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This website was a great way to get used to the whole blogging thing but was restrictive in what I could do with design, layout and adding cool real estate information so I signed on with a new host.  Still, yes still, working out the kinks, but I really like where it is going.  Please check it out.

Two new babies!

Melissa and Lucy

Mary Kate and Kayda

Stopped by Abington Hospital on June 30th to say hello to my new niece Lucy Anna McDevitt.  My brother Johnny and his wife Melissa of Erdenheim welcomed their third child to the fam that includes their twin 3 yr old girls Sam and Maddie.  After my visit with Melissa and Lucy, I ran down the hall to say hello to Melissa's sister Mary Kate and her new baby Kayda.  Yes, Melissa and Mary Kate had their new babies on the same day at the same hospital.  Isn't that great?

New Site Coming Soon...

It has been a long time since my last post because I have been working on a new design plan for my blog.  It will give me a lot of the features I need for photos, videos etc.  The problem is that I don't know how to use it!  It has been totally frustrating but fun becasue I am working with some experts that are helping.  I am excited about the new blog coming but while it's under construction, I am back to using this one.  Stay tuned...

Flourtown Country Club...

This is actually a video, not a big black box.  Move your cursor over the square to view!

It was a HOT one but so much fun for all!!!

Sold in Springfield June 13th through June 19th

To view the sold properties in Springfield Township just click the post title.  That will take you to my Flickr account.  I am still working on the best way to share property information so please bear with me, it will continue to improve with more descriptions and interior photos.   Again, if you would like more information on any of these properties, please feel free to contact me.

Like I NEED more jewerly...

Headed over to Jen Serroni's of Flourtown last weekend for a glass of wine, some good company and two pairs of new earrings :)  Jen hosted a jewerly party for her friend Tiffany Hendel of Premier Designs Jewelry.  Honestly, I needed nothing but gave the catalogue a quick glance and realized I do "need" new gold hoops and I also "need" some black, ropey sort of sparkly dangling earrings.    

Another fun night in the neighborhood:) 

Ahhhh...the beach!

Spring Lake, NJ

Took a little trip this weekend to visit with my family at their house in Spring Lake, New Jersey. Only an hour and 15 minutes from us.  It's a great day trip! I took this picture at 10:00 AM.  I love the beach in the morning :)

Sold in Springfield Township from June 6th through June 12th

36 Grove Avenue
Flourtown, PA
$238,000

200 Ulmer Ave
Oreland, PA
$290,000

8137 Flourtown Ave
Wyndmoor, PA
$292,000

12 Red Oak Rd.
Flourtown, PA
$310,000

521 Marks Rd
Oreland, PA
$351,000

Sold from May 31st through June 5th

1618 Dogwood Rd.,  Flourtown
$330,000

Backyard BBQ in Oreland on Saturday

John and Tracey Kiefner with Lauren, Ella and Grant
Ali and Tracy Lewis with Lindsay, Ry Ry and Caitlin
Matt and Whitney Ellis with Bauer
John Wilson and his Brother

Whitney and Matt Ellis of Niessen Rd in Oreland invited me to their neighborhood BBQ on Saturday Night.   After a long, hard, stressful, hot, busy and strenuous day of well...golf, the husbands joined their families for a nice get together.  The kids had a great time playing with each other and Bower (the dog) in Matt and Whitney's backyard, which, by the way is very nice with a mature garden surrounding the perimeter and a new stone walk. 
 (I should've taken a picture but I am still just an amateur blogger)

The food was awesome and I actually did take a picture of that but for a very specific reason: COCO POPS!

COCO POPS

Apparently they can only be bought at Wegman's or the Shop 'n Bag in the Dresher Shopping Center but they might be worth the trip.  Each disc is 16 calories and can be broken up into 4 pieces at 4 calories each.  When served with Hummus, Olives and Shrimp Cocktail, see below:

It can make a really healthy and tasty appetizer.  The cracker has flavor but not so much that it overpowers the dip.  I really enjoyed it.  Thanks for inviting me to the party guys!

P.S. At her request, not shown is Lisa Wilson.  Neighbor, creator of these apps and founder of the COCO POP!!!

Planning a Block Party?

If your neighborhood is planning a summer
block party, please be advised that a Block
Permit must be obtained from the Police
Department. Applications must be received
a minimum of ten (10) days in
advance of the event. If a street is to be
closed for the event, the application must be
accompanied by a petition signed by at least
75% of the households on the block. If approved
by the Chief of Police, the Public
Works Department will deliver barricades to
designated locations a day or two before the
party. Please contact the Police Department
at 215-836-1600 for more information on the
permit process, or download the permit application
from the Township’s website.

