Prosper is an energetic community within Collin County. Country living has long been the tradition of Prosper, Texas. Its rural setting offers residents a quiet living atmosphere without being too far away from the conveniences that the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex offer its residents.



Whether you are looking for a home on more than an acre of land, have your heart set on a four-car garage, or a gourmet kitchen with steel appliances and custom cabinets, there are plenty of Prosper homes for sale to match your every desire and need.

In the last few years there has been a surge of home development in Prosper TX. Many new homes in Prosper have been built on large lots and there is also a golf community, Gentle Creek Golf Club, for the golfing enthusiast in you.



Planned Communities & Neighborhoods in Prosper Texas

Some of the most notable planned communities and neighborhoods in Prosper include Artesia-The Falls, Artesia-The Vistas, Bradford Farms, Chapel Hill, Gentle Creek Estates, Gentle Creek Village, Lakes of La Cima, Prestonview Estates, Rhea Mills Estates, Stone Creek, Twelve Oaks, Vistas of Gentle Creek, Lakes of Prosper and Willow Ridge.

Artesia - The Parks - This lovely Prosper neighborhood offers homes starting from $124,000 to $170,000. These homes have 3 bedrooms, up to 2½ bathrooms, one and two story plans, 1370 to 2456 square feet, with all plans featuring two-car garages. The neighborhood also includes an amenity center, swimming pool and splash park.

Artesia - The Falls - A master planned community with Prosper homes ranging from $163,000 to $222,000, there is something to suit every family. All homes feature 3 to 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (some up to 4 bathrooms), some include a master bedroom downstairs, and all feature a two-car garage. Artesia The Falls features an amenity center, greenspace, playgrounds, swimming pool, and splash park.

Artesia - The Vistas - Luxury home living can be found at Artesia - The Vistas, in Prosper Texas. Space is a luxury and you will find it in your Artesia, The Vistas home. These Prosper homes have no less than 2000 square feet of living space with up to 3349 square feet, 3 to 4 spacious bedrooms, 2 to 4 bathrooms, up to 3 car garage, all within the affordable price range of $202,000 to $270,000. This neighborhood in Prosper also provides its residents with luxurious amenities such as a swimming pool and splash park, amenity center, playgrounds, and parks.

Gentle Creek Golf Club (Gentle Creek & Gentle Creek Estates)
Gentle Creek ... $300,000-800,000
Gentle Creek Estates ... $375,000-725,000

Gentle Creek homes in Prosper are built to luxury standards and enjoy the benefits of golf course living. This 600 acre planned community in Prosper offers homes with 8000 square feet lots to over 1 acre. Find a smaller patio home or a large custom built home with extravagant touches. Whether you enjoy golfing or simply enjoy the benefits of the country club, Gentle Creek has a home perfect for your family. Home builders such as Kings Hollow, Brentwood Builders, Alford Homes, Perrin Homes, and Prestmark Homes all showcase their luxury masterpieces within Gentle Creek Golf Club.

Lakes of La Cima - A residential retreat, Lakes of La Cima is something of another world in the midst of one of the busiest and largest Metroplex's in the nation. The atmosphere of the Lakes of La Cima will transform your lifestyle from busy to tranquil. Integrating lakes into a residential landscape, this Prosper neighborhood offers residents the opportunities to hike and bike on local trails, enjoy the hot sun in the lagoon styled pool, and watch your children enjoy the playgrounds and open space.

Bradford Farms - $130,000-200,000

Collin Green - $150,000

Highland Meadows - $275,000-500,000

Preston Meadow Estates - $275,000-375,000

Prestonview Estates - $140,000-160,000

Wilson Creek Estates II - $275,000-350,000

Preston Hills - $280,000-300,000

Rolling Meadows Estates - $300,000-400,000

Amberwood Farms - $440,000

Westover - $530,000-900,000

Chapel Hill

Gentle Creek Estates

Rhea Mills Estates

Stone Creek

Twelve Oaks

Gentle Creek Village

Vistas of Gentle Creek

Willow Ridge

Steeplechase Lake of Prosper

Glenbrooke of Prosper

One day, long, long ago.......
there lived a woman who did not whine, nag or complain...



But this was a long time ago.......
and it was just that one day.

The End!!

COME ON, NOW EVEN I THINK THAT WAS FUNNY!

