Catching Up on a Busy Summer

I am quickly learning that babies aren't conducive to consistent blog posting. So much has happened since we last posted, it is hard to know where to begin.

Manning has made a couple of trips to Raleigh to spend time with his grandmother and grandfather.

He also enjoyed some time with Grama.

Manning's thick, dark hair has receded, and is slowly growing in a lighter, sandy color. He has also taken to collared shirts, with the collar up, of course.

A little oatmeal (and a BIG mess) is now on the menu, washed down with milk, as always.

His expressions are varied, and the boy loves to rub heads.

And he loves Nurse Underbite.He just stares at Jane and smiles. It is really cool to see him respond to her, and her to him. If he cries, she is first on the scene with a lick.

Manning has been lucky to spend a lot of time with his "G" over the last couple of weeks. She has been a huge help, and he loves her to death.

He really enjoys the Baby Einstein apparatus, and gets a good workout whenever he is in it.

We made a day trip to Hilton Head for an engagement party for Jeremy (AKA, "Uncle Tank") and Nicole. Of course, Manning dressed up for the occasion.

He also spent some time with Joe and "G" while there for the party.

Manning was baptized at St. James Church on September 11. He wore a gown that was worn by his grandfather Manning.

Tate, his Godmother, made the trip from Raleigh for the event, and Kenneth,  his Godfather, was there as well.

We had a party in his honor after the baptism at the Pour House. Granny and Jeremy, along with a host of family and friends, joined us.

Manning is definitely something special, and being parents to him gets better with each and every day.