Hayley Straine
My baby girl, my heart and my soul, my one and only Hayley. I can not believe how fast time has gone by since this beautiful baby girl was placed in my arms. For the last 11 years it has been just the 2 of us and we did a pretty darn good job making a life for ourselves. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in crime to have shared memories with. You have made me so proud of you in so many ways I didn't think it was possible. I am looking forward to sharing this day with you because this wedding is as much for you as it is for me. I love you with all of my heart and so happy that you have Andy now to love you with his too. You deserve it baby girl!
Brianna Oki
I would like to introduce you to my very first baby... my sister Brianna, aka Bri. From the moment she was born she was mine and we had such a strong connection. This girl amazes me more and more everyday. She has turned into a beautiful, smart, independent woman despite so many obstacles life has thrown at her. She is working full time, going to school full time for social work, and still has time to be there for the ones she loves. I am so proud of who you are and what you are becoming. You are going to move mountains! Thank you for always being there for me when things get rough, and being an awesome auntie to Hayley, I love you very much seeester!
Kaitlin Oki
Last but certainly not least, I would like to introduce you to this amazing human being, my little sister Kaitlin. I don't even know how to begin to describe her. First of all, she is the smartest and most talented person I have ever known, she is literally amazing at everything she chooses to do. I have always envied her ability to throw herself into the things she has a passion for and succeed at everything. She has one of the biggest hearts out of anyone I know and really goes out of her way to make everyone feel loved and included. She is so genuine with everyone she meets and has the amazing ability of making friends with everyone. Kaitlin, I am so proud of who you have become as a woman, you are so strong and such a loving, kind, and peaceful soul which makes you so infectious to be around. You are a great role model and an amazing auntie to Hayley. I love you so much!
Mark Schneider
My dad. Not by blood, but where it really matters: in spirit and in action. He is one of the most hard working, genuine, and dependable people in my life. He has imparted so much knowledge to me in my lifetime; in everything from how to tie my shoes to how to drive a car to all those more abstract "life lessons" and "character building" situations. Mark is always there for me and supportive in any endeavors I may have, and is a foundation of who I am today and I respect the hell out of him.