Rainbows Rainbows Everywhere

@paddedcell79 and Misty. Sonja’s Bestfriend came all the way from Missouri to visit her. This is epic for Sonja. To have someone so close to her to come so far to be here with her. I love it. (at Days Inn Orange Park/Jacksonville) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQKSEB8LYdQhqG3764a7D_kBavTHXIGvWB_HLQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Let us not forget what today means. It’s been 5 years, and we still can’t come together without fear…. HOWEVER. We will not let hate win. We are not afraid to love. We will never give up this fight for our equality and our ability to simply exist. We have not forgotten. We will never forget. We use this as fuel for our fight. #saytheirnames #onepulse #orlandostrong https://www.instagram.com/p/CQAjuRuL-GTbNW9nxMJWqM6DoWcDA2uw0Vdng00/?utm_medium=tumblr

#throwbackthursday to our wedding day 3/19/16 @clubcontinentalop Almost crying when I saw @paddedcell79 in her gown and looking more beautiful than I have ever seen, sharing all the kisses with my beautiful wife, and @eveleena catching my bouquet. Nothing has topped this day yet. Sonja is so beautiful and I was floored by her. She’s beautiful every day to me, but this day was extra special - she made the most beautiful bride I’ve ever seen in the whole world. Maybe I’m biased because she’s my wife, but y’all - I got the best one. 13 years together now has been the best years of my life. I couldn’t imagine one day of my future without her. (at The Club Continental) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP7o780LmZ1yy3matwzf3Jk37Na3soVEGgkIPg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Early morning thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPvaq3hL6Vm9cqoEtNNDeLiazHDf5S4WSFqGDM0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Bestfriend @momofboysoutnumbered thank you for getting this special gift for me from my baby. Now I need a picture for it! https://www.instagram.com/p/CPewJmZLjjPzm-QdlCVmhQerdNZ6C0nTBmB3VA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Jill for the win again!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CPeE8YHLNQe6l9sL1RWykHohLTOz6yukfxQ_Uk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

My sweet chunky butt baby. You’ve come so far from being my chunky butt to being my handsome amazing son who I am so proud of. I have been here since the beginning - hearing your heartbeat that very first time, your dad came in to our lives when you were 6 months old - and made sure you always had everything you ever wanted and needed, and then your stepmother came here just in time for kindergarten. You know how much I love you, and you know that you’re my best friend - but I want you to know just how proud of you I truly am. I can’t wait to see your first day of college and I can’t wait to see you graduate with your degree. I know you can do this and I’m here to support and uplift you however I can. I love you so much Alexander Xavier Cottle. Fly baby fly! https://www.instagram.com/p/CPdDHUbLM1tdQOcL7rY3wGaPEF057KTrB8PUEs0/?utm_medium=tumblr

And he got a plaque. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPce9sSrG6UeNvfQVVzyqEJullkzFiYsT6iMUg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Alexander’s diploma. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPce3-4LWaI38XENrngMO2gEBk6kRVq_4M2OQQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Alex and Lacey. I’m so happy she could be a part of today for him. 🥰🥰 https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcJ99VLvs0RvYwZCjBDuq_jG8BVvgYQgD-bik0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Everyone came. We showed out for Alex. https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcIZV6LWIE1xZ1CuC_lnAYALudN1UQJSM2qlY0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Fin. Part 2. See you in 2 years!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcIGTOrS3HOsQjH2qAbUHWr-2FuplbVRnuDJU0/?utm_medium=tumblr

YAY!!!!!! (at Ridgeview High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPcDJwqrobE3OnCz9YS2w9N-dufQ3wlVbCEigY0/?utm_medium=tumblr

It’s time!!!! (at Ridgeview High School) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPb3nz6LOjtD4uPxfdu1PBO-sH0_8GOH5k8bT00/?utm_medium=tumblr

You say that you’ve changed physically - but I see the same woman I have known for the greatest years of my life. From the day we met, almost 13 years ago now, to this very morning - I see the same woman. Every bit as beautiful and kind and loving and devoted as you were the day that you asked me if it was ok to say “I love you”. July 12th will forever be my favorite day of the year. It is the day we said I love you in 2008, it is the day we said I do in 2015, and it is the day that reminds me every year just how much I love you. I will never stop falling in love with you. I will never stop wanting you. I will never stop trying for us. Every day is a new adventure, and I can’t wait to give you the whole world. One country at a time. 🇬🇧 🏳️‍🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🌈🌎🌞🌕⭐️🐝👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩🥰😘 It’s a whole bunch of emojis that tell a little story that ultimately ends with one simple thought. “I loved you then, I love you now, and I will love you in every life after this one, until forever ends”. (at Orange Park, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPX5BP_LjhEe1t-J-26zXofVPHD9_r8hu9202o0/?utm_medium=tumblr

My improvised “sandwiches”. Cant have bread so - no bread. Cheese has to be low fat or fat free - so fresh mozzarella. No condiments because of sugar so - fresh salsa. Thin sliced ham. Even Sonja thought it was yummy!! But for real. This is FIRE!! Can be warmed for something hot and melty. (at Orange Park, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPV9YwPrzYnbH9KzwK4Mh8FUBcSfW78_6EL9XU0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Alexander Xavier Cottle Class of 2021 Ridgeview High School (at Downtown Jacksonville) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPPpgHcrnb-yIk-IkaKiy-JvOdvn7q-MljBB700/?utm_medium=tumblr