The Perkins Family

WOW has this summer gone by fast! I havent had time to blog anything we have done. So here is a quick update.

We have only gone camping a hand full of times because we have had several house guests.

Alyssa's summer has been rough due to poision ivy and illnesses. I hope winter is much easier for her!

Miranda is turning 17 in just a few days and can't wait. Some upsetting news for her is that her new birth certificate and ssn has never came. (she was adopted 3 years ago!) Now they are telling us it will be another 6 months before she gets it. So that means no drivers license, job and anything else "important" to a young adult. She also will be homeschooled again this year in hopes to graduate early. We are both looking forward to this year. I enjoy having Miranda at home!

Joshua is well.....crazy. There really isn't any other word to use. He has a had a great summer. He has gotten a baby kitten that he is learning to take care of. So far he is doing well with Smokey. He even came up with the name. We just have to remind him that he needs to be careful he's still a baby. Joshua has started new meds for his ADHD and they work really well. I also just give him the meds as needed. I really like that because he's not always drugged. Except at night we give him 2 sleeping pills. So far that is working and mom can get some sleep now.

Brendyn is sweet as ever. He has over taken our bedroom but we have slowly moved him back to his own room. His favorite part of summer would be camping and going to the zoo. We decided at the last minute to go the other week. It was hot but we had a great time. We got to take some friends with us so we had a packed van! 2 adults and 11 kids. (well 4 teens)

James is busy with work and glad the bikers have left so he can get more sleep. Playing in his band and hanging out with the family has also kept him busy. He is also ready for cooler weather so he can mow the grass again. :)

I have been busy with the kids, house, Sabrins's kids, and doing respite for other families. We have stayed so busy this summer but have also had a few days of rest. We also got a season pass to the pool in Centralia and go there about 3 times per week. I am so ready for FALL!

Well that is everyone. I hope everyone has had a great summer and I hope to write more soon.