Lazy days of Summer...

Whoever coined the phrase, "Lazy days of Summer," obviously didn't have children...or a job...or a house to keep...or a life. Kidding! But really, our Summer thus far, has been far from lazy. It is going great and I am loving Summer break, but we are still so busy. Granted, I have 4 children to keep up with, one being just 9 months old...so that alone would keep a gal kinda busy.
Speaking of Blake being 9 months...there is really not too much new going on since I updated @ his 8 month mark. He is pulling up a lot more, holding onto stuff and walking while hold stuff. He still LOVES to eat. His second tooth is starting to come in, even though the first one isn't quite in all the way (I don't think??). I'm not sure of all his stats, his 9 mo. checkup is later this week. He is generally really happy and he is doing fabulous.
Our other three kids are doing great as well. Joseph had his checkup from getting his tonsils out, and the doctor says he needs about two more weeks to fully heal, but is doing good. The kids have all been staying up a little later and sleeping in later, especially the two older boys. I am absolutely loving not having to set the alarm to get everyone up and going for school (though Blake is my "built in" alarm clock). It's one thing having to get up early, it's another having to rush around getting ready, and making sure everyone else has what they need to be ready and then be somewhere on time! Eek. I also am definitely NOT missing the parent pick up lines at the schools. I am really happy about a break from that!
We haven't really been anywhere yet. We did go to In N Out burger, a little over an hour away, to try it out. My Dad missed them from when he worked in California and had talked about buying a plane ticket to just fly out and eat at In N Out. So, for Father's Day we drove over and tried out one of the newly opened ones in Texas. I must say, it was REALLY good. This Summer, because of David's job, we really don't get a vacation. We do plan to go to Beaver's Bend a little later in the Summer. We may take a couple of water park trips or something like that. Who knows! :)
This week I am planning on getting this crazy house in order...it is so unorganized and messy. Blah. Oh well, at least it's Summer!