Preserving the Memory of a Name

Judith sent me her mother-in-law's mink stole along with a collar and a hat from a dark fur. The note she sent me said: "My mother in law owned the stole. I would like to keep the bear. The name (Skondill) is the only in the world. They are all gone and I'm the only one holding the name." I incorporated the embroidered initials from the stole lining into a scarf for the larger bear and made a smaller bear using the black hat fur as accent.

Liane,
   I received my Teddy Bears today and I couldn't be more pleased. They are both absolutely beautiful ! I can't decide which one I love more, the large brown one or the smaller brown and black one. The gift bags are very nice and were a pleasant unexpected surprise.
 I will definitely recommend you to all my friends.
 When you shop on the internet you are never quite sure you made the right choice
in selecting the people to deal with. In selecting you I feel I got even more than I expected.

Dog Bed Cover In Memory of Booney

Susan wanted a bear in memory of her beloved dog Booney so she sent me the cover of Booney's bed.

Liane, We absolutely adore the bears.  Even my hubby, who was less enthusiastic about the project, was in love with them.
Absolutely beautiful!

Susan

A Husband's Bear

Sue sent me her late mother-in-law's fur stole to have a bear made for her husband. There was enough fur in the stole to get a second bear for her to enjoy as well.

The stole lining had a pretty rose pattern on it so I put the roses on the bears' feet.

Dear Liane,

They arrived and they are beautiful!   This is just a quick note to let you
know they are safe & sound. 

Susan

Small Mink Bears for Granddaughters

Peggy sent me a pretty dark mink to have bears made for her granddaughters. The collar fur was longer so I used it on the faces--which made for really fluffy faces full of character.

Liane,

Love,Love,Love the bears . . . I can't wait to see the reactions from my daughters. Happy Holidays.

Peggy

Receiving Blanket Bears

Kathryn sent me two receiving blankets to turn into bears for her friends' children's baptisms. She also sent a little shirt and tie and a piece of a child's knit cap for use on one bear. I used the knit cap piece as the muzzle and chose to simply use the shirt and tie as an outfit for the bear. The second bear is made of two different blankets. I chose to use a simple satin ribbon bow instead of a scarf because every scarf I tried took away from the overall look of the bear.

Hi Liane, The bears arrived on Saturday and they are wonderful!  I was incredibly impressed.  I appreciate all the care and attention.  I'm sure my friends will love them!  Thanks so much, Kate

Sisters Sharing Memories

Alice and her sisters each wanted a bear from their late mother's mink coat and stole. Each chose different sizes and accessories. The top bears in these pictures are 18" and the bottom two bears are 14". Alice sent along two music boxes that I placed in two of the bears. The sisters all preferred that I use the smaller, black shoe button eyes.

Liane,
The Bears are here, the Bears are here and I am extremely  excited and impressed.  The gift bags set the tone for what was to come.  I had to examine all the bears and each one seemed to have its own personality.  My mom was smiling somewhere, I could feel her beaming as we looked at her mink coat as bear fur.  The vest, bow and small glass eyes worked beautifully together and created just the look I wanted.  My sisters will receive their bears at my daughter's wedding.  I can't wait to see their faces.
Liane, the music boxes are at just the right position and I can't say enough to thank you for a job well done.  I did not tell you but I am an art teacher and craftsmanship is very, very important to me.  You have an A+.  Thank you for all the effort and caring attention you have given our bears.     Alice

Opposum Makes Great Bears

Bonnie sent me her Opposum jacket. This was the first time I've had the opportunity to work with Opposum and I have to say it makes beautiful bears.

Hi Liane!

Unusual Fur for Four

Veronica sent me her late mother's treasured fur coat to have bears made for her daughters and grandchildren. I'm pretty sure the fur was badger. It made beautiful bears.Two were 18"and the other two were 12".

Thank You!. They are so "beary" wonderful!. They will bring so much joy.

Ronnie

Mink Bears for Granddaughters

Hi Liane, We received our beautiful mink bears today.  They are really lovely and will bring much joy and memories of their beloved grandmother to the girls.  You do beautiful work and the gift bags were a nice surprise! I will surely pass your name on to all of our family & friends.  Thank you for a job well-done. Sincerely,

Jenny

Memory Bears of Fur and Fabric

Hi Liane,

I want to let you know that I received the bears today.  They are so beautiful.  I gave my daughter one of the Nana Bears and one of the Dad bears.  She went crazy about them.  I also printed what you recommended for taking care of them.

