FEELING BETTER, AT LEAST ONE BRYANT IS...Hello out there! I am happy to report I am officially almost feeling 100% better. Whew. What a week! I am telling you, I had spots EVERYWHERE...not fun. I am still a little grumpy although mom and dad aren't saying it out loud, of course, they don't want to upset a little guy, especially one that has had such a tough week. Final diagnosis, who knows, not roseola, as we found out it spares the face. Possibly echovirus (summer grippe)...I know I certainly was feeling gripy!! Thanks goes out to those of you who called to check in on me...Ms. Michele, Ms. Robin (Dr. U's wife), and gramma B. It's nice to know someone is thinking of you when you are down and out. I know mom enjoyed the moral support too, that 103 fever sure had her worried. Some may say poo pa to her worries, oh its nothing, etc...she says she has no problem going down in history for loving me too much! So there...I am trying to post a picture to show you how hard they work me around here but for some reason the blog isn't cooperating. Goes along with the week we are having here in UB. We are especially thankful for mom's job this week, they allowed her off on Tuesday and Friday to be with me...we know what a blessing it is to work for such understanding folks. How fortunate we are!! I have only one more obstacle to overcome, if you would believe it, my pinky toe is infected...what a mess!! More news that's not so good...we think dad has lyme disease. Of course, you couldn't tell it because he won't slow down, but he is having an awful time. I think we told you about picking all those ticks off of him last month after his week in the woods...well, we think they may have got to him. He is off to the big town of Westminster this morning to buy a new lawnmower, some paint, and some groceries. Mom tried to make him stay home like he did yesterday, but no go...you know what they say, you can't keep a good man down. Mom hates to do it, but she started him on some antibiotics for it. Since she knows he won't take a break AND he won't go to the doctor, what is a loving wife to do?? Anyway, keep him in your thoughts and pray for a speedy recovery. Mom and I had a great day together yesterday, we went shopping. She got some new sandals and I got some new duds of course; wait til you see what a little man I am! Such a heartbreaker!! I am also reaching for EVERYTHING and I love to stand up and walk (with some help of course). I have been getting pretty frustrated because I can't get to where I want to go on my own. I am trying to be patient, but there is so much to see! OH YES! I almost forgot to tell you about my favorite new game...it's called peek-a-boo! Have you ever played? Oh my gosh, it is the BEST!! I also LOVE to chase my dog, Sam. He puts me in such a great mood, he can even make me stop crying when I am upset. I think we are best buds...he just needs some time to warm up to me. Mom says if he doesn't straighten up and fly right, she is going to get a NEW dog! As you can see, she is very sensitive about me...if you didn't know it already. Well, better get going. Sorry I haven't posted, we have a few birthdays to announce...a very happy and somewhat belated birthday goes out to Aunt Carole. Today is cousin Erin's b-day, whoo-wee! There are a BUNCH of upcoming bdays this month: Joey T, cousin Kamrie and Cody, cousin Valerie and her son Josh, Amanda McC, Shannon M, aunt Heather, and of course, Gramma B who will be spending her bday week taking care of yours truly! Isn't that sweet of her?! We will be sure to enjoy a very special cake in her honor. Also this month is Grammy and Pappy J's anniversary. What a great month July is! Although I have to take a bit of issue with how it started. OK, enough gabbing, huh! Take care and please write or call soon. Hugs and kisses, Cooper B.