Hi there all you simmers out there! *Waves spastically* I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I have NOT fallen off the face of the earth (as some have so fervantly hoped), but am merely dealing with "Real Life". ;)

For those who don't care. Stop here, and continue enjoying the site! Thank you.

For those that do, I have two children I am VERY fond and proud of. My oldest is 19 years old, and this week is his last week home before returning to college, so things have been a bit hectic. *Sigh* How DARE they grow up and move out on mama! :P My youngest is 4 years old...and he is ALL daddy. (Which means I have 2 four year olds running around the house. Hehehe!) So if I'm not taking my eldest out for college shopping and doing last minute checks and laundry...yes, the neverending job...then I am chasing after one energetic 4 year old and following the trail of clothing to my husband. ACK! Plus there's that real life job and all...man! I remember the days when I used to say, "Hey! I can be on the site all the time because I don't have a life!" Bah! Life-Schmife. I'd rather be building than going to work. LOL!

Anyhoo, what this means to YOU is that I have not forgotten that I owe a lot of people a HUGE thank you for so many wonderful comments on my lots, beautiful notes in my guestbook, PMs, and requests for assistance in my Cave Thread. (Yes, arwensmom, I am going to take a good look at your pictures and see what I can figure out...) I have just finished testing, pond stocking, and garden growing a new lot that will be available soon, and got it uploaded tonight. Now, I am just beat. So, if it's ok with you...or not, hehehe...I will be answering everyone tomorrow when I actually have a day off of work. YAY! Thank you ALL for your patience, and your encouragement! Without you...well, then there's really no point to me! (((Hugs!)))

Love and hugs -
Illiana