Wonderful job and the female bear is so cute with the earrings in her ears. Thank you so much.  I have so many people that I want to show them too.

Thank you again for such a beautiful job.

Sincerely, Karen

A Half Dozen Memories

Cindi sent me her grandmother's mink shawl and badger coat to have bears made for her siblings and mother. There was enough fur to create the bears from the coat and use the mink for their ears, muzzles and tummies. Cindi also sent a scarf that I used on one side of each bear scarf.

Big Black Bear

Karen sent me her grandmother's persian lamb jacket to have a bear made for her daughter. there was enough fur to get a nice, big bear from the jacket. The scarf is made from the jacket lining and the paw pads were made from the jacket pocket fabric--which was a soft black flannel. It is very hard to photograph black fur.

Fluffy Fox and Mink

Peggy sent me her mink coat and her late sister's fox coat. in hopes that we could get five memory bears from the coats. I considered trying to mix the fox and the mink, but I simply couldn't find a way to mix them and end up with five bears that would be the same. Fox usually has strips of leather sewn between strips of fur so it isn't solid fur. In order to avoid "bald" spots, I have to place the pattern pieces very carefully so I could only get two 16"memory bears from the useable areas of the coat. However, the mink yielded three 16" bears.

Bears arrived today Liane. I'm very pleased. The sentiment brought tears to my eyes. Thanks so much,

Peggy

A Daughter's 40th Birthday Gift

Virginia sent me her blond mink stole to have a bear made as a gift for her daughter's 40th birthday. The fur was in lovely condition and I preserved the initials from the lining in the bear's scarf. I don't get to make the 18" bears all that often and I was pleased with how he came out.

Hi Liane

Well the little guy arrived today. I just love him. You did a great job! I'm sure my daughter will fall in love with him too!

Thanks, Ginny

Bears for Her Children

Hi Liane,
   We received our beautiful four Mink Bears today.  They are really lovely just like
the Mink Bears for the Granddaughters.  You do beautiful work and I will surely pass
your name on to all of our family & friends. Thanks for the gift bags and for a job well-done.

Sincerely,    Jenny

Pajama Project

Liane : The bears and the ornament arrived last night. Thank you so very much. I am THRILLED with the results . What a wonderful remembrance we have of our father. You are so generous with your time and talent. Absolutely feel free to use the bears in your web site and again , feel free to use me for a reference for future customers.
I know that I'll be in touch for other projects. Thanks again --Nancy

Plaid Wool Coat

Plaid Bear arrived today.
He is just great. I especially like the way you used the multi-colors of the plaid to create such perfect striped booties at his feet. Thanks again for all your BRILLIANT crafts work.

Kind regards, Michael

Heirloom Embellishments

Dear Liane

I received my two bears this weekend and I absolutely love them!  They are a mixture of momentos from both my Mom and my Dad.  You did such a beautiful and creative job on these bears, right down to eyelashes and lipstick, and even fringes on the scarves and belly buttons!  I cannot thank you enough for the special care you took in making these Memory Bears for me and my brother.   Our parents were so precious to us and you have given us a true gift of memories forever!  It is so obvious that you care about each bear that you make, and words just cannot express my gratitude to you.  Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you!

Candy M

Fabulous Faux Fur

Liane, Just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my black bears featured on your web site. I took one of them to my Bridge party and you'll be hearing from several of them as they were so excited about your work. Thank you again and I know my daughters will love them.    Sincerely,  Geraldine (from Nevada)

Beautiful Faux Fur For the Grandchildren

Ron sent me a beautiful faux fur coat to have bears made for his grandchildren for Christmas. He had their names embroidered on each scarf.

Two Mink Plus One

I received the bears on Sat. and am absolutely thrilled with them. You  are so right about the fact that they do seem to .have their own personalities ,  Thank you so much for  all your hard work.

Thanks, Tanis

Three Generations Get Bears

Hi,  Liane….the bears arrived yesterday and I love them all.  You did a wonderful job of utilizing  Mom’s mink coat  to make the fantastic bears for me, my daughter, my niece and grandniece to remember our beloved “Naomi”.  The pictures on your website are great.  I was happy to see them so soon.

