I hope you feel that absence makes the heart grow fonder :)  I have been absent from my blog life but very busy in "real" life.  It started with a computer melt-down which lead to the purchase of a new computer - thank goodness for back-up drives.  More recently I have been tending to my dog who, at the age of 12, hasn't been herself lately.  But through the prayers of many friends and family, she is doing a bit better.  And, in between those things, I have had a couple of stamping events which ultimately led to the reason for making this card:

I am very happy to welcome the newest member of my Ink Happens team, Cassandra!  Cassandra took advantage of the incredible starter kit offer on the last day of Sale-a-bration.  I am so proud to have this very talented woman on my team - she makes beautiful cards.  (I should know, I have been the recipient of several of them!). Cassandra, welcome to Stampin' Up! and welcome to my team!  We are all happy to have you join "the family".