Hawks Nest: January 2013

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Science Center

Went to the California Science Center today and so amazed to find a "free" activity to do and totally worth the trip. There were several exhibits but I didn't take very many pictures. I had to hold Grant for him to reach things and let him push buttons, twirl and spin things. It was a great sensory experience for him. The discovery rooms is where Grant was able to run and explore. He loved the space shuttle and the fish the best!

Sunday, January 20, 2013

Rock Climbing

We changed it up a little from hiking to more of a rock climbing adventure. Stoney Point is located off of Topanga Canyon in Chatsworth. There were several groups practicing rock climbing with and without ropes if you want to go straight up otherwise you can navigate through the rock and up and around.

This guy climbed without ropes or harnesses, scary.

We climbed to the top, very windy with the feeling of an elevator it was so high.

Wish my camera shot faster so you could see its not the easiest climb with a baby on your back. Grant loves to be bumped around and tilted, exciting for him.

View of the San Fernando Valley

The highest point

A leap to get down, Dave had to come back for me and help me. Hard to tell from the picture but its a drop

Another successful hike/climb. There are parts that strike fear in me but in the end its what makes it so much fun!

Play Date

So great to see my best friends from Orange County and great-full they made the trek up to L.A. with their little ones. The kids all played so well together and it was great to catch up, it had been since November.

Ava 4yr, Charlotte 2yr, Grant 15m, Caleb 3m and Natalie 7weeks

Arts and crafts with crayons and stickers, possibly Valentine's Day cards

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sliding

Grant is now 15 months old and he's acting all grown up with things he can handle. He now can go down slides without help and of course loves the thrill of it and will do it over and over again. I love seeing him have so much fun.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Malibu Anniversary Hike

This is the best hike thus far, partly sunny and bits of shade. You park off of PCH and walk through a beautiful neighborhood with ocean views to the trail. Once on the trails there are several creeks to cross and lots of critters to see. Thankfully, no snakes today. At the waterfall there are several places where ropes are anchored to pull you further up the mountain, literally straight up at some points. Unfortunately we couldn't reach the top to see the ocean views again, too dangerous with Grant in the back pack. Have to say I got a little worried at one point and turned back but now I'm kicking myself for being a chicken. We will for sure go again someday when we can be more adventurous and aren't carrying Grant on Daves back. Wonderful day, drove down the coast and stopped at Gladstone's on Sunset for a clam chowder bowl with a view.

End of the trail for us. Someday we'll come back and do the rope climb

Gladstone's with a free dolphin and pelican sighting

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Christmas

Christmas tree made from Grants hand prints. Have to try it again with acrylic paints so the hand prints are more visible. He enjoyed making it!

Early Christmas present from our BFF Marine Corps friends in Texas, The Morales's

Santa Clause's delivery

Composing

Exploring cause and effect

Rudolph

Kangaroo climber for outside hoping he'll stay off the furniture and tables

Dipping graham crackers and milk with daddy

Grants Milestones

15 months: I think this is my favorite age thus far! He's really trying to use his words, loves talking on the phone and can make a few animal sounds when asked. He's been working on No and while its kind of funny now I'm sure it won't be when I really need him to do something.

14 months: He's a climber! Scaling walls (baby gates), climbing up on his lil couches to jump over to the large chair, crawling up ottomans to jump to chairs and then tables etc. The world is his jungle gym and I can't leave him for a second cuz he's always into something.

13 months: His first molars have broken through and when he eats with utensils with a little help Grant chooses to use his left hand. He also uses his left hand when using crayons and pens. Grant is clapping and can say momma, dad, dog, and cat regularly.

12 months: Grants favorite song is itsy bitsy spider. When I sing it he tries to motion his hands to the lyrics like I do. He is fascinated by wheels and spinning them from his stroller as well as other peoples strollers to all his push toys and play cars. He loves playing with other children and isn't shy at all.

11 months: He likes to take long walks down the driveway and doesn't want his hand held, he can do it by himself. He knows push, pull, up, down, on, off, open, close, etc..and will say "done" when he's finished eating before he starts to wiggle out of his high chair. Loves doing somersaults! He gets in a V position so I can flip him. Peek a Boo is still his favorite game.

10 months: Loves to play chase back and forth on the couch or around the otoman and down the hallways. He uses the laundry basket and walks it around the house like a push toy. Number 7 and 8 tooth are coming in now.

9 months: He's waving "hi" and "bye" and is so close to taking his first steps. He holds my hand and pulls me along where he wants to explore. He's a climber and he's babbling a lot which sounds like long conversations. He's got mommy and daddy down pretty good. More like mama and dada.

8 months: 4 more teeth have broken through on the top and Grant has been practicing with his sippy cup and pincer grasp with cheerios. He eats thin slices of watermelon with supervision and papaya out of the skins. He's been crawling all the way up the stair case for weeks now and his best bud is the cat.

7 months: He's Crawling! And pulling himself up on the crib, couch, us! His communication skills are developing and its noticable through head movements and facial gestures.

6 months: Knows how to play peek-a-boo and is sitting up by himself. Becoming more focused on story time and the pictures rather than eating the books.

5 Months: 2 teeth broke through on the bottom and he's had his 1st haircut already.

4 Months: Rolling over from back to front and trying hard to scoot on his belly.

3 Months: Discovering his voice, cooing and holding small toys

Foods I Like (the list is endless)

Apples, Pears, Peaches, Mangos, Raspberries
Bagel and Cream Cheese
Banana with Blueberries and Greek Yogurt
BBQ and Mac and Cheese
Bologna, Cheese
Broccoli with Rice Cereal
Butternut Squash w Apples
Cantaloupe & Strawberries with Oatmeal
Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Grapes
Greek -Gyros, Cous Cous, Hummus & Pita Bread
Japanese - Crunch Roll and Edamame
Mexican -Chorizo & Eggs
Navy Bean Soup
Peanut Butter and Jelly Squares
Peas, Sweet Potatoes, Spinach
Roasted Red Pepper
Salmon,Tuna, Pork Chop
Sugar Free Popcicles, Frozen Yogurt and Pumpkin Pie
Tomatoes, Carrots, Avocados
Tortellini's, Ravioli's,Pasta, Black Beans
Vietnamese Food-Pate Chaud
Watermelon, Kiwis, Papaya
Wheat Waffles with Sugar Free Syrup
Yogurts, Peanut Butter
Zucchini Chunks

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