I would be more than happy to refer you to my friends and family and again thank you so much for your prompt turnover.

Sincerely, Carla Hansen

In Memory of a Beloved Wife

Paula sent me her late mother's clothing. She was making the request for her father. Her father wanted memory bears made for his seven grandchildren (five girls and two boys) as Christmas gifts. In the bag of clothing was a white bathrobe and a blue jogging outfit. I chose to make all seven bears from these garments but I made the girl bears white with blue muzzles, tummies and ears and I made the boy bears blue with white accents. Then, I made bows/scarves for the bears using a different fabric for each from the other clothing. There was enough fabric left to also make a patchwork pillow.

Hi Liane.
The Bears are so AWESOME AND BEAUTIFUL. I cant even describe how much they meant to us. You did such a GREAT JOB. THANK YOU FOR your HARD WORK and DEDICATION that you put into them. What a great talent you have. My daughter has not put it down she goes to sleep with it EVERY NIGHT. Thank you for making her smile to know that Part of her GRANDMOTHER is around.
I ALSO WANT THANK YOU FOR DOING THE PILLOW AND DAD SAID HE WENT TO BED WITH IT THAT NIGHT AND AND HAD THE BEST NIGHT SLEEP SINCE MY MOM HAS PASSED. THAT HAD BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE I

Thank you for being so talented. GOD BLESS YOU, Paula

Wedding Memory of Mom and Dad

Jane sent me her parents' wedding outfits (her mother's skirt and top and father's vest and jacket). They were married nearly 60 years before her mother passed. Her Mother's skirt and top were of white crepe with a hand-painted floral design on the top. The 14" memory bears are made from the skirt and top fabric. The ear and paw pads as well as the stomach of each bear were from the vest lining satin. The vests were made from the jacket with the floral design from the top on one side of each vest. The buttons came from the suit jacket and the bow was made from the jacket lining satin.

Liane, I received the bears, and just love them.  I am so impressed at how many elements you used from the fabrics that I sent.   I can't wait until later this summer when I can give these bears away as gifts.  Thank you for your ideas and talent.  The bears are a much better keepsake than having old wedding clothes in a storage trunk in the basement.

Jane

Giving an Old Quilt New Life

Susie sent me an old quilt her grandmother had made from family clothing. The quilt was in rough shape from years of use and there were hardly two intact squares left that didn't have tears and worn spots. I found the best squares I could to make this 16" bear. Even then, once the bear was finished, I realized some of the squares would not hold up over time so I created some patches to go over the weaker spots and give the fabric staying power. This also allowed me to use at least one patch from every fabric represented in the original quilt.

Oh, I just love him. You did a perfect job and he's just adorable. I have him displayed here and I pick him up almost daily. I really couldn't be happier with the job you did.

Susie

Robes P. Bear

Michael sent me a swatch of cloth that was once part of a beloved bath robe he had given his wife for Christmas in 1980. The robe became too tattered and worn to use and she finally tossed it. Without his wife's knowledge, Michael salvaged the robe and cut out a big patch from the back to have me make a bear for her as a Christmas gift. The fabric was very bright. I made the tummy and muzzle accents by patching the larger red stripes of the fabric. Then, I used a yellow velvet for paw and ear linings.

Dear Liane --

I wish you could see the GREAT BIG GRIN on my face right now. Wow.  The Terry-Bear is FABULOUS.   WAY, WAY better than anything I'd conjured in my mind's eye. The crushed velvet is the perfect fabric choice (& color) to complement the terrycloth pattern/colors. Your decision to craft the broad red belly is brilliant. The busy-pattern bits on the arms/legs are also brilliant, as the Terry-Bear looks kinda like a Court Joker. Just LOADS of fun. SUCH a happy bear/face.

I'm delighted.  And I can't begin to tell you how THRILLED my wife will be on Christmas morning. You are a very talented craftsperson.  Thank you.

Michael

Robes P. Bear was a sensation on Christmas morning.

My wife was flabbergasted to think that I'd retrieved the robe after she'd finally thrown it out... years ago.  She was even more flabbergasted to think that I'd recovered enough usable fabric for you to craft such a lovely bear. (This robe was very, very well-used over the years.)

