The Manley Memoirs

Well, it's me again! You may have forgotten about us, but we are still around. It's been a crazy month and I still have not perfected this new schedule, but honestly, who does with a 15-month old running around?! I have quite a few pics, so I'll catch you up along with the pics.

MONDAY EVENING

We went to the park this afternoon to play with Carter and Caroline. While we waited, Daddy and Catch looked at the planes. Catch usually points to the sky every time he hears a plane.

Once he can't see the plane, he always shrugs like he saying, "Where did they go?"

Catch saw Carter and Caroline, and started to scream with excitement.

Best friends meet! Catch ran all the way to greet Carter.

Let's play!

Carter's a smilin' fool now. I love it!

Time to hug! Carter really was enjoying it...I promise.

Watching Caroline up on the slide.

Play time with Daddy.

In the doghouse

Catch is always following Carter around. We talked about how Carter is going to be the mastermind behind all their sneaky adventures, but because Catch is so rambunctious, he'll always get the blame. :0) Chris said they're going to be Butch and Sundance.

Watching Caroline again. :0)

So I know that Catch is the bully in his daycare class, but I saw Carter take a few swings too. It was pretty funny though. They would randomly push each other, and then smile big.

This is the perfect depiction of their roles!

Caroline and Carter...too cute.

Last time I put Catch in the swing he didn't like it, but this time he was giggling and screaming so much. You can just see from his face how much he loved it.

He's gotta be thinkin' that this is the life!

Feeding the ducks, and Catch kept saying, "Quack, quack"

Carter loves his mama!

So I tried to get a family photo, but Caroline decided not to smile.

She thought it'd be funnier to go cross-eyed. It was hilarious!
Close up!

SUNDAY EVENING

Nana and Papa stopped by after church. It was Catch's naptime and apparently, Papa's too. :0)

Nana didn't want to put him in his crib. I was actually surprised that he fell asleep on her. Lately, the only way he'll sleep is in his crib. He was worn out from playing at Gammie's earlier.

Chris went to Tulsa Sunday morning to see some college buds, so Catch and I went to Gammie's for pancakes. They were deliciosa. Catch played with his stuffed animal dog from his Great-Grandma Sue. He was trying to wrestle with it like he sees the dogs do.

Catch is obssessed with going outside, so we took him out before breakfast. I absolutely love these two of him and my mom. He loves to pose.

*Sidenote, Catch missed his Daddy. Anytime he saw a picture of him in the house, he'd say, "Dada" and hold out his arms for him to pick him up. He broke my heart!

ONE RANDOM EVENING A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. ;0)

So I was cleaning out his closet, and found these boots that my mom bought him. Catch wore them for hours! He loved the loud sound they made as he walked.

Playing ball with Boomer. Boomer and Noodle are getting much better with Catcher. There is hope!

Noodle smelling the boots...or the diaper.

RANDOM

When we moved my mom into her new house, we didn't have anywhere to put our stuff that was on her hutch, so now Catch takes the candles and puts them on the table, then on the floor, on the table, and on the floor...And he is so proud of himself! I love his confidence.

Catch took all the toys out of the box, and decided to sit in and play. Whatever floats his boat.

CATCH'S FIRST CHUCK E. CHEESE EXPERIENCE

I was so excited to take Catch to Chuck E. Cheese for the first time. Chris had to take Catch to his 15-month check up, and I was happy to not have to experience this round of shots. :0) (By the way, the doctor said that we have a fullback on our hands. He's definitely had a growth spurt!) Back to Chuck E. Cheese, I was so happy that we were both able to take him, so we went right after I got out of school. Luckily, there were not as many people. It took him a bit to warm up. I think there were so many lights and noises, but after about 10 minutes, he was ready to run all ove the place on his own.

Not so sure what to do.

Oh yea! Chris and I tied. :0)

I guess it was more fun to climb up than slide down.

I think we had just as much fun, if not more. ;0)

Oh no! Someone decided to take over! I know I should have grabbed him instantly, but I had to get a pic first!

That's right! He already knows what to do. Any time we are anywhere, he finds the basketball, football, any kind of ball, and goes straight over to throw it.

Now the shaking of this dog...not a fan
He was ready to get off of it as soon as the shaking and music began.

He loves the phone!

FAMILY VISITS

We've had family visiting the last few weeks, and it was so nice to see everyone. I wish I had more pics, but my sister has them on her camera. I'll post them as soon as I get them.

Hanging out with Gammie and Uncle Baba.

Drinking some milk, watching a cartoon. We've taught him so well. :0)