Hello out there!

Hi everyone! I just wanted to show you how much I love my teddy bear. We are great friends! I also wanted you to see my Easter towel. I told mom it was ridiculous, but I am game if it makes her happy. I told her she owes me one. Today is mom's day off, and we are having a great time. We went to Target and Safeway, our usual Thursday routine. When we got home, we had lunch and right now I am napping away on the boppy in the spare bedroom. I hope everyone received the last set of pictures. As you can surely see I am getting to be a big boy! Mom and dad are so proud of me. This week I am reaching and grabbing with both hands. Isn't it wonderful when you get your hands to do what you want them to AT THE SAME TIME!! It really is the little things in life. I can't remember if I told you about my new cousin and my new friend. Katelyn McKenna (pardon my spelling if it's incorrect) was born in the beginning of April to cousin Valerie. We received some pics of their beautiful family today and we are so happy for them. Also, welcome Brady Michael Swiger, born March 28, weighing in at 9 lbs., 3+ ounces! Another big boy, and he sure is handsome. We have heard from mom, Angie, and all are doing well. For those of you who don't know, these are college friends of mom and dad's and Boom, Brady's dad, was my dad's roommate for a few years. They're great people and we can't wait to meet Brady AND Katelyn. Very exciting. Other news...we heard from Grammy J today and her friend's father passed away last night. Jean's father Jack was a wonderful soul, please keep them in your prayers. Grammy said she was maybe going to come and see me until they heard the news. Maybe next time. Our friend Niala may be coming up to see us this weekend...I can't wait to show her how much I have grown. We have expanded to some more readers, now Ms. Michele, my babysitter is checking in on us. We are going to try to post her pic and some of my new friends when we get a chance. Let's see...mom and dad planted flowers this weekend and BOY do they look nice. Dad actually trusted mom to pick out the paint AND paint the front door and the cement planters. Please don't tell her but she is not very good at painting. Dad had to go back and give the door a second coat and fill in some missing spots on the planters. I would never hurt her feelings but I hope I get dad's artistic abilities! Well, it's hard to sleep and write, so I think I will sleep some more. I hope you are all doing well. I will keep you posted. Lots of love and thanks for subscribing to my news. Cooper B.