Marianne and I have been friends since the beginning of college our Freshman year, August 1986. We lived next door to each other in the dorm and know all of each other's secrets! She has been there for me to pick up the pieces when I didnt want to share what happened with anyone else. And when I needed someone to bare my soul to she was the only one who could say the exact thing I needed to hear in those moments of being so raw. We have shared also in so many times of joy and wonderment in happiness and love. And we have been each other's protector when protection was so needed. She has allowed me to share in her daughter's life from the very beginning and I am so honored to be "Aunt Linda" in Cassie's life. I feel words limit me in my description of my feelings of sisterhood toward her. But that is exactly what she is to me, not just a girlfriend, but my sister.

Mary Beth and I have also been friends since the beginning of college, August 1986. We have shared Steeler Tailgates and Games, Penguins, Pirates and Duquesne Dukes events. Travel woes in Cleveland and spectacular tours and sunsets in Florida and the Keys! We have shared many a late night conversations about courage, boys and love. She has been my escape when I have needed a place to hide. She has made her home my home with an open door and my own key.

Marcy is the reason we are all getting together on September 24, 2011 in celebration! She was a girl I remembered from high school days with the fringed moccasins who always had a smile and a kind word to say. She is now one of my best girlfriends who has introduced me to the one man who has changed my life forever. She was the one I promised that if he broke my heart i would not blame her, but if it worked out, she would get all the credit! Marcy ~ have i remembered to thank you yet today?!??!!

I met Andrea on April 1, 2000 when she was a toothless 10-year-old. She is now 21 and beautiful inside and out. We will always be sisters but I am so proud to also call her my friend. We have been through so many ups and downs of life's events together. I cannot imagine my life without her. They say you can choose your friends but not your family.... well, Andrea IS my chosen sister. Sisters Forever.

Katie is one of the best things about getting married to Bobby; I will be related to her! She has made me feel a part of the family from so early on and I am so happy she will be such a big part of our Special Day! She is Bobby's great niece, an honor student and a cheerleader again this year. She always makes choices that make us all so proud!

Mia is another reason I am so excited to be marrying Bobby! The kids in his family are all so awesome! Mia is so pretty and im crazy about this little girl, but wow can she keep up with the boys and hold her own! Mia is Bobby's great niece, she is also a gymnast and loves to perform! She makes us all so proud!

Cassie has been a part of my life since before she was even born! I was at the hospital with her mom (Marianne) awaiting her arrival and was only the 3rd person to hold her after she was born. I am so happy to have been involved in her birthday parties, dance recitals, Girl's Weekends, sleepovers, and will continue to be excited to watch her grow up! My parents are her co-grandparents as she calls them Nanny Annie and Pappa Richie and I will always be so proud to be her Aunt Linda!

Chris is THE Best Man because he is MY Best Man. He is my Best Man. My Best Son. My Best Buddy. My Best Friend. My favorite fishing partner, little leaguer, and all around helper. In the last few years we have been through a lot together; times of great happiness and times where we didnt know what we would do next. But the one thing that we were sure of is that as long as we had each other we would get through it all. From the day I met Linda it was so important to me to have his acceptance and support and I felt so relieved and reassured when my son wanted us to be a family too. I LOVE you Skeeter!