Let me tell you a little about myself and my family. I am a working mother with two "Darling" teenagers, Tom who is 17 and Erin who is just beginning those wonderful years at 14. (See family photos below) Between working full-time and keeping up with them, there is often not much free time around the house. When there is free time, I enjoy trying a new recipe, especially one for baked goods or a simple one dish meal. Of course, Tom & Erin do not complain much if it is for some sweet pastry or cake. Have a recipe you would like to share? Or perhaps you are looking for one that you can't quite locate. It is probably among the millions of cookbooks on the shelves in the kitchen, so just give a yell. I also enjoy doing volunteer things for worthy causes. I am very active in our local genealogical society, and also host 4 county web sites on the internet for genealogy. You will find out about my own area at WVGENWEB Project, Hancock County, WV. I also host Brooke County, Ritchie County, and Wirt County. All things on the USGENWEB Project are done voluntarily and are free to the internet users. If you are interested in genealogy, I would love to hear from you. Erin and I love cute and cuddly teddy bears. Between us, we have quite a collection of them. Did you know that the tradition of the teddy bear was born in West Virginia? Read The Legend of The Teddy Bear to find out more of the details. I enjoy most things and am constantly trying my hand at something new. There is a certain thrill in being able to learn a new skill, and I never tire of trying. Please check out my links page to find some of the other things that I enjoy. If you find something that we have in common, please drop a line. I have made some wonderful friends through the email and would love to hear from you. Jan Russell Laura & Tom Erin & Chuck This page hosted by Get your own Free Home Page