Here you go Eliza...6 facts from my childhood.

1. We always had some baby animal that had to be fed on a bottle during the spring and summer. Usually a bunch of lambs and one or two calves. It's actually pretty cute when they see you coming and they get excited thinking they are going to get fed. They even "wag" their tails while eating.

2. Because of those baby animals we only went on one family vacation when I was young. We went to visit my brother in Albuquerque, NM for a week when I was in 5th grade.

3. We went camping a lot, especially in the fall. It was almost every weekend, but only overnight. And we had to get firewood for the coming winter. Not too much time for play.

4. I grew up loving "The Dukes of Hazard" tv show. My mom couldn't figure out why her three little kids loved that show. We had a "Dukes of Hazard" swimming pool and even a lunch box, and didn't miss a show. (The remake movie isn't near as good.)

5. Carrie, Rollie and I all shared one bedroom until I started 6th grade. Then my dad finished a room in our basement for Carrie and I.

6. I was a thumb sucker and finally quit when my dad threatened to cut off my thumb with his pocketknife.

Thanks for the encouragement about getting married. I haven't heard from Kaylie for probably a year at least. I need to get her started on this blog thing. It's way easier to keep in touch.

Until next time...