Christmas in the Square, Frisco, TX

The 2009 Christmas in the Square is going to be bigger and better than before, with over 450,000 visitors expected! The largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas is combined with family-oriented activities to produce a "signature destination event" for Frisco. Christmas in the Square lights and music will commence on November 27, 2009 and will continue each evening through January 3, 2010.

Christmas in the Square is an unmatched holiday extravaganza. The largest choreographed holiday lights and music display in Texas is combined with family-oriented activities to produce a "signature destination event" for Frisco and North Texas. Thanks to exposure on the Web, news coverage and a variety of sites and blogs, Christmas in the Square received global exposure and acclaim. Christmas in the Square is centered on the family. The lights and music show and most of the activities (even parking) are free to everyone, thanks to the generosity of our sponsor partners and the owners of Frisco Square.

Christmas in the Square drew more than 406,000 visitors during December 2008. Families, friends and holiday guests from through-out north Texas, the D/FW Metroplex and southern Oklahoma came and enjoyed the spectacular show. Lights! Music! Snow! Holiday lights and music choreographed by Frisco's own Jeff Trykoski (Illumimax LLC). With over 100,000 lights, 9.1 miles of wiring and 5.5 miles of extension cords.

Source: www.friscosquare.com

I've learned...That no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned...That it takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned...That it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned...That you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned...That life is tough, but I'm TOUGHER!

I've learned...That credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned...That learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned...That biology has nothing to do with being a parent.

I've learned...That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned...That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!', makes my day.

I've learned...That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned...That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned...That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned...That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned...That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned...That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

I've learned...That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned...That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I've learned...That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned...That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned...That your life can be changed by people who don't even know you.

I've learned.. That our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned...That it isn't always enoughto be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned...That I wish I could have told my Nana, my uncle John and my Grannie that I love them one more time before they passed away.

I've learned...That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

I've learned...That I still have A LOT to learn!

"The secret of a happy marriage remains a secret." Henry Youngman

"Life is just one damned thing after another." Elbert Hubbard

"There are only two things a child will share willingly - communicable diseases and his mother's age."Benjamin Spock

"I'm on a whisky diet. I've lost three days already!" Tommy Cooper

"Women marry men hoping they will change. Men marry women hoping they will not. So each is inevitably disappointed." Albert Einstein

"I could have been a Rhodes Scholar, except for my grades." Duffy Daugherty

"Show me a man who is a good loser and I'll show you a man who is playing golf with his boss. Jim Murray

"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that." Bill Shankly

"A cat, by any other name, is still a sneaky little furball that barfs on the furniture." Chris Rock

"A bartender is just a pharmacist with a limited inventory." Albert Einstein

"Until I was 13, I thought my name was 'Shut Up.' " Joe Namath

"I'm trying to read a book on how to relax, but I keep falling asleep."  Jim Loy

"I'm at an age when my back goes out more than I do."  Phyllis Diller

"Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning."  George Reeves

 

***MY PERSONAL FAVORITE....I'm not offended by all the dumb-blonde jokes because I know that I'm not dumb. I also know I'm not blonde. Dolly Parton

Have a great day!! ;)

It's snowing in most of the DFW area today!!!  This doesn't happen very often, so when it does, we ALL get excited!!

And just to show you how quickly the weather changes in Texas....

10 Day Forecast -  °F | °C View the Detailed Extended Forecast »

wed	thu	fri	sat	sun	mon	tue	wed	thu	fri
dec 02 AM Rain/Snow 51° 35°	dec 03 M Cloudy 46° 33°	dec 04 Snow Showers 38° 29°	dec 05 P Cloudy 52° 39°	dec 06 Cloudy 54° 46°	dec 07 Few Showers 56° 47°	dec 08 Few Showers 62° 47°	dec 09 Sunny 60° 43°	dec 10 M Cloudy 62° 44°	dec 11 P Cloudy 59° 46°

Details for Wednesday, December 02
Periods of rain and snow tapering off this morning. Partly cloudy and windy for the afternoon. Some accumulation of wet snow possible on grassy surfaces. High 51F. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precip 80%.
Evening: A few passing clouds. Low near 35F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.

