I titled this post "Colt" because for me, he is the reason that I was fortunate enough to become part of the Paul's life. Years ago, Heather and Al would come into the restaurant I was serving at. Her, wth her bright red hair and her Fluvogs. Al, tall, with that deep voice and head of silver hair. I would serve them and think to myself, how the hell do I get to be friends with these people? I was so drawn to them. Everyone was and still is. I was also struck with the way he spoke to Heather in front of friends and me, looked at her and admired her so much. It showed in their every moment between each other. A few years later Heather and I discovered that we were both pregnant, and actually only due a few weeks apart. AHA! This is my chance, lets be friends!! Haha. It worked. Over the months ahead we bonded over the joys and not so great things about being pregnant. Made plans for being mamas together. We couldn't wait. The day after. my daughter was born, Heather and Al were on their tour of the hospital in preparation for the arrival of their baby. They came into my hospital room to visit me. They were the first ones other than my family to meet her and hold her. Al made a joke about my boobs being on display to feed the baby and. how many boobs were in his future. He cracked me up and made me feel less awkward about it all. You could see how excited they were, and not. just for the boobs. Over the following years we all bonded over the rollercoaster of a ride called parenting. Many early mornings on their couch or mine (theirs was better), eating McDonalds pancakes and drinking coffee. Millions of photos of our kids together, eating, sleeping, crying, hiking, kissing. I am so thankful I got to be a part of this with them. A dream come true. Colt - Sweet boy. Words cannot express what I am feeling for you right now and about the days to come. But I want you to always know that you have the soul of a man inside you who wanted you so so badly. You have his ridiculous kind eyes that girls get dreamy over, his sense of humour and his joy for life. Your dad will be a part of you forever. Every time you ride your bike, swing a club, ski fast, see the lights of the groomers on the mountain at night, and every time you joke around with your mom. Heather - I love you. I love you. I love you. Al - From you I take away the image of a man who loves his son more than anything in this world. Watching you be Colt's father is magical and I only hope I can raise my son the way you have Colt. Thank you for letting me part of your journey. I will forever hold that in my heart. I love you three. xxoo Jess