Hello out there in blog-land! My apologies for the delay in posting. Our computer got a virus and I have also been busy as a BEE! Dad and I went to BJ's yesterday and got ourselves a new computer, so we are back in business! I don't know if you knew it or not, but I am TWO years old. Can you believe it? Mom and dad are still totally in shock. Almost as shocking is the fact that my little brother will be 4 weeks old this Friday. I will use the word I often use opening up presents...WOW! I have had some serious visitors lately and so much news to report. Last week Grammy J came up to spend the week with us. Don't think I didn't win her over BIG TIME! You know my brother and I kept her hopping. We are quite a pair. Sometimes we take the opportunity to gang up on mom already...you should see her panic when both of us start yelling at her at the same time! I know it sounds cruel, but you see, that is what brothers do best! OK, gotta take a break already, my brother needs me! Nearly a week later and I am back...I figure between mom and myself, we will publish a post sometime by late summer! Seriously, loyal fans, I have been beside myself to tell you the news, but as you can see, we have been a little bit tied up here in UB. You do know I had still more special visitors at the end of January. Papaw Bill and Lisa came to my birthday party! What a time was had by all! M&D really know how to throw a bday bash. They were very thankful to have Papaw and Lisa there, otherwise, we wouldn't have had any decorations or food for the party. Ms. Michele and Mr. James also came as well as our friends and neighbors, the Farina family. You know m&d made another special cake, those two were up until almost midnight on Friday night preparing for the fiesta! It was totally worth it though, the cake and cupcakes were as delicious as they were beautiful. And this year, I ate my cake like a big boy. I also got some wonderful presents from our friends, but the best present of all was having such nice friends and family there to help us celebrate. Speaking of parties, m&d have been doing some serious partying lately. We also had a superbowl shindig. Ms. Michele, James, Me-mom and Pop came over to watch the game. We ate, drank, and made merry. You should have seen how excited I was!! Brother also partied with us for a while, poor guy, he couldn't hang though, and he turned in early. He is really growing like a weed, you should see him. He is so handsome, of course, you know he looks like his big brother. He keeps mom and dad hopping; I suppose he is learning from the master. They both keep marveling over the fact that he sleeps. One wouldn't think this is such an amazing feat, but they both go gaga about that and also how he just chills out much of the time. I think I am starting to get a complex! Do they dare suggest I was a challenging infant?! Regardless, mom said it doesn't matter one bit because I turned out to be her little Mr. Perfect. And yes, I still have her wrapped around my little finger. Is there any other way to be? I have that effect on most people I meet! Great news about dad's business. He got another hour added to each day on the Virginia contract, and he begins the Maryland contract February 24. We are all so excited for him; he will get to teach this class all on his own and we know he will do a fabulous job. YAY Dad! Some birthdays that we want to mention in January are as follows: Uncle Bart on the 13th, Gramps B. on the 24th, Grammy J on the 28th, Great Aunt Pat on the 29th, Cyndy Smell on the 26th, and the newest birthday on our calendar...our cousin Ariel Elizabeth Dobbins was born on January 22nd. Congratulations to cousin Stephanie and her family! We would also like to extend an invitation to drop by UB and see us anytime. You better hurry because my brother and I are getting really big, really fast! I better run and I promise to try to post again real soon. Until then, we will be thankful in our hearts for friends and family like you. Please keep Uncle Bart and cousin Rob in your thoughts and prayers. Love, hugs, and kisses to you. Take care and bless your hearts, Cooper B.
