July

So, I haven't written a post in a while. But, here I am! Blake is about 10 1/2 months now, and doing great. He is still eating everything he can get his hands on. I'd say his favorite things to eat, as of late, are green beans and peaches. Here he is enjoying a nectarine.


He really won't have much to do with the pureed baby food anymore...he wants the real stuff. Last time I blogged about his "milestones" I think he was pulling up. A little over a week ago Blake was sitting in the living room floor and just stood up, without holding on to anything. He's been doing it quite a bit, and I just know his first step is coming soon. We shall see. He babbles quite a bit, but I haven't noticed and clearly spoken new words..."Dada" still seems to be his favorite. He seems to be the first, out of our four, that prefer David. His face lights up every time he sees his Daddy. He is generally really happy, but doesn't seem to smile quite as easily our others did. He really is amazing.
The other kids are doing very well also. We are just still enjoying Summer break, with NO rush for it to end. My only complaint is that with the older kids being home all the time, it is even more evident how MUCH they fight. They argue from sun-up to sun-down. It drives me insane. Any ideas on what to do? I have no clue. I will admit I have been lax on praying about that area of our lives lately.
Anyway, things are going pretty good in our neck of the woods. We are all healthy and blessed. What can I say? Life is good. Now, if the weather would just cool off...

This weekend

This weekend is the hubs and I's anniversary, July 3rd to be exact. We have been together for almost 17 years (which seems insane since I just turned 32) but we were together 6 years before we married. So, 11 years of wedded (most days) bliss :). He is a great, great guy and I'm so thankful to be blessed with him as a husband!
With all these children, it's hard to get away out of town or anything, so we will probably pick a day and do dinner and a movie, alone. Since this is a holiday weekend, it's too busy to try and sneak away. I think our plans are to go to the lake tomorrow...can you say HOT? We usually have the family over and cook out and do fireworks at our house, but I think we may be switching it up a bit this year. Either way, I plan on enjoying myself :) I am also thankful to live in America. I'm so grateful for our freedom. Thanks to those who have fought for and protected our country. So, happy Independence Day to you all. I hope you have a fabulous, safe holiday weekend!