I love airplanes and swimming!

Hi blog fans, how in the world are you? As you can see, I am doing pretty great, having lots of fun as usual. Above you will see pics from my outing to the air and space museum. It was brother's first big field trip on none other than Valentine's day and boy, did we have a ball! I don't know if you knew it or not, but I love airplanes! I also had quite the weekend, including a visit from Gram, Gramps, and cousin Kamrie. I did have a bit of the stomach flu, but I certainly didn't let that slow me down. They all went and watched my last swim class on Sunday and I have to say they were quite impressed with my skills in the water. Dad has a time keeping up with me. Mom was taking so many pictures I felt like a celebrity! You'll be happy to know that the stomach bug has already passed through our house with none of us the worse for wear. We are keeping our fingers crossed that Gram, Gramps and Kamrie don't catch it, especially since they were so nice to come to UB and see us. In fact, Gramma is so nice, she is staying the whole week to hang out with us. She is something else, it is only Tuesday and she has already rearranged the kitchen for us! I honestly don't think mom is going to allow her to leave. Today, Mom, Gramma, Jagger and me all went to lunch together. We ate at Panera, one of my most favorite places. It was such a good time! We also went to the library for reading circle and I wowed Gramma with my artwork. You simply wouldn't believe what a good boy I am. Speaking of good boys, I have quite a brother too. He is so easy to get along with; mom says his middle name is let's go! Every time we get in the car, he falls asleep. Somehow, this truly amazes EVERYONE. I think they may be suggesting I was less than a perfect napper. How dare they?! In fact, I have been showing both mom and Gramma what a big boy I am by getting up every day for the past two weeks at 5 a.m. Not only that, I take it one step further and delay my naps until the last possible moment, read, until mom steals a moment to rock me. Don't let her fool you though, she eats it up. Speaking of eating it up, we had a special guest last night besides Gramma. Liz came by to visit and for the occasion Dad bought us all coconut cake! YUM! Little did he know, Gramma and Mom shared a slice of Jewish apple cake for lunch. Keep that one under your hats! Speaking of dad, we are so proud of him, work is going well and he is about to add yet another Crossfit contract under his belt. We are counting our blessings in this nasty economy that his business is steadily growing. Great news, cousin Robbie is home from his deployment; thanks for your service and welcome back! Be sure also to keep uncle Bart in your thoughts and prayers. We are certainly lucky to have such brave men in our family. Well, I guess I should run, always lots to do, but please remember to check in for the news. We know we aren't writing as much as we should, but we love you and think of you always nonetheless. Take care and be safe and please, come and see us if you have the notion. It sure will be lonely around here without Gramma B. Lots of love and wishes for defrost, Cooper B.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello to you and howdy do?! It's me again; better late than never I always say! I hope you enjoy the pics. As you can see, brother and I are both very popular here in UB. We have already had 2 groups of visitors thus far in this fine month and we aren't finished yet! As you can also see, aunt Amber was quite taken with my brother. You should have seen the two of them; I thought we'd have to pry them apart with a crowbar. Of course, I had the most fun with cousin Kent; I love playing with him. Mom tried to get him to stay but he had to head back for school and basketball. Can you believe he missed his very first game of the season to see me?! We're so glad he decided to get his dog, Molly, and include us in his trip. We hope the whole Costello gang can come back real soon. In fact, we are expecting one member of their clan this very weekend. Cousin Kamrie will be accompanying Gram and Gramps B for the trip down south, and we can't wait to see them. We are going to kidnap Gramma for a whole week too and you know we are all so excited. Especially mom, she practically does backflips when an extra set of hands are involved! You'll see my other visitors above, Papaw Bill and Papaw Charlie. They came for a surprise overnight visit and trailer purchase. You know brother and I broke them in well and mom put them both straight to work! Papaw Charlie held Jagger while Papaw Bill entertained yours truly. Mom was really high on the hog because they also took us out to dinner at the Buttersburg! What fun for a Monday night! Speaking of outings, you all should be so proud of mom. She has been taking both of us boys out on the town as much as possible. Kudos to her for getting out of the house...you would think she was the only woman to ever have two children! Most of the time we are also clean and fed! At least Jagger and I are. Dad has been doing great too. He starts up his second Crossfit contract next week and he will be teaching these classes by himself. They also added a second hour to his Virginia gig so you know he and all of us are tickled pink. More news if you didn't already notice, brother is growing like a weed! He is smiling often and losing the "baby" look as dad calls it; he is starting to look like his own little person and his big brother of course! He is such a good boy, not that you would expect any less from a brother of mine. Saturday we all went on a huge outing to the air and space museum in Virginia. We made a full Valentine's day of it with dinner at the Cheesecake factory included. I got my very own piece of cheesecake, wild blueberry white chocolate truffle. And yes, it tasted as good as it sounds. I am into everything including cheesecake lately; I think my newest line sums it all up perfectly..."mine did it all by myself". Mom and dad are so proud of me and I make them laugh all of the time with my antics. Recently I got a toilet seat stuck on my head and while you may feel sorry for me, the two of them thought that was a real hoot! Speaking of toilet seats, I have been peeing in the potty like a big boy. I am earning stickers like mad and mom practically takes an ad out in the paper every time I go. Honestly folks, I could go on and on about what I am up to, how smart I am, and how much my brother is growing, but I have a better idea. You should just come on up and see for yourselves! I do also want to take a minute to thank you for your patience...I have sure had a hard time finding a spare minute to post on this blog for you. As brother continues to sleep a little better I am sure my time will free up even more. Until then, please know we are thinking of you and missing you like crazy. Look forward to some upcoming pics of me with the airplanes and of course, with my little brother. Don't tell anyone, but I am actually starting to like that little guy a bit. He has a way of growing on me even though he makes mom hold him all of the time! Take care and call us soon. Better yet, stop on by...we'll be looking forward to it! Lots of love and hearts with chocolate. Please be mine, Cooper B.