I remember praying before I was in any position I asked god for a meager list of things in a woman (myself still being a boy then). I asked that of course she be beautiful (duhhh)... And that she have a sense of humor. I requested from the almighty Gawd that she have a big butt and a smile... Seriously though I did put on my list. I also wanted someone that I could wrestle and play games with (not mind games... always remember to be specific God can have a warped sense of humor at times) yet still cuddle up with. I asked for a partner to build with that would see the best in me and know how to bring it out.

For those who know Anthony know that he is a "forever friend". He is genuinely a good person. The saying "better half" truly does apply here!

Phrases like "He's so sweet" and "Wow, he is so nice" are constantly heard from friends and family alike. But that's the thing - he's really that NICE guy with a great sense of humor. But what makes him absolutely cool is the 'dark side' of that humor that you don't always expect at first. He's so down to earth and plain easy to be around. His calmn nature and laid back attitude can put the most high strung person at ease...that would be me!

Through his actions and the way he chooses to live his life he challenges me to be more than what I am. More than what I thought I could be. His love makes me want to be better than I thought I could ever be. To live up to the person he sees me as. To grow every day.

Thank you baby for the true gift of love that you have given me.
Through your love I have learned to love me again.

I met Stacey December 31, 2005. She was trash talking at a nail salon, as she claimed (to my astonishment) that my freshly done french tip pedicure was done WRONG. I believe her phrasing was "wow they sure did make the white band thick". I laughed it off and gave her grief for ragging on a complete stranger, so to make up for it she introduced herself and we began chatting it up. We exchanged numbers before leaving and the friendship was born.

Stacey is one of those friends that is ALWAYS there for a good laugh and when needed even a good cry. She has been a support system and confidant in the bad times and my running mate when it was time to hang in the streets.

She is loved by so many people including me, she is truly my sister friend. I couldn't imagine anyone else I would rather have standing next to me as I promise my heart and my life to Anthony.

My little brother. Smooth talker with charm and wit. Soft spoken and thug if necessary. He’s my baby brother...he’s my heart. We have always had a special connection and to see him come into his own only makes us love him more. He is the third and youngest of us yet and he has managed to not only be himself but shine. A gifted young man with many talents he is truly a joy to be around and that’s why he’s the best man.

...As innocent as they look. I couldn't love these little girls more if they were from my very own flesh. These twin angles are full of spunk and energy. They are the brightest two young girls that I know.

My little big brother. A man after Gods own heart and one that I can trust with mine. Who better to entrust the duty of officiating this union. Forever brother and long time friend, he’s been there through the ups and downs. All of the tears and laughs, the unexplained that could only be felt. He was there from the beginning. As such we are elated to have him as a part of this wedding. He brings a unique sense of humor coupled with a realness forged in life’s experiences. A refreshing personality and truly my right hand man.