Jennifer Dahl - Prosper TX Homes - Frisco Homes - Celina , Allen, McKinney

God help me...I am going to be a substitute teacher! I decided once my kids were ALL in school, which is this year, due to my baby girl starting kindergarten, I would try out being a substitute, as well as a Realtor. What was I thinking??? ;)

I am actually excited about getting my foot in the door and getting through the first day (and a little nervous!)

I am going to sub at all of the Prosper ISD schools. I have already accepted 2 elementary schools substitute teaching jobs and I am working tomorrow at the new $113.5 million, 590,000-square-foot enormous Prosper High School, complete with a medical tech lab, a restaurant-worthy kitchen, a greenhouse, a broadcast studio and, of course, an indoor football practice facility... nothing but the best for the Prosper kids!

It sounds like a lot of fun and I've always been told I would be good at teaching, and judging by the subs that I had when I was a kid, you don't really seem to have to be that qualified. Matter of a fact, if I do become a flustered, I will just do what my subs did and put in a movie and read the Star Telegram in the back of the room. LOL! Just kidding!! ;)I believe here, in the Prosper ISD, things will be quite different. After all, I have 3 kids in the school system and I know it is a great place to learn!

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER CHAPTER IN MY MY LIFE'S JOURNEY...WISH ME LUCK!!!

The Ultimate Party and Family Ranch. 2 story Entry, Sunken Living, Banquet Dining, Your own Dave and Busters, Indoor Basketball Court and Bowling Alley, Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Movie Theatre, Billiard Room, Hall of Fame Gallary, Football field, 12 acre lake, tennis court, guest house, 10 car garage, furniture negotiable, Approx. living area 29,122 sq.ft. and 38,831 gross sq. ft footage in main home.

I pass this house almost everyday, as I live across the road from it and I STILL amazed by the size of this property! By all means, if you are interested, GIVE ME A CALL! ;)

Source: Listing Broker: Hoffman Int'l., Properties

Source: http://www.chiff.com/a/fun-facts-fourth.htm

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country.

Patriotic Places

30
Number of places nationwide with "liberty" in their name. The most populous one is Liberty, Missouri (26,232). Iowa has more of these places than any other state: four (Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty and West Liberty).

• Eleven places have "independence" in their name. The most populous of these is Independence, Missouri, with 113,288 residents.
  
• Five places adopted the name "freedom." Freedom, California, with 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.
  
• There is one place named "patriot" - Patriot, Indiana, with a population of 202.
  
• And what could be more fitting than spending the day in a place called "America"? There are five such places in the country, with the most populous being American Fork, Utah, with 21,941 residents.

Fourth of July

Barbecue Cookout

As with many holidays, the 4^th of July celebration includes food, drink and the realization of how fortunate we are as a nation.

More than 66 million

Number of Americans who said they have taken part in a barbecue during the previous year. It's probably safe to assume a large number of these events took place on the Fourth.

Although we do not have a fixed menu for the celebration of the Fourth, you can almost count on traditional favorites such as hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken, ribs, garden salads, potato salad, chips and watermelon. Following is a summary of where these foods come from:

• There's a 1-in-6 chance the beef on your backyard grill came from Texas. The Lone Star State is the leader in the production of cattle and calves.
  
• The chicken on your barbecue grill probably came from one of the top broiler-producing states: Georgia, Arkansas, Alabama, North Carolina and Mississippi.
• The lettuce in your salad or on your hamburger probably was grown in California, which accounts for nearly three-quarters of USA lettuce production.
• Fresh tomatoes in your salad most likely came from Florida or California, which, combined, produced more than two-thirds of U.S. tomatoes. The ketchup on your hamburger or hot dog probably came from California, which accounted for 95 percent of processed tomato production last year.
• As to potato salad or potato chips or fries, Idaho and Washington produces about one-half of the nation's spuds.
• For dessert, six states - California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Arizona and Indiana - combined to produce about 80 percent of watermelons last year.

Fourth of July Fireworks

$128.8 million
The value of fireworks imported from China, representing the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imports ($135.6 million) in 2002. U.S. exports of fireworks, by comparison, amounted to $13.5 million, with Germany purchasing more than any other single country ($5.0 million).

Imports of U.S. Flags

$7.9 million
The dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags in 2002; more than half of this amount ($5.2 million) was for U.S. flags made in China. This was down from the 2001 dollar value of U.S. flag imports ($51.7 million), but still considerably higher than the total for 2000 ($747,800). That was the last full year prior to 9/11.

$646,452
Dollar value of exports of U.S. flags in 2002. Japan was the leading customer, purchasing $86,189 worth.

125,000
Number of U.S. flags flown over the U.S. Capitol last year at the request of House and Senate members. On July 4 alone, 1,200 were flown over Washington, D.C. (From the U.S. Capitol Flag Room.)

$272 million
Annual dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners and similar emblems by the nation's manufacturers, according to the latest economic census (1997) for which there is published data.

Coming to America

32.5 million
The number of foreign-born residents in the United States in 2002; they accounted for 11.5 percent of the nation's total population.

• More than 1-in-3 foreign-born residents were naturalized U.S. citizens.
  
  
• Six states had estimated foreign-born populations of 1 million or more: California (8.8 million), New York (3.6 million), Florida (2.8 million), Texas (2.4 million), New Jersey (1.2 million) and Illinois (1.2 million).
  
  
• Among the foreign-born population, 52 percent were born in Latin America, 26 percent in Asia, 14 percent in Europe and the remaining 8 percent in other regions of the world, such as Africa and Oceania.