UV Index: 2 (Low)

Relative Humidity: 76%

Precipitation: 80%

Snow: 40%

Cloud Coverage: 76%

Sunrise: 7:13 AM Sunset: 5:21 PM

1301 W Collins Circle Wylie, TX 75098  $244,900

One of the best locations in the community with view to the pond and the fountain. Oversized lot with sprinkler system and beautiful landscaping front and back. Bright, open floorplan with 2 full master bedrooms and jetted tub. Large rooms and closets for all the family. Intercom system, upgraded light fixtures, tile countertops and ceiling fans, beautiful glass mirrors in dining room & above fireplace. 3 car garage & community pool!

Directions: From Hwy 78 N turn right on Kirby after road splits Collins will be on the left at Bozman Farm.

 

 

 

~ Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, the mind can achieve. - Dr. Napoleon Hill

~ Neither a lofty degree of intelligence nor imagination nor both together go to the making of genius. Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius. - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

~ You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want. - Zig Ziglar

~ Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great. - Mark Twain

~ Great works are performed, not by strength, but by perseverance. - Samuel Johnson

~ Never worry about the size of your Christmas tree. In the eyes of children, they are all 30 feet tall. - Larry Wilde

~ Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open. - Sir James Dewar

~ Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. - Helen Steiner Rice

~ Don't go around saying the world owes you a living; the world owes you nothing; it was here first. - Mark Twain

~ Never worry about the size of your christmas tree in the eyes of children they are all 30 feet tall

~ If you can't describe what you are doing as a process, you don't know what you're doing. - W. Edwards Deming

~ All my life I've wanted to be someone; I guess I should have been more specific. - Jane Wagner/Lily Tomlin

~ Do the right thing. It will gratify some people and astonish the rest. - Mark Twain

~ Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. - Mark Twain

~ In life we all have an unspeakable secret, an irreversible regret, an unreachable dream and an unforgettable love. Diego Marchi

~ Do just once what others say you can't do, and you will never pay attention to their limitations again. - James R. Cook

~The most important thing about having goals is having one. Geoffrey F. Abert

I rode the DART train for the first time a few weeks ago to Victory Park for the Dallas Mavericks Game and I was very impressed! I have since taken the train to my office in Dallas and taking the DART and the TRE to Fort Worth.  The only downfall for me is that it doesn't come far enough north, but it soon will! I plan on taking it more often now and if you are in the area, I highly recommend it!

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets you around Dallas and 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. Our extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services moves more than 220,000 passengers per day across our 700-square-mile service area.

Ride the rails to more destinations and more savings

The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to work, shopping and entertainment destinations in Dallas, Garland, Plano and Richardson. Plus, our TRE commuter line links DART customers to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth.

Free parking is available at most rail stations, and all are served by DART bus routes specially timed to make transfers between buses and trains quick and easy.

Popular shopping and entertainment destinations near DART Rail stations in Dallas include NorthPark Center and Upper Greenville Avenue (Park Lane Station), West Village (Cityplace Station), Mockingbird Station (Mockingbird Station), the Dallas Museum of Art (St. Paul Station), American Airlines Center (Victory Station), the entertaining West End Historic District (West End Station), Fair Park (Fair Park Station and MLK, Jr. Station), the Dallas Convention Center (Convention Center Station), and the Dallas Zoo (Dallas Zoo Station).

Popular destinations in surrounding cities include the Renaissance Hotel and the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts (Galatyn Park Station in Richardson); Downtown Plano, the ArtCentre of Plano and the Courtyard Theater (Downtown Plano Station); the Granville Arts Center (Downtown Garland Station); and Downtown Irving (South Irving Station).

Take the train to American Airlines Center

Whether you're headed to a concert, a Dallas Mavericks basketball game or a Dallas Stars showdown on the ice, ride DART Rail to events at American Airlines Center (AAC). Coming from Fort Worth or the Mid-Cities? The TRE is the ticket Monday through Saturday. Visit www.DART.org/Victory for details.

Fly us to DFW Airport or Dallas Love Field

The TRE gets you to and from DFW International Airport for a fraction of the cost of taxi fare or long-term parking. Just take it to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and transfer to the DFW Airport bus serving airline terminals. Airport buses meet all trains, departing every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Airport bus service between the rail station and the airport terminals is free. Visit www.DART.org/DFWAirport for details.