We pulled out a photograph showing her in the robe, holding our oldest daughter (now 24) when she was newly born.  Everyone said, "Awww...!"

RPB now enjoys pride of place atop (my wife's) pillow in the daytime... and is moved to a nearby perch to watch over her as she sleeps.

Thank you, thank you, Liane.

Spring Party Girls

Thank you for putting so much love into the Wedding Dress Teddy Bears, they are more beautfiul than the pictures you sent.    Your attention to detail is amazing.  I always thought I wanted bed pillows made out of my moms wedding dress, thank goodness I found your website and saw your work with the mink bears.  My sister and I will treasure these bears forever.  The floral head bands are a perfect touch. I know my mom would've loved the bears.

Whimsical Cats

Erica had two of her late mother's sun dresses. She contacted me wanting cats instead of bears. In an email exchange, I let her know what patterns I had available for cats. She chose an old primitive pattern with very whimsical cats. The fabric from the dresses was colorful wtih a tropic feel to it. Getting the colors to work well together was quite a challenge and made for four very bright, whimiscal cats full of character.

Liane,

I just receved the cats.  I absolutely LOVE them!  They are quirky and have so much personality.  My Mother would've loved them.  I originally wanted to go with the Memory Bears, but noticed you had other pattern designs.  I found one of the cat patterns and instantly fell in love.  My Mom was a vivacious, kind-hearted, cat loving woman and these Memory Cats are the perfect tribute to her.  My stepfather and sister will adore them.  Thanks for making my Mother's essence live on  :)

Thank you, Erica

For a Grandson in Memory of His Grandfather

Pam sent me this note with her fabric:

"These pj's belonged to my husband . . . who was killed on 9/11/01. I saved them all this time not knowing why until now. My daughter is expecting our first grandchild (a boy!) and I would love for you to make a small bear for the baby to hug and another bear to keep as an heirloom."

She had additional details that are reflected in the final memory bears.

Hi Liane,
They are adorable!!! Thank you so much for sending me the pictures. I love them!

Pam

The Wife's Family Fur

Mike is a friend from college. He sent me a mink stole that his wife had inherited to make a bear for her from. Unfortunately, the stole had a lot of damage long the bottom hem line but there was still enough useable fur to get this guy from. The lining was not saveable so I used some embroidered silk I had on hand for his scarf.

Got the gift from Michael today. You are amazing and one of the most talented creative people I know! Thank you so much!

LuAnne

For a Granddaughter

Susan sent me a mink stole to have two bears made--one for her granddaughter. She challenged my embroidery capabilities because she wanted both the granddaughter's first name and date of birth as well as the fraternal grandmother's name and date. My embroidery capabilities limit me to a 4" square and, had I needed to squeeze one more letter in, it would not have happened. However, I was able to get it all to fit. One of the linings from the stole had blue embroidered flowers so I put those on the bears' feet.

The two beautiful brown baby bears have arrived.  I anxiously opened them to find the most beautiful little furry face stare back.  This is truly a memory keepsake for my sweet new little granddaughter.  I know she will treasure it because it was a stole worn by her fraternal great-grandmother.  The other bear will be presented to my niece.  My husband and sister-in-law were truly touched by this gift of love.  That is exactly what your special bears are a gift of love.  Thank you so much.
Thank you,

Susan

Curly Lamb Bears

Ellen sent me her persian lamb coat. It was a large coat but the area around the neck was crumbling so I wasn't sure how many bears I could get out of it until I was able to remove the lining. Happily, there was enough useable fur to get three 14" bears. Because the fur was short and curly, I used a more traditional bear pattern. When I got to attaching the ears, I realized the large ears I was working with in combination with the grey fur made them look more like mice than bears so I switched to a smaller ear.

The Persian Lamb Bears arrived a moment ago and I was so excited that I had to open them to show my postal delivery person.  I LOVE them and know the daughters will too.  They are even better than the other beautiful ones you have on the web site.  I hope you will feel free to use their pictures as well.  I am copying the letter you sent so that the girls will know how to care for them.

Sincerely, Ellen B

Stole and Collars

Linda sent me a mink stole and two collars to make two bears from. I used the collar fur for ears and muzzles. She also wanted vests on the bears and sent some millitary pins that I used on the vests.

