Consumer wanted.  I'm looking for someone that has some money and wants to buy a house to live in. If you want to rent it out too (I'm ok with that).  I want you to be loyal & trustworthy.  I love believing everything you say.  Patience will be a wonderful thing too. Here's what I'll give to you in return.  I'll be your faithful & loyal realtor.  I'll preview homes on your behalf (even videotape or take pictures for you).  We can go together if you prefer shopping together.  I'm a great listener.  I'll be patient if you are not sure of exactly what you want.  Helping you do your due diligence is what I love doing.  I'll help you research neighborhood & your new possible home. Read further for the risks.  There are definite dangers of having me as your realtor.  You will find a home you ... 05/06/2011

What is this adorable puppy saying to you?  Help, get me out of this can.... hard to say really :) I was on my way taking Noah to school & just thought this was too cute to pass up.  I told my son I was going back after I dropped him off to take the picture.   I wonder if he has holes in him & his stuffing is falling out.  What do you think? (175,-4) 04/13/2011

Pink or Purple Flowers that brighten our day in Ripon If you drive your kids to Ripon Christian each day & take the "new" back route (that would be behind Canal Street Grill), then you see these gorgeous flowers.  It mesmorizes me everyday, especially when they are so happily smiling soaking up that sunshine. here is what they look like before the sun truly comes out.... here it is in the sunshiney (is that a word?) afternoon :)   03/28/2011

Beauty & The Beast musical at Ripon Christian tonight at 7pm.  Come see our 4th/5th graders put on an amazing play.  The 4th graders are the choir (they are fabulous).  This musical is over 260 years old (1740) and was written as a fairy tale.  One of the wonderful symbolism which I never paid attention to before is "Mrs. Potts" (she represents comfort & warmth) plus the rose symbolizing hope & love.  The theme of this musical is that people who do not judge others based on appearances are often rewarded. What an awesome tradition here at Ripon Christian to have the 4th/5th graders put on a new musical every year.  When you see the sets, you will wonder how they create something new each year.  The production is huge & brand new each year.  My son Noah will be playing Gaston.  Him & all... 03/04/2011

I had the honor & pleasure of walking to Almond Blossom Church in Ripon with the 5th graders at Ripon Christian on this Friday, 2/4/11.  The 5th graders carried all the donations that they were collecting for the past few weeks.  It was "organized chaos" as Mrs. Nancy VanderVeen described & she was right.  There were 2 very looooooonnnng tables with boxes labeled (soap, soup, pillowcases, hand sanitizer, toothbrushes, toothpaste, baby wipes, pencils, pens, stationery, batteries, cereal bars, deoderant, candy, gum, popcorn, toys, magazines, shaving cream, razors, beef jerky, feminine products, nuts, shampoo, socks, canned food, protein bars).  We had 2 hours of both 5th grade classes sorting all the donated items.  After we sorted, the kids had a buddy & packed one box at a time with lov... 02/05/2011

I was scheduled to help out in my son's 5th grade classroom at Ripon Christian today.  I really enjoyed all aspects of it. After you (the parent) are in the back of the classroom for awhile, they (your kid) forget that you are there & you can see the "true" kid in action hard at work.  I saw that sometimes he doesn't pay attention & he is definitely a "doodler". Your kids teacher will know your care & appreciate the help. Seeing how your kids teacher teaches is so important, especially the math.  Noah & I tend to argue a little about how problems are done.  I don't teach exactly how the teacher does.  I definitely picked up some good tips today.  It was really good just to see her routine, so I can better relate with Noah when talking about homework or his daily work at school. You will... 01/24/2011