::blush::  :)  I was so glad to be able to take you guys around and so happy to meet you all too!  Glad you are enjoying yourself down here...see you soon.  ;)

Everyone, if you are down in Houston...make sure you give Mary a ring!  Loads of fun to hand out with!!!!

Thanks Stephanie! You did an awesome job and your kids, company manners or not, were gems! You should be proud of them and it reflects on what a good Mommy you are! Thank your for all your help since we have been here! (and before!)

:)  My Pleasure.  Look forward to getting some folks in there. ;)

Mary, totally enjoyed reading this update!  Congratulations on your new position.  We'll be sad to see you leave Michigan, but we're proud of all you've accomplished and helped us learn through your blogging.  Do you know when you'll be going down to Texas yet?

HI Lola! Thank you for your kind words! I am in Texas now. We are getting moved into our sales trailer which will be a temporary home until our lots are ready and a model can be built. We should be able to break ground in July.

Hopefully I will be back to Michigan in a week or so. I won't completely leave the state of Michigan! This is a new division for GreenLife Homes. They will continue to do custom homes in Michigan! Chris has some great elevations he will share with you when he gets back to the state of Michigan!!! Beautiful, really! I'm excited to get your input!

Thanks! I sure enjoyed our meeting a couple of weeks ago! We will have to do a telephone conference one of these days!

Wow, Mary, good for you. I think your enthusiasm for green is contagious and I'm hoping you spread it as far as you can. 8-)  Congrats on the new job! It sounds pretty cool. Thanks for the update.

Hi Bonnie!! Thanks for the comments! Just another leg in the journey! We are spreading the message and introducing as many people as possible to the systems build approach to smart building!

A very good question! We have one powerful sun just waiting to provide us all the energy we need.

Mary~

I am so excited to find you are "pioneering' in TX! Now you and Steph will be setting green in motion...and it sounds as if there's a whole team of enthusiastic players ...Can I come visit?

Hi janeAnne,  Of course you can come visit!!  (I'll answer for Mary)  :)  Would love to meet you. 

Hi Chuck! You are on the right track! Free is good! I have found way to many folks focus too much on the up front investment rather than the benefits in the outcome! It takes money to make money and investing in SOLAR and other renewable energies will

1. put a freeze on inflationary energy prices
2. take a huge load off the public utilities during peak hours when pricing is higher - no more brown/blackouts
3. It is the RIGHT thing to do!
   

Most smart portfolio's require up front investment! I like the thought of investing in FREE energy!

I love your attitude! Thanks for the comments!

Hi JaneAnne! When can you come? Stephanie has been right all along...there is a world of opportunity here! Great people, great places! The engineering behind these communities in the Woodlands and Spring is really phenomenal! I can't wait to greet my cuz with a hug!

Thanks Stephanie! I am back up again! I have had far too many technilogical challenges of late!

You are a gem and I love your energy!!! We make a great team!

I am excited to see this all unfold. Knowing that it started at AR makes me smile. Now will y'all just hop on over for a GREEN Asheville visit? You might be surprised (as might I) at the results!!!

Hi JaneAnne - you are right! The connections to AR are truly amazing! I will be to Asheville as soon as we get things up and running in Discovery at Spring Trails! Sounds like a nice recon trip for me! It will bring results!!!

In the grand plan, Asheville and Eco Steward Realty fits right in to a piece of the puzzle!

Hey, Mary - welcome back!  Hope my old home state was good to you.  Looking forward to our meeting Thursday!  :P)

Hi Ed!

Thanks! I like that, your "old" home state! Yes, amazing things going on down there! I'm looking forward to tomorrow also! It will be good to see you!

Sounds like quite the adventure.  Look forward to reading more about how the sales progress with the community!

Mary

I've been away from AR for awhile , but wanted to Congratulate you on your new oppurtunity.

Good Luck and keep in touch. Maybe I'll get to visit you on my annual "Chher" trip to Texas in 2009

Laura

Thanks for the tour. It is amazing how busy this profession can keep us.

Hi Jeff -

Back in Michigan keeping up with GreenLife Homes, Contractors Building Supply and the green industry. Sales are happening in Texas and there is a TON of interest in this new community! I'll keep you up to date!

Hi Laura - how are things heating up in your part of the country? Good to hear from you!

Hi Sabrina - you made the understatement of the year! Everyday something new comes on the scene...brilliant people, brilliant ideas! Ultimately the consumer will win!!!