Happy Halloween!!

Pictures of fall

FALL IS HERE!!

Here are some pictures Nate took this weekend.
Makes you want to move here huh!!

Weekly Review

This week the song choice is Garth Brooks "Ain't Going Down (Till The Sun Comes Up)" - which seems appropriate since it seems like Grant is always on the go. Even at 7:30 pm he still has energy most days and then just like an alarm clock he is awake most days by 5:50 am. Lucky for us he plays in his crib for 20-30 minutes each morning so we don't really have to get up until around 6:15 am.

Grant has really taken off this week and he is walking almost everywhere in the house. Which makes Buster and Bugsy uneasy all the time. Grant really likes to chase them.

Early in the week I was talking to my friend about getting child-proof locks for the toilet. I told her I didn't think I would get them since we are really good about closing the bathroom door. Well I guess I will need to get some locks as we are not as good as I thought. One day Grant was playing with his truck and headed off to his play room.....but along the way he discovered that the bathroom door was open. I heard him playing but though he was in his play room.....nope he was dunking his truck in the toilet and splashing water all over the floor (and his shirt and pants). Good thing I had just cleaned that toilet!

Functional vs Non-Functional....

We had some family photos taken this weekend and I thought I would get my nails done for the photos. I've always wanted to get my nails professionally done...but never have (not even for our wedding). I will say they are really pretty....but non-functional. I don't know how people manage everyday tasks with these things on.


Non-Functional....




But this weekend I was not the only one to get my nails done....Buster also got his nails done. Yep Buster! After almost 4 months of scratching our hardwood floors I finally thought to google "dog scratching hardwood floors" and wouldn't you know someone invented something to solve the problem. Soft Paws so I ordered Buster a set. They came in today and I'm so excited!! He doesn't' seem to mind them - which is great! We will see if they stay on overnight - or for the 6-8 weeks they are suppose to last. If they work....watch out because they come in holiday colors!! Oh how Buster (and maybe Bugsy) will be so stylish!! So these nails get the functional award!

Functional.....

Weekly video

This week was pretty slow (not much new happening)...until today. Grant decided today was the day he would walk almost anywhere his little heart desired. It is pretty funny to watch. He gets so excited and screams sometimes when he gets to his destination.

Also there are more photos of Grant in his Florida Gator Halloween outfit.

Halloween Party

Several weeks ago I had a poll to see what Grant should be for Halloween....well with most poll/elections....there were problems. Apparently someone found out how to vote more than once and thus the results were invalid. I'm not naming names (Dad) but I think the voting officials in Washington need to be notified for the upcoming election.

Here is Grant in his Halloween outfit (more to come tomorrow). I may send these photos to the University of Florida Football Coach....I hear colleges are recruiting kids younger and younger these day. Just to clarify....Florida is not recruiting young kids....only schools like Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia are....ha ha just kidding!

Weekly review

About a week and half ago Grant had his 12 month doctor appointment. Our doctor reminded us that we really need to "child proof" our house. As you will see we have a few adjustments to make. I was not aware that Grant could climb already.....but in order to get the best view out of the office window he had to climb.

This past week Grant has really been playing with many of his new birthday toys. But he still loves his old toys - like his ball and truck. Not to mention the walker - I'm not sure when he will stop using it. I said to Nate the other day - life is a circle. You are born and wear diapers and use a walker and then you get old and wear diapers and use a walker.

Also this past week Grant has had a little bowel problem/diaper rash issue (probably more info than you wanted to know...) and our doctor advised us not to use baby wipes for a week.....so what do you use then was my thought. Oh how I am thankful for disposable diapers & wipes!! Only 3 more days of washrags....yay!!

Concert

A few weeks ago I had the chance to go to a Rascal Flatts/Taylor Swift concert when they came into town. It was great! My friend - Billie Jean and I had a good time. Here are some pictures.