Mr. Mischievous

Ana and Manning made it home from Raleigh on Friday after a week with our North Carolina family. I am very happy their home, and I missed them terribly. However ...

This is the Manning that left me.

And this is the Manning that returned with Ana. Nurse Underbite and I are still scratching our heads, but the new life and awareness in this child is quite amazing.

 Manning joined his grandfather at the courthouse while in Raleigh, and dressed up for the occasion.

He was also warned while there - and once home - that the only trips to the courthouse that are acceptable are visits with his grandfather.

 

He did enjoy his time on the train, too!

And Manning was home for the weekend, and he used his new seat to watch the NASCAR race.

Where's Manning?

Manning has had a busy summer. He made a trip to Raleigh to visit his North Carolina family, and he dazzled him with his skills.

He hung out with Uncle Howdy, and managed to stay out of trouble (and a Hooters restaurant) which is always a plus.

Back at home, Nurse Underbite continued to hone her babysitting skills.

Manning and his Dad also broke in the BOB stroller for hot afternoon runs.

Then it was off to Edisto Beach for a week with his South Carolina family. His mom and dad didn't really see him for the first half of the week, since G and Granny were eager to lend a hand and, in fact, were dead set on holding him every waking minute.

Manning has also developed quite the laugh. This is a film from the beach where his mom and uncle imitated monkeys for him (and, as you can imagine, did an excellent job!).