State Park Lakes & Beaches

66 million
Number of visits in a recent year to our national parks - a particularly scenic locale for a July 4^th picnic. There were 766 million visits in a recent year to another popular picnic venue - state parks or recreation areas. Those in California (80 million), Ohio (59 million), New York (56 million), Washington (48 million) and Illinois (44 million) recorded the highest number of visits.

You may or may not be able to picnic there, but a visit to a national historical site is a particularly fitting way to celebrate our nation's heritage. In a recent year, about 72 million people flocked to national historical sites and 24 million to national monuments.

The British are Coming!

"The British are coming! The British are coming!" These days, this cry applies to tourists rather than "redcoats." Nearly 5 million tourists from the UK visited the United States in a recent year, more than from any other country except Japan.

$74 billion
Dollar volume of trade last year between the United States and the United Kingdom, making the U.K., our adversary in 1776, our sixth-leading trading partner today.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau

If you are looking for fireworks near Prosper, TX, come celebrate your patriotism with the City of Frisco and Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, July 4 beginning at 4 p.m.

The City of Frisco's 8th Annual Frisco Freedom Fest happens this year on Saturday, July 4 beginning at 4 p.m. We are located at the southeast and northeast corners of the Dallas North Tollway and Main Street in the heart of Frisco. All your family favorites are back this year. Admission to Party in the Plaza activities are free including the Community Stage with homegrown soloists, bands and dancers. The Children's Expo will feature jump houses, two Euro bungee rides, face painting, strolling entertainers, a 25 foot rock wall, games and a chance to write a letter to U.S. troops. The Hometown Heroes Exhibit showcases the men and women of our Frisco Police and Fire Departments along with all the equipment they use to help keep our community safe. Come hungry! The Taste of Frisco also returns featuring food from local restaurants with a variety of choices to satisfy your taste buds. The night is topped off with the Fireworks Extravaganza. No Independence Day is complete without an amazing show of color in the night sky. Frisco's fireworks display is the biggest in North Texas. The extravaganza is FREE and viewable from the area around Pizza Hut Park & Simpson Plaza at City Hall. Fireworks show should began around 9:40. Please visit my websites at http://www.txrealestateguide.com, http://activerain.com/jenniferdahl, for real estate information about and to search for homes within the Collin/Dallas/Tarrant County Area. Contact me via email, jenniferdahl@yahoo.com , or call me at (817) 235-9382 for more information. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by The Activerain Network and it's members and those providing comments are theirs alone, and do not reflect the opinions of Jennifer Dahl and American Southwest Realty Group Jennifer Dahl and Ameriloan. Source: www.friscofreedomfest.org

Frisco, TX is home to so many attractions, you could never get bored! Whether you are planning a trip for 1 or 100, Frisco, TX has it all! Come on down!

FC Dallas
6000 Main Street
Frisco, TX 75034
(214)979-0303 or 888-FCD Goal (323-4625)

Professional soccer at its best is played in Frisco at Pizza Hut Park!

To check out more things to do, click here to visit the Frisco Convention and Visitors Bureau information.

Frisco RoughRiders
7300 RoughRiders Trail
Frisco, TX 75034
972.731.9200

Catch the action of up-and-coming baseball players as the Frisco RoughRiders play in the beautiful Dr. Pepper Youth Ballpark. This AA Texas Rangers team offers a night of family fun in a setting that pleases kids of all ages. Ballpark tours available upon request.

Frisco Thunder IFL
5700 Granite Parkway, Ste. 227
Plano, TX 75024
972-731-6968

Frisco and The Dr.Pepper StarCenter welcome the action packed IFL (Intense Football League) and the Frisco Thunder for its second season in Frisco.

Texas Tornado
2601 Avenue of the Stars
Frisco, TX 75034
972.335.9800

Cool off inside the Deja Blue Arena at the Dr Pepper StarCenter with a Texas Tornado Junior A hockey game.

Golf Courses

Frisco is home to three unique golf courses: The Trails of Frisco, The Tom Fazio course at The Westin Stonebriar and Plantation Golf Club. Each offers a challenge to the avid golf enthusiast. In most instances, the courses can accommodate your tee time requests.

You can also Shop 'til you drop at Stonebriar Centre, one of the largest malls in the Southwest. The mall features an ice rink, 24-screen theatre, major department stores including Nordstrom's, Dave & Busters, Cheesecake Factory, California Pizza Kitchen, a carousel and a western themed kid's soft playground. Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 12noon-6pm. 972-668-6255

Another great place to visit in Frisco is IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer offers 10,000 home products, 52 different room settings, 4 model homes, supervised play area for kids and a Swedish restaurant.

Several exciting and unique festivals take place in Frisco each year. Enjoy Frisco Freedom Fest on July 4th, featuring local and headline entertainment and an abundance of fun family activities. Lone Star Storytelling Festival with nationally renowned story tellers in October of each year; and one of the best light shows choreographed to music throughout December with Christmas in the Square at Frisco Square. Call 877-463-7472 for more information.

A collection of public and private art can be found throughout Frisco. The Texas Sculpture Garden & International Art in Hall Office Park is surrounded by lush landscape, water features and a walking path, and is the largest private collection of contemporary Texas Sculpture that is open to the public without charge. Additional sculptures can be found in Central Park and The Centre at Preston Ridge that celebrate the western heritage of Frisco. Hall Office Park buildings are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. 972-377-1100.

Last, but not least, and my personal favorite attractions, 10 day spas conveniently located throughout the city, with each offering unique treatments, upscale environments, and pricing for every budget. There is even a kid's day spa. Call 877-463-7472 for more information.