Happy Independence Day!

Howdy folks! How is every little thing? Couldn't be better here in UB, other than some extreme fatigue plaguing mom, we are all as fine as frog hair! I think she may have a parasite. It also seems to be causing her belly to swell and fast! Dad doesn't seem to be too worried though, he pats her tummy and tells her it looks nice. They are so weird. I know if I had a parasite, I would NOT be happy about what it was doing to the appearance of my belly or my energy level. Oh well, maybe I will understand some day. As you can see by the pictures, I have lots of news to report. We had the pleasure of babysitting our neighbor, Lily, when Gram and Gramps B were here visiting. As you can see from above, dada had it ALL under control. Lily LOVES dada. I have also attached pics of fun with Gram and Gramps, fun with Papaw Bill and Lisa (my first mud puddle), and fun at Great Grandma Hively's 80th birthday (that's me in the front beside the hot chick, I have such serious mojo : ). You can also catch a glimpse of aunt Helen and me on the couch and yes, that's me with two of the triplets and in my first little swimmers! This past weekend I went swimming in a big boy pool for the very first time. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but within a half hour, mom was throwing me into the pool to dad. What fun! I didn't want to get out of the water-nana. At least that is what I call ALL water, water-nana (watermelon). We all had such a wonderful and relaxing time this weekend in WV, we didn't want to come home! I played with the Smell triplets, Brady McCabe, MacKenna Halfin, Colton Miller, Lexi and Olivia Johnson. What a wonderful bunch of friends! AND contrary to popular belief, no fighting broke out among our wild and crazy group of kiddos. I will attach more photos to upcoming blogs as you know mom took a MILLION pictures. I also saw my very first fireworks. You can see me enjoying them above on dad's lap when I was actually supposed to be sleeping. I couldn't help myself, I simply couldn't tear my eyes off of them. You would have been so proud of me, I wasn't even scared of the BOOMS. I also got to play on Josh's tractor, which you know was great fun for me. I rolled in the grass, played football, and shared rocks with my new friend MacKenna. All in all we had a smashing good time; I sure hope your fourth of July was as great as ours. We also want to thank the Smells for their amazing hospitality. Before I forget, we have some birthdays to announce. First, some very belated, this goes out to aunt Head and Colt who had bdays in April, the 5th and 19th respectively. Also, aunt Carole's was this past Sunday, cousin Erin's was this Tuesday the 8th and Ms. Mary Caldwell celebrated hers on July 2nd. So if you see these lovely ladies please wish them a very happy one. We'll be sure to mark Colt and Head's bdays in big red letters for next year so they won't be missed! In fact, July is packed FULL of birthdays and I will have to post again next week just to name them all! More news here in UB, mom is 16weeks along with Baby B and dad LOVES his new job. I am talking up a storm, my newest words are ice, splash, and best of all THANK YOU! Can you believe what a nice, well-mannered, polite young man I am becoming. You know this little phrase melts EVERYONE'S heart. Mom and dad are so proud of me and now that I mention it, I am quite proud of myself. I am officially a GOOD BOY! Oh, I almost forgot, I also say "ruff ruff". Mom and dad never quite regain composure from their constant amazement at my feats of intelligence. I can't say I blame them! But don't just believe everything you read, come on down and witness me in person for yourself. I promise you won't be disappointed. You are welcome any time you get the chance. We'll leave the light on for you! Until next time, take care of yourselves and know we love and miss you here in UB. Thank goodness we have a visit from Gram and Gramps B to look forward to NEXT weekend!! Hooray! Lots and lots of lovey dovey, Cooper B.