[good idea at the time]

It might also be a good idea to show the change in the Shire from not really knowing much about the world outside their borders and being sleepy and peaceful to becoming the home of the Ringbearers, the Knight of Rohan, and the Thain of Gondor and also they way this changed the Shire. The changes probably weren't huge, but doubtless, the hobbits became more aware of the world around them. Oh yeah! And don't forget Bilbo the Burgler! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] And there are a ton of family trees in the Appendix to Return of the King.

Good luck!