Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Hey everybody! How in the world are you? I am doing great, busy as a bee getting SO big. You won't believe it, but guess what I did today and yesterday. Stood all by myself! Isn't that something? I did it for mom today while we were in the bathroom and when she was telling dad, he remembered to tell her I did it when he and I were hanging out yesterday too! So they both got to see me balance myself for about 15 seconds! It won't be long now and I'll have those two plum worn out! They think I am into everything now, I'll show them! I got another halloween card today. Gram and gramps B, I loved it. I've only had it for a few hours and it is already careworn. How about that? Mom got her first bday card today too. Very exciting. She hasn't said much about her birthday this year. She keeps saying something about how spending her 30th with dad in Iraq taught her a LOT of perspective about birthdays. Not that it slows her down celebrating for others...she said after dad deployed she'd NEVER complain about getting older again! I have GREAT news! Guess who came to dinner to see me? Ms. Norma and Ms. Michele. It was so exciting. I was such a good boy. I got to show them all of my toys and my house. We had the best time. I know mom loves having guests over for dinner, she was bustling around all day. She was so excited I thought I might have to put her in time out! She doesn't get to entertain very often, so she is pretty out of control when she gets the chance. So a great big thanks goes out to Ms. Norma and Ms. Michele for dining with the Bryants! I hope you all enjoy the pics. I wanted to show you my new car. Please don't jump to conclusions. I am NOT too young to have my own car and I am certainly not spoiled. Dad simply thought it would be a nice gesture since mom was in bed all day with the pukies. Next is a picture of us at the zoo. Then we have yours truly showing mom how to organize my diapers. Bless her heart, she is such a mess. If you think I am doing a good job here, wait until you see what an ace I am with the tupperware. I actually may have found my calling. I am also posting a pic of my favorite new-old toy. Yes folks, much to mom's dismay and against the advice of the AAP (which she keeps harping about to dad), that's me in my winne-the-pooh walker. You should see me whipping around the house in this craft. Watch your ankles! Oh, speaking of ankles, poor mom fell down the steps at work last night. She twisted her ankle, but don't worry, it's just a little swollen, dad says not even enough to gain her sympathy, haha. He really didn't say that, you know my dad is brave, he's not CRAZY! Anywho, back to the photo gallery...this is me at dinner last night. As you can see, I was seriously enjoying the fare. I am doing some new things at mealtime, mostly rubbing the food all over my face. I feel you can't truly enjoy a cuisine unless you slather it right on. I hightly recommend this, although I can in no way promise you that you will look as cute with food all over your face as I do. Still not saying ma-ma, though I have da-da down to a tee (in front of everyone of course, except, you guessed it, da-da). I suppose that is about all the news for now. Please come and see me if you get a chance. You know we are always thinking of all of our wonderful friends and family out there. We sincerely appreciate you checking in on me. Bless your hearts. Stay safe and take care of each other. So much love, Cooper B. (The B stands for "bok, bok")

OH PS: A happy birthday goes out to Uncle Jr. and cousin Kirk. We hope they both had fabulous birthdays and that all of their bday wishes come true!