I thought this was a great idea to do with grandchildren, children and even by yourself (write the stories down). CNN - Turn family gathering into history lessons - _http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/12/19/family.history/index.html_ (http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/12/19/family.history/index.html) My grandmother would bring out her family albums and tell the grand kids stories about the different people. I know this is what lead to my interest in genealogy. Grandma, Rita Emma Wheeler McDermott, was born and raised in Macoupin County, IL. Every child loves some special time with an adult. The kids are listening even if the are rolling their eyes!!! Now it is easy to make copies of old pictures and share. Do you have some old Macoupin County, IL pictures or stories to share with us. Happy New Year, Kathie Mirabella Macoupin County, IL Mail List Manager http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilmacoup/macoupin.htm