I have been a member of UFDC since the mid 1990's.

My first doll was Thumbelina. As I got older I played with the first Blonde Barbie, blonde molded hair Ken Skipper and Midge. By the time I was 10 I was told I was too old to play dolls. I had always loved horses, my family raised and showed Appaloosa horses, I began participating in riding groups, eventually becoming princess and then queen for our local Appaloosa club.

I have been married for 44 years to my favorite husband , have two children and 4 grandchildren. I credit my mother in law for renewing my passion for dolls.

Over my working career I have worn many hats. Starting while in high school becoming a cosmetologist. While my children were young I ran a daycare. Once they were in school I started working outside the home and eventually became a Regional director for a fortune 200 company covering 5 states. My last job was as a regional claims specialist and office administrator for a regional insurance office.