Thanks so much for all the nice replies. Sorry for being such a whiney-butt . . .

I haven't been able to post my photos here as they are too large (too high of resolution, I guess). I'm pretty much technologically ignorant, so if you could give me some "Advice for Dummies"-style advice on how to get the photos on here I'd love to hear it!

Thanks again. And, uforgot, here's my new signature: