I’m no Jasmine Star when it comes to writing, but I can tell you this. My husband completes me. Sometimes I have to pinch myself because even I don’t believe that life can be this good and I’m always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Rest assured I’ve experienced some hard times. Eight years ago when I found out I was pregnant, that same week my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. He fought for his life my entire pregnancy and 8 short weeks after Olivia was born, he lost his battle. My husband, my best friend, was my rock through it all. I can honestly say that without him, I wouldn’t have been able to come out of that the way I did.

As a father he has far exceeded ANY expectations I had. I love that he and Olivia have the love of the great outdoors together. They love to camp, fish and climb rock walls together. I love how at the dinner table Olivia likes to rub it in that she and daddy like salmon but I don’t. She and daddy like to sleep in tents, and I don’t. She and daddy are going to climb mountains, and me..probably not so much. I love that he has that relationship with her. I love that he’s such a big influence on her life.

I think it takes a SPECIAL man to handle all girls so when I say God hand picked him for Olivia and Jillian, I mean it. I think that both of my girls are so lucky to have such a great man to look up to not only as a father but also as a husband. Six and a half years after welcoming Olivia into the world we were extremely blessed with another healthy baby girl, Jillian. Watching him with her melts my heart. Oh Jillian - I can’t wait to find out what awesome things you and your daddy are going to do together.

Fourteen years ago, I met a man that would make me a better person. A man that would encourage me to reach for my dreams no matter how high they were. A man that loves me at every size (hee hee) and still thinks I’m the prettiest girl in the room. A man that sacrifices for his family and lives to make not only my life the best it can be, but also our girls. He’s my biggest fan and the love of my life.

So today, Tuesday, February 16th I MARK THIS DAY as…”THE DAY I WROTE AN ENTRY IN MY BLOG ABOUT THE MAN I LOVE”. Consider this my UN-VALENTINE’S DAY post because honestly - why pick just one day to show someone you love them. Why not use the other 364 days showing them that because of them, your life is complete. It might be a post it note you leave in their suitcase before a business trip or a voicemail they get before they go to work. It might be as simple as pulling them aside in the kitchen - looking them straight in the eye and telling them, “I missed you today, I’m glad you’re home”. The point is - it doesn’t take a dozen red roses, or a balloon, or a fancy dinner on Valentine’s Day to show someone you love them. It’s the little things (at least for me it is) you do that make all the difference.

Consider this my post it note.

Happy Tuesday, February 16th baby. I hope you had a good day and hope it’s even better after you read this and know how much you’re loved.

I LOVE YOU

xoxoxo

Me

Having Jillian has brought a whole new level of happiness with it. I love watching Olivia be her big sister and how she dotes over her. I love how after a hard days work  Jake’s day can be transformed by her smile. I love that at the end of a long day it’s my shoulder she wants. Jillian, the joy and blessings you’ve brought us are unmeasurable. I thank God everyday for you.

Olivia you melt my heart.

This year was super special because it was the first card that had both Olivia and Jillian in it. It turned out better than I expected. I can’t wait to see what each year brings with these two.

The front of the card…

Inside of the card

Happy Holidays from our family to yours!!

The Coles

The day before Jillian was born, Olivia pulled off the LAST LINK! She was super excited!!

One last belly shot before I got “suited up”

Me and Proud Daddy to be, my hubby, Jake

12 hours later at 5:21 pm Jillian was born weighing 7lbs 11 oz 19 3/4 inches long

One happy family

Uncle Deano and Aunt Maria

Even Aunt Kelley came out to see Jillian and she took some amazing pictures! Check out her site to see them!

Here is a picture my friend, Josh Solar took of her about a week old. He has more from her first photoshoot (but they aren’t up yet..hint..hint..hee hee) but you can check his site out here.

Here are some pictures I’ve taken of her at the house over the past few weeks.

This is Jillian about 9 days old

hee hee

I love how her face gets all smooshed when she sleeps. SOO CUTE!!

This picture was taken just a few days ago. Almost ONE MONTH OLD! My how time flies. Love you baby girl.

]]> http://www.heathercolephoto.com/blog/2009/12/14/our-newest-additionjillian-hunter-cole/feed/ http://www.heathercolephoto.com/blog/2009/11/09/hollieandjohnny/ http://www.heathercolephoto.com/blog/2009/11/09/hollieandjohnny/#comments Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:35 +0000 Heather http://www.heathercolephoto.com/blog/?p=1785 What do you get when you have an awesome family + awesome light + AWESOME LOVE. I’ll tell ya - you get ONE AMMMAAZZZING photoshoot.

Oh Rylee..could you be any cuter.

Avery I could EAT YOU UP!!! She’s all about giving me a pose.

SISTERS!! I picture Olivia and Jillian doing this one day.

My favorite part of family shoots is when I get to shoot just the mom and dad. Love doesn’t expire and just because you aren’t a bride and groom doesn’t mean you don’t need pictures of yourself with the one you love. To me..that love over time gets even stronger. The sparks…they still fly!! Ow ow!!

Yes they bought this to hang over their bed. ME to the freakin OW!! LOOOOVEEE it.

Hollie - it’s a bit ridiculous how beautiful you are. INSIDE and OUT!

I know…I’m smilin too!!!

Thank you Johnny and Hollie for letting me photograph your family. Capturing your love for one another is a true gift.

Love you,

Heather