Ride bus Route 39 from Dallas Love Field to downtown Dallas' West Transfer Center seven days a week. Across the street is DART's West End Station. Visit www.DART.org/LoveField for details.

Experience exciting Fort Worth via the TRE

Downtown Fort Worth is now just about an hour's ride from Union Station in downtown Dallas via the TRE. Business commuters love the convenience - and if you're looking for a Saturday adventure, Cowtown is Wowtown! From Fort Worth's Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) or T&P Station it's a short bus ride to the bustling Sundance Square dining and entertainment district in the heart of the city, the historic Fort Worth Stockyards Old West district, or the famed museums in the city's Cultural District. TRE information is available at www.TrinityRailwayExpress.org.

Save big with our low fares

DART offers three basic, one-way fares - $1.75 for Local bus and rail service; $2.50 for System service, which includes express bus service between downtown Dallas and free Park & Ride facilities in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Glenn Heights, Irving, Plano and Rowlett; and $3.75 for Regional service, which includes all DART and The T buses, DART Rail and all TRE trains.

TRE fares are in two zones: $2.50 one-way to all stops between downtown Dallas and West Irving Station; $3.75 between stations in Dallas County and Tarrant County. The DART Day Pass is an even better value at $4.00 for a local (valid on local buses, DART Rail trains and FLEX service along regular route), $5.00 for a system (valid on all DART buses, DART Rail trains, DART On-Call, and the TRE from Union Station to West Irving Station) or $7.50 for a regional pass (valid on all DART buses and trains, DART On-Call, TRE trains (from Union Station to T&P Station), and the T in Fort Worth).

Money-saving monthly passes are available at Minyard, Carnival, Sack 'n Save and Albertsons food stores throughout our service area. A DART Local monthly pass provides unlimited local service for just $65 -- a real deal for commuters. Passes also are available at the DART Store at Akard Station in downtown Dallas.

With DART's Annual Pass, companies can provide their employees with bus and rail service for just pennies a day per employee. Whatever the size of your firm, we can tailor a pass program to your exact needs. The Annual Pass is an effective recruitment tool, an unbeatable employee perk and a great way to help North Texas reduce ozone-causing emissions. For more information, call 214-747-7433 (RIDE) or visit www.DART.org.

Share the ride and save

If riding a DART bus or train doesn't fit your schedule, you can still save time and money in our carpool and vanpool programs. Our free RideShare computerized match list puts you in touch with other commuters with similar schedules and travel habits who want to share the ride. Details are available at www.DART.org/vanpool.

Plus, rush-hour carpoolers and vanpoolers qualify to use DART's 84-mile network of interim HOV lanes. DART operates HOV lanes on East R. L. Thornton Freeway (I-30) between Downtown Dallas and Northwest Drive; Stemmons Freeway (I-35) between LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Round Grove Road; LBJ Freeway between I-30 and Luna Road; I-35E/US 67 from Downtown Dallas to Camp Wisdom Road; I-30 (Tom Landry Highway) between S.H. 360 and Loop 12; and U.S. 75 between I-635 and Exchange Parkway.

Plus, rush-hour carpoolers and vanpoolers qualify to use DART's timesaving HOV lanes on Interstate 30, East R. L. Thornton Freeway between downtown Dallas and Jim Miller Road, Stemmons Freeway (I-35) between LBJ Freeway (I-635) and Round Grove Road, LBJ Freeway between North Central Expressway and Stemmons Freeway, and I-35E/US 67 south of Downtown Dallas.

DART: Live, in print, on tape & online

Want the latest DART news? Get updates through the DART Speakers Bureau and Education Programs. From transit safety programs for school children to special presentations for civic organizations, we've got a speaker for you. Call 214-749-2582 to schedule a transit safety presentation or call 214-749-2577 for the DART Speakers Bureau.

Follow DART's progress with a free subscription to our quarterly Inmotion newsletter by calling 214-749-2506. You can also watch for a video version of Inmotion on your local cable access station, or order a free videotape by calling 214-749-2597 or routes, schedules, maps and all the latest information, visit our website at www.DART.org. The latest DART information is available online in Spanish at www.transporteDART.org.

On the go but need to check a DART schedule? Point the browser on your web-enabled cellphone or PDA to our mobile website, m.dart.org. It provides the mobile customer with on-the-go access to next scheduled bus and train information, point-to-point schedules and rider alerts.