Sold In Springfield Township from May 23rd through May 29th

223 Allison Rd
Oreland
$$230,000

1201 Malinda Rd
Oreland
$297,000

338 Plymouth Ave.
Oreland
$245,000

1004 Church Rd
Oreland
$255,000

8506 Widener Rd
Wyndmoor
$289,900

8774 Duveen Dr
Wyndmoor
$286,000

1800 Surrey Rd
Oreland
$299,000

1203 Greenhill Rd
Flourtown
$302,500

If you have any questions about these or any other properties, please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Signs! Signs!

Everywhere there are Signs!

And yet somehow I keep forgetting...

Don't forget the bridge between Mill Rd and Valley Green Rd on Stenton is closed.

For Laurentia Bowden...

Friends and Neighbors

Monica, Grace and Laura Bowden

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St Gen's Teachers

Co-Leaders of Troop 7264 Geri Kotch and Julianne Bruno

Halligan's was packed tonight as family, friends, neighbors, classmates, teachers, and the Girl Scout Troop of Springfield Township came out to honor the memory of of Laurentia Bowden. Tonight, eating at Halligan's from 6-9 meant that 10% of your bill would go towards the purchase of a bench bearing the name of Mrs. Bowden and for a tree to be placed at Cisco Park in loving memory of Laurentia. Co-Scout Leaders Julianne Bruno and Geri Kotch led their Girl Scout Troop 7264 to gather the community for this very special event. Laurentia was a co-leader with Julianne and Geri and in speaking with them it is clear that Laurentia was a special person whose influence on them and their girls is truly missed. But through them, her memory will forever be remembered at Cisco Park where many of the Girl Scout events took place.

Donations are always welcome and came be made to:

Girl Scout Troop 264
237 Arlingham Rd.
Flourtown, PA 19031

Sold In Springfield Township May 16 through May 22

As residents of Springfield Township, it is a good idea to keep up to date on the Real Estate Market in your area.  So, I will be posting weekly updates showing the SOLD properties in the previous week.  If you have a specific question about any of these properties, please contact me

kathleen.mcdevitt@prufoxroach.com or 215-248-6515. 

2101 Lantern Lane, Oreland
Sold $335,000

3 Comly Ct, Flourtown
Sold $240,000

406 Drayton Rd., Oreland
Sold $315,000

8796 Duveen Drive, Wyndmoor
Sold $274,000

1202 Stotesbury Avenue, Wyndmoor
Sold $190,000

8814 Patton Road, Wyndmoor
Sold $380,000

Jammin for a Cause

On Saturday Night PJ Whelihan's in Blue Bell was host of The 3rd Annual Music for Milagre Festival.  The place was hopping as local Bands, The Manny Trio, Jonathan Roberts, The Ball Pointed Pens, The 309 and The Dodge City Junkies lent their time and talents to raise money for this very specal cause.  Event coordinators, Lauren Sullivan of Oreland, Alex Viele of Erdenheim and president of Milagre School, Tricia Cuce, hold this event dear and are grateful to all who generously support this important school.

President of Milagre School, Trical Cuce with event coordinators,
Lauren Sullivan, Oreland and Alex Viele, Erdenheim

Milagre Kids School, Inc. Is a nonprofit corporation started by parents that specializes in educating children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Milagre Kids School was approved for license by the PA Dept of Education in August 2007 as a private academic school specifically to offer special education to Elementary students with Autism/PDD.

Springfield Township residents
Tim Concannon, Chris Cooney, Gina Cooney,
Kris McLaughlin and Ken Scwartz came out to support

Roger and Annie Learnard of Erdenheim
Roger also performed with his group,
The Dodge City Junkies 

Me :) with Dave and Jamie Masterson of Erdenheim
Dave is the drummer of The Ballpointed Pens who put on a great show.

Erdenheim residents Ken Schwartz and Walt Norris

PJ Whelihan's Staff
Great Job Girls...and Harry :)

The Ball Pointed Pens rocked it out for the 3rd year in a row!

The 309 were awesome.  Great Solo Silk!

For more information about The Milgre Kids School please visit

http://www.milagrekids.org/

Graduation Day is Almost Here

Bishop McDevitt Class of 2010 graduate, Allison Pollock celebrated this milestone with family, friends and neighbors on Saturday at her parents house (Chuck and Tara) on Allen Rd. in Oreland.  Allison was beaming as she talked about her plans to head to Wildwood this summer and then off to Catholic University in D.C. this Fall.  Ahh, remember when?  I digress...

Great party Chuck and Tara!  Your are a wonderful  Mom and Dad :)