Bear for a Friend

Dear Liane,

Just a note to let you know how much I am enjoying my bear "Jessie". What a wonderful gift from my friend Jan. Jessie was my mom's name and that stole must have been 45 years old, at least, and had been in my cedar chest since her passing in 1980!

I have shared pictures of "Jessie" to so many of my friends . . . thanks again for giving me so many hours of enjoyment.

Dot

Hi Liane:  Not sure you remember me.  I had a bear made for my friend  from her mother's  muskrat stole .  I know she wrote you a letter about it.  She was thrilled.  Her name was Dot.  Well, she had been in poor health for quite a while and day before yesterday, she passed away.  She never stopped talking about her "Jessie" and had it out on special occasions whenever anyone was over.  The bear's new home will be with the great grandaugter.  Some how I just thought you might want to know.  Thanks for giving my friend so much joy at the end of her life.  PS: Hope this doesn't  sound morbid, she just loved that bear so much......Thanks again

Jan

Mink Makes Great Bunnies

Bonnie sent me her mink coat to have two 16" bunnies made for her daughters. The pocket lining was a light pink velvet so I used it for the ear pads and noses. I used the coat lining material for the paw and foot pads. Bonnie also had me put her daughters' initials on a foot.

My bunnies have arrived!!! They are SO cute. I love the way you wrapped them, just like a gift. I can't wait to give them to my girls on Easter.

Thanks again. I will keep your web site on my favorites

Bonnie

Three Fur Pieces for Three Bears

Connie sent me a blond mink stole as well as a dark mink collar and two cuffs. She wanted three bears. I was able to get three 10" bears by mixing the furs. I joined the two cuffs to make a large enough fur piece to get the ears and muzzles from. I used the dark collar fur for their tummies, which meant I could get the three bear bodies from the stole.

Raccoon and Mouton Mix

Diane sent me three coats that belonged to her mother. One was mouton and the other two were raccoon. They were full coats and she wanted a total of five 18" memory bears and one 16" bear. She also sent a lamb hat and asked if I could make a poodle for one of the Mouton bears to hold.

The mouton makes beautiful bears--especially the larger bears. The raccoon is very long fur so I chose to use the mouton for the muzzle, ears and tummy on the racoon bears. This gave them better defined faces and came out absolutely beautiful.

Liane, I just love my bears! You put so much work into them and mixing the furs made them very unique. Thank you SO MUCH!

Diane

Three Bears from one Cape

I sent Liane a 38 year old mink and silver fox caplet to see what she was able to turn out. From it evolved the most beautiful silver fox bear and two mink bears. I just could not wait for my granddaughter's birthday in July so I gave her her mink bear for Valentine's day. She is eleven and is so able to appreciate it. Just to see how happy it made her made everything worthwhile. I will definitely have other things made by Liane because she is truly a fine artist. I was also very, very content to have ordered the glass eyes for my bears. They truly make a difference. Thank you again Liane for the love and care you put into making my bears. Teresa St. Augustine, FL

Every Little Bit of Fur

Betts sent me a small shoulder stole and a suede jacket that had been lined with mink from another stole. She needed five bears from the fur (Two larger and three smaller). This was a bit of a nail biter for me because I was not sure there was enough fur to get her what she wanted. However, with a lot of patience and re-positioning pieces, I was able to place the patterns and resize elements enough to squeeze two 14" bears and three 11.5" bears from the fur. I also embroidered initials on each scarf.

Liane, the bears were waiting for us in our condo, and the excitement mounted as I unwrapped each one from its pretty Christmasy bag.  They are adorable and will both surprise and delight my family members who are the recipients.  Thank you for your careful attention to each one, and I will pass on your instructions regarding their care.

Betts

Two Bears from Two Stoles

Donna sent me two mink stoles and a hat to make two bears from. One of the stoles was a dark blond and the other had a red tone to it. Both furs were in good condition. I used the mix of fur to create some contrast with each of the bears and I used the lining material for scarves.

Liane, I received the bears and they are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!. I'm very pleased and thank you for your hard work and loving care of my mink. These bears are really gorgeous.

Sincerely, Donna

For a Loved Mother-In-Law

Liane
I showed my mother - in- law a picture of the bears and she just cried and cried.  It was a very emotional moment.  She feels as though she will have them forever with her.  Those furs belonged to the sisters and that's all she had left of their belongings.  I am so happy we decided to m ake those furs into teddy bears.  She loves them..  I can't wait until they come in the mail.

