All,

Thank you for making me feel so welcome! I feel so fortunate to have found this cyberhome. If only the entire world could be run this way, eh?

My kids are 4 and 2. Watching them grow up has been such an amazing experience already. Not that it's easy...as many of you know.

My friend Jane (now an empty nester) had this sage advice, which I turn to when things get really tough: "The days may be long but the years fly by so fast."

And, yes -- we are all very lucky that my husband Joe is a stay-at-home parent. He is a treasure. Neither of us would consider living anywhere but Madison.

Last night I was at an event where everyone introduced themselves to the group. I heard similar comments about how neat my work is, and you know what? IT'S TRUE! I have the greatest job in the world!

Here's my unsolicited Public Service Announcement for the coming holiday season:

This year, why not grab some of your bags, boxes and albums of family photos and enjoy them together? You can reminisce and have fun. Heck, you might get some new infomration which will help you to label those mystery photos. I guarantee that if you do this the stories will start flowing. One of my favorite tricks is to set up a digital video camera on a tripod and just let it roll.

OK. Gotta run. But thanks again for the warm welcome!

Fondly,

-Sally