Welcome June!

A great big howdy do to all of you! How in the world are you? We are doing absolutely copacetic here in UB. Sorry I have been a little out of touch, you know how time gets away from us. So what is new with you? Lots of news here to report since our last post, so let's get started, what do you say? As you all probably know by now, we are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our bun in mom's oven. I am doing my part, just so you know, I kiss mom's belly several times each day. Is that the cutest thing you've ever heard or what? It happens to coincide with the fact that I am seriously into tummies right now. Don't get me wrong, I love dad's tummy too, but mom's is really the one for smooching. Besides, I think the baby can feel my kisses, don't you? We had the ultrasound and all was well except for the fact mom wasn't quite as far along as her doctor thought she was. She swears she is going to stop listening to him! You know how impatient she is...Anywho, she has been feeling pretty rough, but bless her heart, she has sure been trying to hang in there and do her mom-ly duties. More great news, dad's new job is going well and he actually is working with some of his old comrades from his former unit. We think it is such a blessing and although he is making one heck of a commute, at least it is toward something he can believe in again. Soon he will be moving into a brand new facility with a state of the art gymnasium. And this is not just any gymnasium, the people at his new building are hard core crossfitters too! How about that stroke of luck?! Mom and I are both so happy for dad, and the best news of all is that he won't be travelling like he thought he would. Not that we couldn't do it without him, we'd simply much rather have him around. OK...I know I am on a roll with the good stuff, so guess what else?? Aunt Helen is coming to visit, VERY soon. Tuesday the 10th, in fact, is when she will be rolling into UB to see yours truly. We are so PUMPED!! Also, Gram and Gramps B will also been arriving sometime in June to have some fun in the sun and run through my new caterpillar sprinkler with me. Of course, you know I will have to show them how its done. Dad got it for me today and you should see me, I don't know whether to laugh or cry at it, I am beside myself! We had a big day of shopping yesterday at the Leesburg outlets...mom got some new maternity clothes, but for some reason, she didn't have quite the same look on her face as when she leaves Banana Republic with a bag full of goodies...strange. Dad got some new duds AND some new shoes. We figured, what the hey, he has been such a good boy! I am saving some of the bestest news for last...Mom got an email on a job lead today for 20-25 hours/week. She is hoping to get the interview ASAP. Would that be the absolute greatest or what?! Mom said it's like her prayers have been answered and you know she's been in turmoil with the whole house not selling, etc. If you ask me, this is just what she needs...more ME time! Don't you think? OK...finally some not so good news, but I want to report it nonetheless...Uncle Bart is heading back overseas in July and again around Nov/Dec. Please join us in wishing him a safe and successful journey. We are hoping like crazy to get to see him before he leaves, we sure miss having him around. On that note, I guess I better get to counting sheep. If you see my uncle Nathan, be sure to wish him a happy belated 8th birthday. Also, remember to congratulate your graduates and students for another year well done. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead and please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We sure miss you and hope to see you soon. Take care of yourselves and give those loved ones close to you a hug and a kiss and think of us. We'd do the same if we were with you. Lots of love to all of you, be safe, Cooper B.