 - 1 Fried Tilapia & Sides $9.00 - Shrimp & Sides $9.00 - Combo Plate & Sides $5.00 for Children under 12 (1/2 tilapia filet and 3 shrimp)         Side Dishes:  ♥ Cole Slaw ♥ ♥ French Fries ♥ ♥ Fried Okra ♥ ♥ Hush Puppies ♥ ♥ Iced Tea ♥   Knights of Columbus Fish Fry   01/06/2012

Huntsville Area Newcomers Club New to Huntsville? Meet other newcomers at the monthly Newcomers Club meeting! WHEN? TODAY January 5, 2012 at 11:30 am WHERE? At the Elkins Lake Clubhouse 632 Cherry Hills Drive Huntsville, TX 77340 Today's progragm will be "What is the Real News About Social Security and Medicare?" Huntsville Area Newcomers Club 01/05/2012

Huntsville Girls Softball Association Spring Registration The Huntsville Girls Softball Association will hold THREE registration events for your convenience. January 7, 2011 January 14, 2011 January 21, 2011 Each Saturday registration will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Mance Park Junior High 1010 8th Street Huntsville, Texas 77320 in the school auditorium. The cost for Huntsville Girls Softball Spring Registration is $80.00 per player and includes free Fall Ball. Visit the Huntsville Girls Softball Associationwebsite to find out more about Spring Registration Huntsville Girls Softball Association Spring Registration 01/04/2012

The Huntsville Public Library Pre-school Story Hour     Thursday ♥ January 5, 2012    From 10:30 am to 11:30 am at the   Huntsville Fire Station No. 2     1209 Sam Houston Avenue Huntsville, TX 77340     There is no need to register for the Huntsville Public Library ♥ Pre-school Story Hour! Bring your child so they can enjoy: ♥ crafts ♥ ♥ dance ♥ ♥ finger puppets ♥ ♥ songs ♥ ♥ storybooks ♥   The Huntsville Public Library Pre-school Story Hour   01/02/2012

Wounded Warrior Banquet Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 5:30 pm @ the Tickets are $50.00 A Rib-eye Steak Dinner Live and Silent Auction Guest Speaker: Earl Campbell Special Opps members who were wounded in battle. To benefit the Warrior and Family Support Center  at Brook Army Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. Tickets may be purchased at Ace Hardware (11th Street) or at the HEARTS Veterans Museum (SH 75) in Huntsville. Wounded Warrior Banquet 12/31/2011

SOLD! 42 McFadden Road, Huntsville, TX 77320 We closed on this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath double wide mobile home on 4.25 acres on Thursday! I was thrilled to represent these wonderful first time home buyers. Both college graduates of Texas A&M University. (WOOP!)   Welcome Home!   SOLD! 42 McFadden Road, Huntsville, TX 77320 12/24/2011

Huntsville Memorial Hospital Hosts Blood Drive The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center needs 1,000 units of blood a day to adequately supply blood to our region.   YOU CAN HELP! Visit Huntsville Memorial Hospital 110 Memorial Hospital Drive Huntsville, Texas 77340 December 28, 2011 Conference Room A/B Between 10 am and 4 pm. Visit www.commitforlife.org to schedule an appointmet! Huntsville Memorial Hospital Hosts Blood Drive 12/21/2011

 TX: Walker County: Huntsville: Elkins Lake: It’s Puppy Time! Ahhh….I love the morning!  It’s very peaceful .  And  I just love when it’s so quiet that you can hear the appliances hum.  I love to put on a pot of strong coffee  and get the newspaper out of the driveway (my dogs are too “high maintenance” to fetch the paper).  Then, I read the Sunday paper, do a sudoku puzzle, check the Walgreen’s ad to see if my brand of make-up is on sale this week.  Then……It’s “Puppy Time!”   “Puppy Time” is a phrase my husband coined.  “Puppy Time” is a “Love-fest” of kissing and belly rubbing, playing and getting fingers and toes bitten by sharp puppy teeth.  We LOVE “Puppy Time.”  So, now that “Puppy Time” has officially commenced, the puppinos are now “helping me” to read the Sunday paper by carryi... 12/19/2011

