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This Biz is For the Bears!

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Grants Pass, OR 199909023

Ellie Locks & The Three BearsThis Biz is For the Bears!  Sometimes, it becomes beary essential to take some time off and re-energize your mind, body and soul.  I did just that a week ago when I headed to SoCal to attend my grand-daughter's 3rd birthday party... and what a party it was!

My daughter (Rachael)  is a very creative gal, who has a wonderful knack for planning social events.  Every year, she comes up with a theme for her daughter's birthday, and this year the theme was... 'Ellie Locks and The Three Bears.' 

Just to give you an idea of the kind of party I'm talking about, take a look at the pics below (before the bears arrived).  Some of the backyard decorations included 3 beds (Mama, Papa & Baby Bear) made into tables with handsewn bed skirts. 

This Biz is Definitely for the Bears!  All of the decorations and food were made from scratch for 100+ friends and family who joined the celebration (this little girl is beary loved)!  Every year my daughter asks each guest to donate to Ellie's charity in lieu of gifts for Ellie.  This year, we collected tons of bears and blankets for a special charity called My Stuffed Bags, for needy children. 

It takes a lot to plan these parties, but it's worth all the effort when you see the joy and excitement on little Ellie's face and her guests every year.  She's 3-yrs old now and way smarter than the average bear.  We're already planning next year's party and the theme is going to be... 'Ellie and Her 4-Legged Friends'!  

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

    Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

 Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

 Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

Ellie Locks & The Three Bears

 My Ellie Bear's middle name is LOVE ;)

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Mel Peterson

 Melinda Peterson, ABR, CRS

 Oregon Principal Broker

 Real Estate Cafe LLC

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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Mel   Creative on the boarder of being genious !!! Looks like a fabulous party !!

Hannah

Jan 22, 2012 04:58 AM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Wow Mel! Now that is a BEARY GOOD party to remember for all times! Ellie is a very loved little girl and this proves it!

Jan 22, 2012 05:03 AM
Deb Brooks
Brooks Prime Properties Wichita Falls Texas - Wichita Falls, TX

Mel, this is awsome!

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Jan 22, 2012 05:06 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I do believe my daughter is a creative genius Hannah ;)

Isn't that beary sweet Wanda?!  I love both my girls ;)

Ahhh, thank you for the feature Deb... I'll send some smiles to Rachael ;)

Jan 22, 2012 05:10 AM
Emily Medvec
eXp Realty LLC - Santa Fe, NM
Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM

Mel, you and Rachael are just outstanding. The way you make a difference is beyond inspiring!

Jan 22, 2012 05:41 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Wow...a memory making event, for sure!   Thanks for sharing this fun day with us.

Jan 22, 2012 05:41 AM
Kristine Ginsberg
Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ
NJ Home Stager

Mel - your daughter is so creative and what a great idea to have a themed birthday party. I love "Ellie Locks and The Three Bears" and the photos say it all - a very special birthday party for a very special girl! So I guess creativity runs in your family! 

Jan 22, 2012 05:42 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

That is so sweet Emily... but truly, Rachael far exceeds me in creativity ;)

It's certainly a special way to commemorate each passing year Li ;)

She certainly is Kris... you should see the stuff she comes up with.  She had a destination wedding in Mexico 5 years ago... and the invitations were sent out as a message in a bottle... sand, sea shells and all... it was amazing!

Jan 22, 2012 05:56 AM
Carlotta Remong
Berkshire Hathaway HS N.E. Prime Properties - Newport, RI

Mel what a fabulous party planner your daughter is... from soup to nuts. It must have been so much fun for your grand daughter. And if she puts together a party like this for third birthday I can't even imagine what she will do with 4th and the 5th and her sweet 16th birthday OMG!

Jan 22, 2012 06:05 AM
Rene Fabre
ARFCO Media - Renton, WA
Practicing Philosophical Eclectic of the Arts

Wow... That's totally outside the box... Rachael is a very creative event planner! Ellie must have been on cloud 9 all day (as we say in old school). 

Jan 22, 2012 06:28 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Thanks Carlotta!  Rachael is fabulous and I feel pretty blessed to be her Mama Bear ;)

Rene ~ Rachael was my partner in real estate for 7 years and we used to do all kinds of 'out-of-the-box' marketing together.  It was so much fun... I miss her dearly!

Ditto on the Wow... David!  Rachael is super duper creative and I think Ellie is definitely going to follow in her footsteps.  I'm glad you mentioned something about Ellie and her presents... from day one, Rachael has impressed upon Ellie how important it is to give to those less fortunate.  She is certainly not lacking for anything, as she has tons of stuff and she is loved by many!

Jan 22, 2012 07:09 AM
John McCormack, CRS
Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM
Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

WOW Talk about talent and creativeness!  Awesome!

Jan 22, 2012 07:18 AM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Mel-That is CREATIVITY to the MAX. A lot of work but AWESOME. I have a cousin whose daughter does themes. BEARY NICE.

Jan 22, 2012 08:40 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

I say Wow too John... Rachael is a very talented and creative gal ;)

Rachael is beary special & creative, and your comments are beary much appreciated Sharon ;)

Jan 22, 2012 11:05 AM
Florida Tolbert Team Keller Williams Advantage
Keller Williams Advantage III Realty in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL
Keller Williams Land Luxury Division Specialist

This is UNBEARABLY SWEET!  Sometimes it helps to put all your energy into something besides work. 

But after this party, you put all the planning of this party back into LEAD GEN and you will be mega rich by years end.

Jan 22, 2012 01:34 PM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Mel

That's on creative birthday party.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jan 22, 2012 01:44 PM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

Ahh thanks Kevin!  I hope to throw a little more energy into my business now ;)

It sure was Lou!  We had a fabulous time too!

Jan 22, 2012 01:53 PM
Brian L. Sirota, Esq.
Bristar Realty (Realtor/Attorney) - Orange, CA
For Solutions: (714) 501-7660

Hey Yogi, Elle is one lucky cub to have the family she does!   Brian

Jan 23, 2012 07:36 AM
Melinda (Mel) Peterson
Grants Pass, OR - Bend, OR
The Savvy Broker - ABR, CRS

It's funny Brian... we called our daughter (and still do)... Boo Boo Bear... which was Yogi's faithful companion.  Ellie is definitely one lucky cub ;)))

Jan 24, 2012 04:42 PM