Helpful Telephone Numbers
Customer Information (routes & schedules)	214-979-1111
Employer programs, carpooling/vanpooling services	214-747-RIDE (7433)
Paratransit Services (Lift-equipped van service for the disabled)	214-515-PARA (7272)
Administrative Offices	214-749-3278

Facts about Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)
Geographic Service Area	13 cities, 700 square miles
FY09 operating budget	$377 million
FY08 operating budget	$356 million
FY08 actual operating expenses	$351 million
FY08 sales tax revenue	$416.1 million
FY08 budgeted employees	3,337
FY08 revenue miles (fixed route)	34.5 million
FY08 systemwide ridership (all modes)	116.9 million passenger trips
FY08 systemwide ridership (fixed route)	67.4 million passenger trips
FY08 subsidy per passenger (all modes)	$2.50
FY08 subsidy per passenger (fixed route)	$3.73
Bus System
Total vehicle fleet	674 [+66 (contingency fleet) = 740]
Number of transit centers	15
Number of bus stops	12,322
FY08 bus ridership	45.2 million passenger trips (includes charter)
FY08 Average weekday ridership	152,700
FY08 Average Saturday ridership	70,300
FY08 Average Sunday ridership	40,800
FY08 subsidy per passenger	$3.89
DART Rail (light rail)
Length of system	45 miles
Number of stations	35
Total vehicle fleet	115
FY08 ridership	19.4 million passenger trips
FY08 Average weekday ridership	65,800
FY08 Average Saturday ridership	29,400
FY08 Average Sunday ridership	19,100
FY08 subsidy per passenger	$3.01
Trinity Railway Express (diesel commuter rail)
Length of line	34 miles
Number of Stations	10
Vehicle fleet	13 rail diesel cars, 6 locomotives, 11 bi-level coaches, 10 bi-level cab cars
FY08 ridership	2.7 million passenger trips
FY08 Average weekday ridership	9,800
FY08 Average Saturday ridership	4,400
Average Sunday ridership	TRE does not operate on Sunday
FY08 subsidy per passenger	$6.33
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
Number of interim lanes	6
Number of freeway miles	84
FY08 commuter trips	48.1 million
Average weekday trips	144,500
FY08 subsidy per passenger	$0.18
General Mobility Programs (vanpool)
FY08 ridership	697,200
FY08 number of vanpools (Sept. 2008)	145
FY08 subsidy per passenger	$0.22
Paratransit (van service for disabled customers)
Registered participants (Sept. 2008)	10,000
FY08 ridership	737,027
FY08 subsidy per passenger	$42.69
Number of paratransit vehicles	186

Source: http://www.dart.org/about/aboutdart.asp

I always love this time of year because the weather is turning colder and the holidays are approaching! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's always it gives us the opportunity to get together with friends and family, when throughout the year, we seem to busy to do so.  We started out this year with my parents coming down for the kids games on Halloween and them staying to help the kids carve pumpkins.






Robert's dad and Karen came down, as they always do in November and we had a great time, as usual.


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I love the holidays because it reminds me of all the good times I had with my family when I was a kid, because of tradition and for all the great times and memories we have made and continue to make with my children.

We start out decorating our home with fall leaves and flowers and pumpkins and move on to overdoing it with Christmas decorations!  (Robert always teases me about have 20 boxes of decorations for Christmas and only one for every other holiday!)

Halloween is only fun because the kids love to dress up and my parents have joined us on Halloween since Reagan was a baby.

Thanksgiving is always special. When I was a kid, it always meant traveling to Stillwater, OK to be with my family there and family, from everywhere, would be there.  We talked, played, road dirt bikes, went to movies and just enjoyed being with each other.  Although we stopped that several years ago, Thanksgiving still means being with family, usually at my parents, aunt and uncles in Granbury, eating too much turkey, drinking too much ;),  playing with ALL the animals out there and watching football.

Christmas was amazing and is still my favorite holiday. My mom made it perfect every year and still does! We always celebrated on Christmas Day and continue to do so with my kids.  Christmas Day is much like Thanksgiving, but with TONS of presents!  We get together, eat too much, drink too much and just have a great time!

I'm looking forward to the holidays and being cozy with my family and seeing my kids' faces light up as they dig into the mounds of presents...priceless!