Birth Statistics
Birth Statistics
Richard was born 27/12 1980 at 1.02 pm at a very healthy weight of 10 lb. 11 1/2 oz. (4.86 kg).. Richard was about 4 hours old in this photo.
Richard was born 27/12 1980 at 1.02 pm at a very healthy weight of 10 lb. 11 1/2 oz. (4.86 kg).. Richard was about 4 hours old in this photo.
Richard a couple of hours after I gave birth. Richard was born 54 cm long (21 1/4 inches) with a head circumferance of 38 cm (15 inches) ..
Richard a couple of hours after I gave birth. Richard was born 54 cm long (21 1/4 inches) with a head circumferance of 38 cm (15 inches) ..
Richard a few hours old with his very proud Dad, Martin Terence Cole
Richard a few hours old with his very proud Dad, Martin Terence Cole
Richard's sister, Andrea (15 months old) and his grandparents Harry and Marj Cole, 7 hours after Richard's birth.
Richard's sister, Andrea (15 months old) and his grandparents Harry and Marj Cole, 7 hours after Richard's birth.
I was concerned Andrea would be jealous of her baby brother. When we arrived home from hospital I popped him on the floor so Andrea could "play" with him. She was ever so gentle with him.
I was concerned Andrea would be jealous of her baby brother. When we arrived home from hospital I popped him on the floor so Andrea could "play" with him. She was ever so gentle with him.
Leanne with her baby brother Richard. Leanne is 5 3/4 years old, and Richard is a 2 weeks old.
Leanne with her baby brother Richard. Leanne is 5 3/4 years old, and Richard is a 2 weeks old.
Big sister Michelle, 8 years old, with her 3 week old baby brother, Richard.
Big sister Michelle, 8 years old, with her 3 week old baby brother, Richard.
Milestones
Milestones
Bathtime with big sisters Michelle 7, Leanne 5 and Andrea 15 months old. Richard 2 weeks old. Love how Richard gazes lovingly at his Dad, Martin..
Bathtime with big sisters Michelle 7, Leanne 5 and Andrea 15 months old. Richard 2 weeks old. Love how Richard gazes lovingly at his Dad, Martin..
5 months old with his Dad.
5 months old with his Dad.
Richard 6 months old and Andrea 21 months old.
Richard 6 months old and Andrea 21 months old.
1981 - 4 months old with his mum Christine.
1981 - 4 months old with his mum Christine.
1981 - Richard 4 months old.
1981 - Richard 4 months old.
Richard 6 months old, with his great-grandparents Emily and George Manners, (my grandparents Darl & Nung Nung as they were known as by the family).
Richard 6 months old, with his great-grandparents Emily and George Manners, (my grandparents Darl & Nung Nung as they were known as by the family).
1981 - Richard with my father, his grandfather Paull Manners (Pappa)
1981 - Richard with my father, his grandfather Paull Manners (Pappa)
Luke, Melanie and Richard. 5 months old.. The 3 meet whist in hospital, just after they were born. The three families remain close friends. The "kids" loved getting together for nights out
Luke, Melanie and Richard. 5 months old.. The 3 meet whist in hospital, just after they were born. The three families remain close friends. The "kids" loved getting together for nights out
1981 - Look at me... 5 months old and pulling himself up on furniture.
1981 - Look at me... 5 months old and pulling himself up on furniture.
1981 - With his Dad Martin, at 7 months old.
1981 - With his Dad Martin, at 7 months old.
1981 - Starting to crawl at 9 months old.
1981 - Starting to crawl at 9 months old.
1981 - 10 months old.
1981 - 10 months old.
1981 - Richard didn't like Santa very much when he was 11 3/4 months old. That soon changed in a few years time.
1981 - Richard didn't like Santa very much when he was 11 3/4 months old. That soon changed in a few years time.
1981 With his Dad Martin and Mum Christine
1981 With his Dad Martin and Mum Christine
1981 - With his Auntie Jenny (Christine's sister)
1981 - With his Auntie Jenny (Christine's sister)
1981 - Typical boy he loved the mud when he was little.
1981 - Typical boy he loved the mud when he was little.
1981 With his sisters Michelle (in pink) Leanne (in yellow) and Andrea
1981 With his sisters Michelle (in pink) Leanne (in yellow) and Andrea
1981 - 11 months old and still not walking. Richard was nearly 13 1/2 months old before he walked.
1981 - 11 months old and still not walking. Richard was nearly 13 1/2 months old before he walked.