Carol G

13 Bears for the Family

Oh Liane-  the bears arrived today and I have never seen anything so cute in my life!  I unwrapped them all and sat them together and wish tomorrow was Christmas so I can give the gifts.  What a great way to use moms fur and such a darling memory for my siblings and all our children.  I wish I could keep them all myself!  Thank you for working with me and crafting the bears so creatively so they all have a bit of my moms' memory.  They each have their own expression- too cute!  It was a wonderful pleasure working with you on this project, your ethics, communication, prices and love for this craft is heartwarming- a fairy Godmother indeed!  Please keep in touch and from my heart, thank you!

love Barbara

Small Stole, Small Bears

Hi Liane,

First of all, Happy Holidays to you and your family!  The bears were a "smash".... the girls loved them.  At first they were not sure what they were and then when I said (their aunt's) mink they went crazy.  They have already bought shadow boxes for them. 

This was such a great experience and I thank you again.  I know you will be hearing from me in the future.

Happy New year!

LuAnn P

Mink Buddies

Liane,
Got my bears today and they are a wonderful remembrance of my Mom.  I just love them!  I wanted to give my sister her bear for her 60th birthday but don't know if I can hold out for another month-- I know she will cherish hers too..........there really is a fairy Godmother!!!

Shell

Golden Lamb Gents

Liane, I received my bears today and they are just great.  Thank you so much for your lovely work.  I hope my Aunt likes them as much as I do.

Sandi

The Reader and the Artist

Dear Liane,

The bears have arrived and they are adorable. My daughter and I really appreciated the work you put into making the bears as well as their outfits. Thank you again.  Sincerely,                          Arlene

Two Foxy Girls

Liane,

The beautiful bears arrived this morning!  Thank you so much for the wonderful work you did on these bears! I had begun to think I would never find someone to do this for me! My granddaughters will be so thrilled! Thanks!
Teddi

Keeping the Embroidery

Liane, The bears arrived today and they are beautiful! I was so excited I gave it to my grand daughter the same day. I could not wait for the holidays. She loved it. I explained how special it was as it was from her great grandma's fur stole. We just LOVE our "Sara" bears. The bags you put them in made it extra special. Thank You, Thank You! Helen

Silver Fox and Black Persian Lamb

Liane -they are stunning-you are so right the pictures did not do them justice. I am in awe of the spectacular job you did! They are precious, warm & a wonderful memory to give our daughter and our grandtwins. I intended to give them as Christmas presents but they are arriving Thursday-I'm planning to have an early EASTER while they are here on Spring Break. I can't wait to see their faces!!! Thanks again for all your work-you totally stood behind the lovely website you put together! I honestly felt that I could sense your love in doing this for many people-you made it very personal. I have already told my friends & family about you.

Thanks again for the beautiful work and unique bears using the silver fox, persian lamb, & the precious mink bunny slippers.  Kindly- a very satisfied customer: Paige

Silver Quartet

Liane...the bears arrived today...they are just precious. Thanks so much for helping create special memories for me to leave my granddaughters.  They are more than I expected...and the gift bags such a  special touch.  You have done beautiful work, and I so much appreciate your efforts.

Uni W

Twins in Mink

Oh, Liane, I received the bears and they are absolutely beautiful! I love them. They are more than I even imagined. Thank you soooo much.Marjorie

Ok, Not Bears But Bunnies

Hi Liane,

They are absolutely adorable.  I love the one you did for me using the natural pieces.  Mom is going to be so happy! Cathy

Challenging Fur

Dear Liane,
The bears arrived yesterday.  They are beautiful!  They are just what I wanted.  Thank you for the extra effort you made. They will be treasured for years to come.  I am giving them to my 2 married children for Christmas in memory of their Grandmother who died about 4 years ago. I will definitely recommend you to my friends.
I hope you have a Merry Christmas.  Thank you again for all your work and the beautiful bears.  They are a real treasure. Carol D

Two Mink Brothers

The bears are amazing. My husband and his brother were thrilled and my mother-in-law was very happy that her mother's stole was made into something that could be passed down as heirlooms. Thanks again for getting them done so well so quickly.

Thank you! Erin S