Howdy from Texas!

Kim, where did you live in Illinois? My dad's family is from Nashville, about an hour east of St. Louis. And I was born in Champaign.

 

Maureen, there are times I long for the beautiful scenery in the less cosmopolitan areas of Virginia -- the lovely woods and graceful rolling hills ... especially when the dust storms roll through this fairly barren spot of Texas. But I don't miss the traffic. However, I'd endure it for a scrap-together!

ONA!!!!! How are you, girl? So GOOD to reconnect with you! I've missed chatting with you and your wicked sense of humor! I have, however, seen some of your layouts on the rare occasions I was able to get back on scrapping sites. You STILL ROCK them!! I am still homeschooling my youngest two, but we're in high school now so there is more independent work! YIPPEE! It will probably be at a snail's pace for a while, but I looking forward to easing back into scrapping.

Fanon, thank you for the welcome. I've been cruising the Pad gallery, and I love your clean scrapping style! Like many, I tend to go with the "more is more" philosophy, so I admire anyone who can utilize whitespace to its fullest potential!

 

Kim, I was my dad's graduation present! He studied aeronautical engineering at U of I in Champaign, and I was born during his final exam week right before graduation! (I'm sure he appreciated the timing.) So I have a soft spot for U of I! Go, Illini!

 

Thank you, Jen. Enjoying my time here ... though I need to stop being a voyeur and start adding more to my gallery. BTW, I am a big Muppets fan, and I love the Swedish chef!

 

@MrsPeel Cynthia, thank you so much for your gracious post. I am having a blast so far; everyone has been so friendly! One of the things I like best about a scrap site is the camaraderie. Lilypad definitely has captured that spirit!

@scrappydonna Thank you for the welcome!