First Presbyterian Church Hosts Christmas Concert to Benefit the SAAFE House During this December Season of Celebrating and Sharing, The First Presbyterian Church is hosting the Belle Chanson Women’s Choir in concert on Tuesday ♥ December 20, 2011 at 7:00 PM @ 1801 19th Street Huntsville, Texas 77340 The Belle Chanson Women’s Choir will be performing Benjamin Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols and Other Delights. This is a fundraiser. The concert is free and a love offering will be taken. All proceeds to go directly to the SAAFE House. First Presbyterian Church Hosts Christmas Concert to Benefit the SAAFE House 12/19/2011

Why You Should Consider Living in a College Town…I Do! Huntsville TX GO BEARKATS! Huntsville Texas is a great size town of 38,548 (2010 Census) and has enjoyed 9.9% growth. It is located just 35 minutes up I-45 from The Woodlands and less than an hour from Houston.  It is located in the middle of EVERYTHING including the    Sam Houston Forest and about 30 minutes from Lake Livingston and Lake Conroe.  This gives everyone great access to great outdoor activities such as hiking,        boating, biking, fishing, canoeing, and camping at Huntsville State Park and National Forest Recreation Areas. Now for the College Town part. Sam Houston State University was founded in 1879 and currently has an enrollment of over 17,600.  It is the fastest growing University in Texas.   SHSU brings a high ... 12/17/2011

December’s Season for Celebrating and Sharing: Bridge Ministry I received an email from my friend Bert Lyle, giving an update on their Bridge Ministry. Bert was celebrating the number of supplies that were donated from the community and seeking prayer for their trip tomorrow night (December 16). Bert works a lot with the college students at Sam Houston State University. One of the ministries that he helps with is the Bridge Ministry.  This ministry provides blankets, jackets, clothing, food and water to the homeless living under or near the Pierce Street elevated bridge in Houston.  While supplying these basic needs, these missionaries share the Truth and Love of Jesus Christ. The Bridge Ministry is a ministry of University Heights Baptist Church in Huntsville, Texas. It started out 8 y... 12/15/2011

December’s Season of Celebrations and Sharing: The SAAFE House Christmas Open House The SAAFE House is hosting it’s annual Christmas Open House today from 4 to 6  pm. This is your golden opportunity to tour the SAAFE House, find out how they provide free and confidential services to victims of family or sexual violence, AND discover how you can volunteer in one of their many departments. Stop by the SAAFE House Christmas Open House TODAY from 4 to 6 pm at 1426 Sam Houston Avenue (across the street from Quiznos.) Visit their website at www.saafe-house.org ! (936) 291-3529 December’s Season of Celebrations and Sharing: The SAAFE House Christmas Open House 12/14/2011

The Huntsville Public Library ♥ Christmas Craft Event   The Huntsville Public Library is hosting a Christmas Craft Event!   Tuesday ♥ December 20, 2011   at 3:00 pm at the   Huntsville Fire Station No. 2     1209 Sam Houston Avenue Huntsville, TX 77340     There is no need to register for the Huntsville Public Library ♥ Christmas Craft Event! The program is FREE and available to children of ALL ages! :) Children and parents will be creating a Christmas Wreath!   The Huntsville Public Library ♥ Back to School Craft Event   12/07/2011

Huntsville Lions Club Christmas Parade Saturday, December 3, 2011 6:00 PM We love to attend the annual Huntsville Lions Club Christmas Parade.  They have it on the 1st Saturday in December EVERY year. It has become a tradition of ours! If it's cold, I am going to bundle up... bring along a big cup of hot chocolate... and of course the camera!  Our youth from church will be playing in the high school band, and there will be... fire trucks, mini cars,  cheerleaders, semi trucks, and maybe even a tractor.... We will probably see our boy scouts, the fair queen, and FOR SURE we will see SANTA!  Why would you want to miss it?!   So if you are going to be in the parade this Saturday, look for me! I'll be the one in the ELF Hat with the camera and the blinking Christmas Light earrings! Say Che... 12/02/2011