My Dad is the reason I am a Realtor, even though I swore I’d never be a Realtor when I was a kid. He’s semi-retired now, but helps me tremendously! Actually, I couldn’t do what I do without him. Ben and Stacia are like most of my clients… They love Mr. Barry! So I thought it would be appropriate to include him in our closing picture! Congratulations on your new home and HAPPY NEW YEAR, […]
Providential Call
When I called my friend Randy McLellan five years ago, he said my call “might be providential“. He & Pamela had been discussing a possible move from their 900 sq.ft. first home, but the timing just wasn’t right. Over the last couple of years, we’d look at things occasionally and today everything came together perfectly! It was difficult to leave the place where their babies came home and where so many memories were made, but […]
Halloween Safety Tips for Parents and Kids
Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street. Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them. Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as […]
Fall is Here!
Fall is here! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for it! Summer was great… I turned 44, and feel every bit of it, but that’s NOTHING compared to my Nanny, who celebrated her 99th Birthday this year! Happy Birthday, Nanny! My daughter and I went on our 1st mission trip in the Baltimore area. We also got to spend a day in our nation’s capital. It was beautiful! My oldest boy and I […]
Crockpot BBQ Pulled Pork
Ingredients: 3 – 4 Lb Pork Loin 1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar 1 Cup Apple Juice, Ginger Ale or Sprite Directions: Place roast in crockpot Poke some holes in roast with fork. Pour the Worcestershire Sauce on the Meat. Pack the Brown Sugar on the Meat. Pour the liquid of choice around the sides of the meat. Cook 8 -9 hours on Low Setting. Meat will be very tender. Shred with 2 […]
Make a Funny Face
My instructions were “Make a funny face”, but it looks like the boys in this picture were all TAZED!!⚡️😜⚡️⚡️ LOL! Of course, the girls were smart enough not to participate..🤓📸 Congratulations on your new home Ryan, Rachael & fam!! You guys were great & I’m so excited about your new place.. 🏡❤️💯 #tennessee #realtor #closingday #murfreesboro Cell 615.668.4663 / Benchmark Realty 615.371.1544 — with Rachael Hale at Adam Helton Realtor.
Cheddar Burger Foil Packs
Ingredients: 1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef 2 cans Rotel 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 oz 1 ½ cups frozen whole kernel sweet corn, thawed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro Directions: Heat gas or charcoal grill. Cut 4 (18×12-inch) sheets of heavy duty foil. Spray with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix beef, 1 can Rotel, chili powder, […]
So glad to see the sunshine!
Well, we finally got some warmer weather! So glad to see the sunshine. Our family went to the beach with my parents for Spring Break. We did “the usual”… got burned and ate way too much! Dad turned 72 and looks amazing… probably in the best shape of his life! the big kids have been enjoying the “Prom circuit” this Spring. I can’t believe how much they’ve grown… they clean up pretty good! Little man […]