Seven Children!
Louise and Wayne wanted a big family (especially Louise). After first son Darrell in August of 1951, they added five daughters in a row! Jeanne (March 1953); Aleta (November 1955); Neva (July 1956); Joy (June 1958) and Ann (May 1961). Eldest son Darrell had so many little sisters, he was thoroughly frustrated. Finally, in August 1964, just a few days after Darrell's 13th birthday, brother Dale arrived. Dale was soon nicknamed "Tiger" and was well worth the wait.
The family moved in 1960 from a small home on Juanita Point, to a 3 acre farm on Finn Hill, where they stayed until Wayne and Louise retired to the Roslyn/Cle Elum area.