Christmas 1981. Richard was becoming very sleepy. Since he was around 5 months old he didn't want a morning sleep but would nap for around 30 minutes in the afternoon.
Christmas 1981. Richard was becoming very sleepy. Since he was around 5 months old he didn't want a morning sleep but would nap for around 30 minutes in the afternoon.
1981.Happy 1st Birthday Richard, with sisters Michelle,Leanne & Andrea.Richard's great-grandmother made the birthday sponge cake. His big party with family & friends was a few weeks earlier.
1981.Happy 1st Birthday Richard, with sisters Michelle,Leanne & Andrea.Richard's great-grandmother made the birthday sponge cake. His big party with family & friends was a few weeks earlier.
1981 Ahh I love bath time. Cheeky children had played with textas I had forgotten to put away. Thank goodness they only decorated themselves and not the walls lol Richard with sister Andrea.
1981 Ahh I love bath time. Cheeky children had played with textas I had forgotten to put away. Thank goodness they only decorated themselves and not the walls lol Richard with sister Andrea.
1982 January.. Swimming with his Dad
1982 January.. Swimming with his Dad
1982 Trent, Richard and Kimberley. These 3 were born within a couple of weeks of each other. Went to kinder and then Keysborough Primary School together. Friends till Richard's passing.
1982 Trent, Richard and Kimberley. These 3 were born within a couple of weeks of each other. Went to kinder and then Keysborough Primary School together. Friends till Richard's passing.
1982 Ouch Richard fell down his Auntie Beppie's back steps. He was 15 months old.
1982 Ouch Richard fell down his Auntie Beppie's back steps. He was 15 months old.
1982 Richard with his sisters, Michelle, Leanne (her 7th birthday) Andrea, Dad Martin, my Dad Pappa Paull and Great Grandparents Darl, (Emily) and Nung Nung (George)
1982 Richard with his sisters, Michelle, Leanne (her 7th birthday) Andrea, Dad Martin, my Dad Pappa Paull and Great Grandparents Darl, (Emily) and Nung Nung (George)
1982 Richard was scared of the beach when he first saw it in September 1982, It didn't help that it was cold and windy either.
1982 Richard was scared of the beach when he first saw it in September 1982, It didn't help that it was cold and windy either.
1982 Richard decided the beach wasn't for him when he first laid eyes on it back in Sept. 1982. How things would change in a couple of years when he "lived" at the beach as often as he could
1982 Richard decided the beach wasn't for him when he first laid eyes on it back in Sept. 1982. How things would change in a couple of years when he "lived" at the beach as often as he could
1982 with sister Andrea. These two were such great friends.
1982 with sister Andrea. These two were such great friends.
1983 Richard was always on the go. Never one to sit still. Trampolining watched by his grandpa Harry & mum Christine. He also climbed fences or trees, or onto the 2nd storey roof of our home
1983 Richard was always on the go. Never one to sit still. Trampolining watched by his grandpa Harry & mum Christine. He also climbed fences or trees, or onto the 2nd storey roof of our home
1983 with sisters Michelle 10, Leanne 8 and Andrea 3 3/4 , Richard 2 1/2
1983 with sisters Michelle 10, Leanne 8 and Andrea 3 3/4 , Richard 2 1/2
1983 Andrea and Richard with their new kittens. They loved looking after them.
1983 Andrea and Richard with their new kittens. They loved looking after them.
1984 It has been a hard day.
1984 It has been a hard day.
1985 - With sister Andrea (not quite 6), and baby sister Vanessa (3 months old). Richard (4 3/4 years old) grew up to be very protective of his baby sister.
1985 - With sister Andrea (not quite 6), and baby sister Vanessa (3 months old). Richard (4 3/4 years old) grew up to be very protective of his baby sister.
1985 - Richard's first car - December (Christmas)
1985 - Richard's first car - December (Christmas)
1984 At a friend's court Christmas BBQ with sister Andrea.
1984 At a friend's court Christmas BBQ with sister Andrea.
1985 January 1st - with sisters Michelle, Leanne and Andrea. Vanessa would be born in 5 months' time.
1985 January 1st - with sisters Michelle, Leanne and Andrea. Vanessa would be born in 5 months' time.
1985 - Kinder portrait June
1985 - Kinder portrait June
1985 - Kinder May. Richard is in the top row second from right.
1985 - Kinder May. Richard is in the top row second from right.
1985 May. Richard adored his new sister, Vanessa. With his Dad and Grandpa Harry (Martin's Dad)
1985 May. Richard adored his new sister, Vanessa. With his Dad and Grandpa Harry (Martin's Dad)
December 1985
December 1985
1985 - Richard with his older sister Andrea and younger sister Vanessa
1985 - Richard with his older sister Andrea and younger sister Vanessa
1986 Keysborough Park Primary School - Prep Photo.
1986 Keysborough Park Primary School - Prep Photo.
1986 - First day of school for Richard (Prep) and Andrea was going into grade 1.
1986 - First day of school for Richard (Prep) and Andrea was going into grade 1.
1986 Prep. Photo - Richard 3rd bottom right. Keysborough Park Primary School - Prep/G1. Richard was in a composite Prep/Grade 1 class when he started school.
1986 Prep. Photo - Richard 3rd bottom right. Keysborough Park Primary School - Prep/G1. Richard was in a composite Prep/Grade 1 class when he started school.
1986 -One of the many parades at Keysborough Park Primary School.. With friend Ellysha (with silver boots) Richard as a spaceman, Cameron and Becky as a star.
1986 -One of the many parades at Keysborough Park Primary School.. With friend Ellysha (with silver boots) Richard as a spaceman, Cameron and Becky as a star.
1986 - Richard with good friend Luke in prep. at Keysborough Park Primary
1986 - Richard with good friend Luke in prep. at Keysborough Park Primary
1986 Dec. Richard loved his Prep teacher Mrs McInnes.
1986 Dec. Richard loved his Prep teacher Mrs McInnes.
1987 Easter. Richard with sisters Andrea and Vanessa
1987 Easter. Richard with sisters Andrea and Vanessa
1986 November Gumbya Park fun with sisters Michelle & Andrea. Leanne & Vanessa aren't in this photis
1986 November Gumbya Park fun with sisters Michelle & Andrea. Leanne & Vanessa aren't in this photis
1986 November Gumbya Park fun.
1986 November Gumbya Park fun.
1986 December. Richard's birthday..he always was such a joker and loved performing. Here he is with Zodo the Clown.
1986 December. Richard's birthday..he always was such a joker and loved performing. Here he is with Zodo the Clown.
1987 Another favourite photo of Richard mucking around with two of his sisters..Andrea and Vanessa
1987 Another favourite photo of Richard mucking around with two of his sisters..Andrea and Vanessa
1987. Richard would now live at the beach if he could. So different from a few years ago.
1987. Richard would now live at the beach if he could. So different from a few years ago.
1987 - With friends Ellysha and Kimberley at the school concert. Rock and Roll theme.
1987 - With friends Ellysha and Kimberley at the school concert. Rock and Roll theme.
1987 Andrea 8 years old, Vanessa 2 1/2 years old and Richard 7 years old.
1987 Andrea 8 years old, Vanessa 2 1/2 years old and Richard 7 years old.
1987 Grade 1 Keysborough Park Primary School.
1987 Grade 1 Keysborough Park Primary School.
1988 Vanessa and Richard's favourite photo of each other. This photo shows just how much these two loved each other. Christmas 1988.
1988 Vanessa and Richard's favourite photo of each other. This photo shows just how much these two loved each other. Christmas 1988.
1988 with Grandma Marj and Grandpa Harry (Martin's Parents) Mum Christine, sisters Andrea and Vanessa... It was very sunny and everyone was squinting..lol.
1988 with Grandma Marj and Grandpa Harry (Martin's Parents) Mum Christine, sisters Andrea and Vanessa... It was very sunny and everyone was squinting..lol.
1988. Dress up day at Cubs. Off to the races for Melbourne Cup Day.
1988. Dress up day at Cubs. Off to the races for Melbourne Cup Day.
1988. With his Uncle Alan and Grandpa Harry (his Dad Martin's brother and father) his sister Andrea and Mum Christine.
1988. With his Uncle Alan and Grandpa Harry (his Dad Martin's brother and father) his sister Andrea and Mum Christine.
1988 Martin built a go-kart for Richard to race at a Cub Scouts outing.
1988 Martin built a go-kart for Richard to race at a Cub Scouts outing.
1989 - Go Kart racing at Cubs.
1989 - Go Kart racing at Cubs.
1989 - Richard with cousin Luke.
1989 - Richard with cousin Luke.
