I just received this delightful photo from Shannon. That's her. The three year old cutie in the raccoon hat (her favorite hat ever) in the midst of the hounds. Circa 1968.

(Just between you and me, I think she's wearing that ol' raccoon right now, and it suggested to her to email the photo. I mean ... he probably chattered and chattered away until she did it. That's what happens when you wear a varmint on top of your brain.)

Thanks Shannon! You made my day.

Anyone else willing to come forward with a varmint cute, snuggly raccoon hat complete with tail of their own?