Once in the great world called middle earth, in the little country called the shire there lived tons of happy people called hobbits. These folk are known for their love of parties, drinks and their peaceful nature. They live in little houses built right into the hills. Hobbits are small people they appear to be children to those who don't know them. Some hobbits stick to staying at home just plain happy with what they have. Others like my uncle have always loved adventure. I am apart of the biggest family in the shire, the Baggins family. I live with my uncle Bilbo Baggins and my cousin Frodo Baggins at bag end. We have a nice cozy house, which is always stuffed with things from uncle's adventures. When I was little uncle would tell me stories about his encounters with trolls and meetings Elves. That was always my favorite part. You see my father was an elf but he had hobbit blood in him. My mother was a beautiful elf maiden. They were both killed in an orc attack when bringing me to the shire. From there my uncle took me in and brought me up from the young age of 9. Here I am today at the still young age of 17, very excited to turn 18. But my birthday isn't for a while; right now me, and the rest of the town's people, are concentrating on an even more special birthday. Bilbo is turning 111 years old tomorrow and it's going to be a huge party. He has told me he is actually going on another adventure after the party ends. He made me swear to secrecy, he wants to surprise everyone else. My job for the party is to stay out of the way. Let's just say I am very close with two very funny trouble-making hobbits. My best friends are Merry Brandybuck and Pippin Took. I have always had great times with them, setting up pranks and sneaking into places. I met them through Frodo, who is a very calm hobbit. He always knows how to make every thing seem like it's going to be ok. He is a little older then me, but he acts like a young kid sometimes. Today I am helping Sam Gamgee in the garden preparing it for the guests. This is where my story begins in the little shire I like to call home.