Week 6: A Little Bit of My Family History

My birth certificate lists my father's occupation and employer. I have not heard of too many other people's birth certificates that contain this information. I find that interesting. Generations from now, I hope my descendants will find the information about me very intriguing as they trace back their family tree, because my father's occupation was "Aerialist" and his employer was "Ringling Bros."

My Parents - 1958

Yes, my parents were in the circus!! My mom was a dancer with the show when she met my dad, a trapeze artist! (after I was born, she learned to "fly") They were married about a year later, and I came onto the scene about two and a half years down the line. My mom says I was overstimulated as a child... watching the painted elephants go by, having clowns come by my playpen and talk to me.

Me and Mingo - 1959

I traveled through half of the United States by the time I was three years old, but we settled down in California when I started kindergarten. We traveled for two more years during the summers until my dad hurt his shoulder and could no longer fly. Shortly after, he started a career at ABC Studios in Hollywood as a Stage Manager.

It's been kind of fun to have a different beginning to my life. Different from anyone else I've met so far. My kids think it's pretty cool, and it's just a little bit of my family history :)