Hawks Nest: November 2015

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Who ya gonna call..Ghostbusters!

I love creating a do it yourself costume. We started this tradition when he was 1yr old because of cost and it just became a fun and unique experience. This year Grant wanted to be a no-noggin (head) scarecrow for the longest time because he watches Curious George Halloween. When searching on Pinterest on how to make him a cool scary looking scarecrow we came across a Ghostbuster. Once he saw the proton park and gun attached it was a must have for Grant. We had a lot of fun walking around with the Ghostbuster theme song playing. Brought back a lot of memories for people and they shared their stories with us at that time in their life when the movie came out. Grant would choose a candy and toss it over his shoulder making it right into his proton pack. We emptied it 3 times because it was full and too heavy for him to carry. Grant finally let us go home when he realized he was staggering from being so tired. Dave got to carry him about 4 blocks home.

Finished product, Proton Pack

This years costume was the most expensive but well worth it:

Flight suit-$20

Ghostbuster badges for Dave and Grant -$20

Back pack-$3 target bin

Reflectors - $1

Ghostbuster theme song for iPhone - $1.99
Hot glue gun - $7

Vacuum parts - free broken

Night vision goggles - already owned

Black spray paint - already owned

washer hose - already owned

cables - have tons of extras

Lucky Charms box - already owned

Squirt gun - already owned

Danger stickers - internet free

This was the initial set up. Old egg carton, Altoid tin, pepsi can, empty box, large lego, anything lying around the house

Then we found a broken vacuum and Grant and Dave took the entire thing apart down to the motor which was cool but too heavy to use

The goods

Now to spray paint all the peices

Builder goggles from Grants play set along with a box Dave cut to wrap around. 2 toilet paper rolls and 2 tops to spices

Candy catcher, proton pack, ghost zapper

I wasn't going to dress up until the day before so it was a quickie. Have to do it better next year.

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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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Who ya gonna call..Ghostbusters!