Another Sister

When Denece was expecting her fourth child, Delbert expressed his desire to have a brother.  He didn't want another sister.  He claimed that if it was a girl, he would throw her in the pond, which was more of a swamp out behind the house.  Denece and Edwin were worried about coming home from the hospital because Delbert had gotten another sister, Denece Ann Perkins.  Edwin came home to tell the family it was a girl.  He took one of the girls' dolls and told the kids that they had a lovely baby sister just like the doll.  When Delbert finally met his new baby sister, he said, "aw, isn't she sweet?"  Delbert never did throw D.Ann in the pond. . . At least while she was a new born.

 

(1960 Denece Ann Perkins)

 

(1960 Delbert, Edwinna, D.Ann, and Darlene Perkins)

 

The Ferry Run Away

When Del and Dora came out for D.Ann’s blessing the family decided to go on a ferry boat ride.  They got out of the car, and went up top, the boat engine started and frightened Darlene.  Mom and Dad’s arms were full with the rest of the kids.  Darlene took off like a shot.  Luckily the Captain was at the back of the boat and caught her.   By the time Denece and Edwin caught up, she had scratched and bit him so much that he said, “She’s a little hell cat isn’t she?”

 

(1960 Darlene Perkins)

 

 

(1960 Delbert, Edwinna, D.Ann, and Darlene Perkins)

 

 

(1960 Seattle Ferry)

Lots of Apples

When Denece was expecting D.Ann (Denece Ann Perkins Butchart) in 1960, Louise and Lamar came out and saw the trees full of apples.  Mom had already done enough applesauce so she (Louise) made 50 apple pies and froze them.

(1960 D.Ann Perkins)