Gina has been my best friend since I can remember. Gina and I were in the same second grade class when I moved to Riverside and we have been friends ever since. Almost everyday from seventh grade until recently (when we were forced to grow up and become adults), we spent together. She is one of the strongest women I know and if I ever need it, she sets me straight in a minute. No joke, she’s ruthless! She is my best friend and my sister and I am so happy to have her next to me on my speacial day!

Tanya is my sister by blood and my friend by choice. She is the part of my childhood that can never be lost. I have watched her grow and develop into a wonderful woman and mother. Nobody will ever know the things we share and the bond we have. Ill admit there were times as kids that we wanted to and even tried to kill each other but those experiences have only made our relationship stronger. I am so proud of my sister for growing into such a wonderful person and an inspirational mother.

Tara is my heart. Since she was born when I was already 16 years old, she is more like a child to me than my sister. I love her unconditionally and will always protect and care for her. Whether she likes it or not she basically has three mothers who are always bossing her around. Tara is my special little princess (even though she is becoming a tween…at least she doesn’t like Justin Bieber). Regardless, I am so pleased at the young lady she is becoming and the lifelong friendship we will share.

Jessica and I have had some of the most fun and memorable times together. I met Jessica when I was 18 at a New Year’s Eve party. She was the funniest person there and I instantly gravitated towards her. She always cracks me up and isn’t afraid to be real with me. I will never forget the amazing memories we have shared together (the stuffed horse at the fair-inside joke)! I will always have a place in my heart for her and the amazing stories we often love to reminisce over.

Melissa is one of the sweetest people I know! I know I can always count on her if I’m feeling upset or down. She always has an ear and a heart to listen. Melissa and I met in college while discussing politics and I instantly fell in love with her! We literally have the same brain (but she is much nicer than me).

Cecilia has been my longest friend and we have so many memories throughout the years. I remember in sixth grade her mother came over and told my mother not to allow us to listen to Sublime because of the horrible lyrics. Throughout the years, even if we don’t get to see each other that often, our history together will always keep our friendship strong.

Deanna is my future sister in law and the mother of my newest nephew. She is a kind and loving person and I can always depend on her. She and I have shared many laughs together and I look forward to the many years we will spend growing our friendship. She is more than just a sister in law; she is also my close friend.

Mike is not only my brother but he is my best friend. He has always been there for me through thick and thin. I have learned a great deal from my big brother and I look up to the big guy. Not many people have a relationship like Mike and I have. We literally did everything together as kids and as adults we like completely different things. But, we still have our childhood heroes (pretty much the cast of Expendables). I love Mike to death and I wouldn't have anyone else as my best man!

I met Brendan when I started working at Albertsons. We because good friends very quickly even though he loved to team up with my older brother and find ways to piss me off during the workday. Brendan is a true best friend who is always there when I need him to be. I have a bond with Brendan that is pretty amazing. We have tons of the same interests and we love going to death metal shows. Brendan’s friendship is something to be truly cherished and I love him not only as a best friend but also as my brother.

Shawn is my life-long best friend. We have been through so much together throughout 16 years.  We share many hobbies and have done so many activities together such as surfing, skating, snowboarding, paint balling, golfing and more! Shawn and I have worked together at three different jobs from Castle Park to TapouT and we started our own Web Development Partnership business. Shawn is a friend who will always help out and never ask for anything in return. I have an unspoken bond with my boy Shawn and when we are together we usually laugh our ass off at inside jokes. I am going to be friends with Shawn for the rest of my life and I love him like a brother. Like a brother who is a "Male Model."

Wolfman is one of my closet friends and I hang out with him more than anyone. Once a week we get together and write music we love. He is my guitarist, my friend, and like a brother to me. We were the dark students at our College, known for our creations that made our fellow classmates stomachs turn. We have so much in common that sometimes I feel we share the same mind. I am thrilled to have him stand with me at my wedding and I look forward to many more years of memories with him.

When I first met Butcher we hated each other! I came to Albertsons from Stater Bros. and was a hot shot who knew everything and did not like "Hitler like" authority. But over the years Butcher and I fought through our battles and became extremely close. Aaron was tough on us for good reasons and helped mold us into men. That little shit is a wise man that not only taught me valuable life lessons but also pushed me to do great things in my life. He helped motivate me to go to college and move out on my own. I owe a lot to Aaron Butcher and I wouldn’t be the person I am today without him. He is a true friend that I will keep for a lifetime. Aaron is a class act and honest friend who will always be there for me and always have my back. If someone asked me to define Aaron Butcher I would say, "He is one of a kind".

Jake is my little cousin whom I share a lot of the same passions with (mostly zombies!). I remember when Jake was a little baby and now he is a grown man. When we were kids he always tried to get him to play football to make him tough, but we ended up breaking his collarbone. Jake however grew up into a genuine stand up guy. I couldn't be happier for my little cousin and I am proud to have him stand by me in my wedding line.

Brandon is one of my oldest and best friends. We go way back to when we were 13 years old. We met in 7^th grade and became friends instantly. A passion for skateboarding brought us together as kids and a passion for music brought us even closer as adults. He is not only my friend but my musical inspiration as well. He taught me everything I know about playing the drums. In fact, Brandon gave me his old drum set and countless other drum hardware throughout the years. He is a very caring and loving guy and is definitely a friend who would give you the shirt off his back… literally I think Brandon has given me at least five or six shirts right off his back because I made a comment about liking it. I love Brandon to death and I am honored to have him in my wedding.