Introduction
We are the Walker Family. Doug and Deanne and their 13 children. Yes, I said, okay I typed, 13. "Never a dull moment" is the first cliche that may come to mind. Deanne has been given many accolades by anyone who discovers the number of children we have. I say "discovers" because we don't put that number out there for everyone to hear. While engaged in conversation with others, if the topic of children comes up, we try not to ask other people how many they have. If we do, they will give us the quick answer of 3 or 4 or 5 or whatever.... then shoot back with the same question. When the number 13 comes out it usually causes enlarged eyeballs indicating mild shock in the listener. Or we get, "No, seriously, how many children do you have?" without even the slightest consideration that we told the truth the first time. After a few back and forth exchanges to convince the listener and the belief level rises there is the moment of silence.....then th