CAST OF CHARACTERS
THE PARENTS:
Haus Frau: that’s me, your hostess. Unashamedly proud of my husband and our wonderful children. A domestic engineer going for my masters in cooking, laundry, and general organization, I am putting my real degree to use by homeschooling our oldest sons. In a bundle of letters stashed out of the kids’ sight, letters once delivered to my college mailbox (and some that appear even now) I was referred to as “Luthien.” (See: What is Tol Galen”)
Haus Meister: my husband, my hero. He’s my knight who goes bravely forth each day to face the world and earn a living to keep us all safe and secure in our little haven. I could get really sappy here. We laughed when we checked on the translation of “haus meister.” The “dated” translation would be home-owner, the current is janitor. Depending on the level of chaos of the day, he could be both. 
No matter what, he’s the Man of the House. And of course, he’s the “Beren” of our tale. Would he have wrested a jewel from the iron crown to win my hand? Yes, but luckily it never came to that. 
THE RESIDENT HOBBITS:
Trooper: our firstborn son, age 8. He’s a special kid. He was born at 24 weeks gestation, a “micro-preemie.” We stood by him for those four months he spent in the hospital fighting to live. We stand by him now as he continues to deal with developmental delays. His joy for life inspires us, his smile charms us, his capacity to transcend his obstacles never ceases to amaze us. He loves trucks. Lots of them.
Rascal: Age 6 going on 10. He’s my big helper. A boy with a heart of gold and an eye for mischief. He’ll be the first to help if someone is hurt, upset, or crying. He is everyone’s best friend. He has many favorite things, and is willing to share with you his ideas about life, robots, animals, or anything else.
Dinosaur: Age 5 We used to call him our strong, silent type, but then he started talking. He’s the actor of the family, believe it or not. He and Rascal are inseparable buddies. He loves John Deere, dinosaurs, ducks, John Deere, cows, elephants, John Deere, and space shuttles.
Princess: age 3. Vies with her mother for the role of household manager. She is definitely a redhead, but a sweetheart nonetheless. She also taught the guys not to mind all the pink in the house. Drama and Accessories!
Sunshine: age 2 She is even more dangerous than any other child with a crayon. We have to paint rooms because of her. Loves to “garden” and nurture her random collection of dolls and farm toys. She is a lovely bundle of, well, sunshine!
Miss Munchkin: The 2011 Model. She’s a darling. Really, really adorable. She might just become our earliest walker.
FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS:
Jacob, our baby saint in Heaven. Stillborn October 12, 2004
So here we are. Hope you enjoy the show.