1989 Cousins... Richard holding Lisa, Andrea holding Matthew, Luke, Emily and sister Vanessa.
1989 Cousins... Richard holding Lisa, Andrea holding Matthew, Luke, Emily and sister Vanessa.
1989 Richard found a lizard.
1989 Richard found a lizard.
1989 Cub Scouts Mother's Day Celebration Dinner.
1989 Cub Scouts Mother's Day Celebration Dinner.
1990 Richard with Mum Christine, sister Vanessa, Great Grandparents Emily & George, Grandfather Paull and sister Leanne
1990 Richard with Mum Christine, sister Vanessa, Great Grandparents Emily & George, Grandfather Paull and sister Leanne
1990 Ist day of Grade 4. Richard's new school is at Haileybury College. He went to Haileybury from Grade 4 to Year 12. Andrea is on her way to Keysborough Park Primary School Grade 5.
1990 Ist day of Grade 4. Richard's new school is at Haileybury College. He went to Haileybury from Grade 4 to Year 12. Andrea is on her way to Keysborough Park Primary School Grade 5.
1990.. with sisters Leanne, Andrea and Vanessa and Richard's Mum Christine and Dad Martin.
1990.. with sisters Leanne, Andrea and Vanessa and Richard's Mum Christine and Dad Martin.
1990 Pirates Night at Cub Scouts with the Dad's for Fathers Day.
1990 Pirates Night at Cub Scouts with the Dad's for Fathers Day.
1990 Richard's 10th Birthday PopCorn Cake. A big disaster, I made it the day before instead of on the day and it had set solid. The kids had fun kicking it around as a football outside. lol.
1990 Richard's 10th Birthday PopCorn Cake. A big disaster, I made it the day before instead of on the day and it had set solid. The kids had fun kicking it around as a football outside. lol.
1991 after fishing..cleaning the fish ready to cook.
1991 after fishing..cleaning the fish ready to cook.
1988 - Richard became a fully-fledged Cub. The Cub Leaders were Carol and Cheryle, both family friends, with Cheryle's son Cameron, and Richard's good friend on the right of the photo.
1988 - Richard became a fully-fledged Cub. The Cub Leaders were Carol and Cheryle, both family friends, with Cheryle's son Cameron, and Richard's good friend on the right of the photo.
1988 Fun at Cub Scouts.
1988 Fun at Cub Scouts.
1988. Richard and good friend Cameron hamming it up.
1988. Richard and good friend Cameron hamming it up.
1990 - Richard and Ellysha were page boy and flower girl at Ellysha's older brother's Debutante Ball.
1990 - Richard and Ellysha were page boy and flower girl at Ellysha's older brother's Debutante Ball.
1990 - Richard's 10th birthday with sisters Andrea, Leanne and Vanessa.
1990 - Richard's 10th birthday with sisters Andrea, Leanne and Vanessa.
1991 September. Disneyworld with sisters Vanessa, Andrea and Leanne.
1991 September. Disneyworld with sisters Vanessa, Andrea and Leanne.
1991 - Richard had a "thing" for Elle McPherson. (He was posing with a cardboard cut out, but wishing it was Elle in person)
1991 - Richard had a "thing" for Elle McPherson. (He was posing with a cardboard cut out, but wishing it was Elle in person)
1991 - Andrea, Vanessa, Richard and Leanne loved meeting Eyeore at Disneyworld.
1991 - Andrea, Vanessa, Richard and Leanne loved meeting Eyeore at Disneyworld.
1992 - Richard and his best mate.. Gizmo
1992 - Richard and his best mate.. Gizmo
1992 12th Birthday with friends at laser tag.
1992 12th Birthday with friends at laser tag.
Richard went to Haileybury Keysborough Campus from Grade 4 to Year 12. He was a good student & loved computing, maths, the clarinet, & sport, especially basketball, football & tennis.
Richard went to Haileybury Keysborough Campus from Grade 4 to Year 12. He was a good student & loved computing, maths, the clarinet, & sport, especially basketball, football & tennis.
School Photo - Haileybury 1990 Grade 4.
School Photo - Haileybury 1990 Grade 4.
Grade 6 - School Photo Haileybury 1992
Grade 6 - School Photo Haileybury 1992
Year 7 - School Photo Haileybury 1993
Year 7 - School Photo Haileybury 1993
Year 9 - School Photo Haileybury 1995
Year 9 - School Photo Haileybury 1995
Year 10 - School Photo Haileybury 1996
Year 10 - School Photo Haileybury 1996
Year 11 - School Photo Haileybury 1997
Year 11 - School Photo Haileybury 1997
Year 12 School Photo Haileybury 1998
Year 12 School Photo Haileybury 1998