I have known Missy for over 12 years. She has been by my side for half of my life. She is the one I turn to for advice because she will tell me the truth, regardless of if I may want to hear it or not. She understands me and accepts me and for that I could never thank her enough. Even though I don't live 5 minutes away from her anymore, I still know that she is always there for me no matter what. We have been through everything together and on the most special day of my life, there is nowhere else I would have her be than right by my side. 

Christina is the sister that I have always wanted. Even though we have only known each other a couple years, she understands me. She knows I won't dress up unless I have to, I could live off of bread and apple juice, and that I get crazy if I don't sleep.  She has welcomed me into her family even if she sometimes thinks I'm from a foreign country because I eat strange things or pronounce words differently. I'm so happy to finally have a sister and couldn't ask for a better one to be standing by my side. 

I have known Bree for over 11 years. I have been so lucky to have had this sweet girl in my life for so long. Bree is the one to help keep me in line and can always cheer me up. She will lovingly tell me the truth and also listen to my sometimes neverending stories. We have worked together since we were 16, (even if one of those years was at a questionable restaurant) and it's been a blast to work with one of my best friends. Now we are grown up, getting married (a month apart), and looking for "big girl jobs" but I know she will be by my side for whatever this next chapter of our lives brings and for that I am so thankful. 

I met Lexi at one of our favorite places, Cabana. For the past four years she has made working seem less like a job or obligation and more like a place to make ice cream with your best friends. We have laughed until we cried, shared endless amounts of stories, and only become closer. She knows what I'm thinking, even with just a look. She helps take care of all of our spoon babies and I can't wait to have her be a part of our big day, even if there may be superheros involved.

Liv is one of Zack's cousins and we hit it off right when we met. Even though we don't all get together as much as we would like to, we have a blast when we do. We have been doubled over in laughter as we tell stories, laugh at jokes, or watch people swing from trees. I look forward to only becoming closer with Liv and can't wait for her to be part of our big day!

I have known Leann for several years now since it has been awhile since we have both joined the Lord family. She knows what it is like to come into the family and be welcomed in with open arms. She can relate with me to the crazyness and has also given Zack and I the best gift of all with Addison. I look up to Leann as a role model because of the wonderful mother she is to her baby girl and can't wait to have them both be a part of our big day. 

This little girl has stolen my heart. Even at almost two years old, she has a huge personality. She lights up any room and loves to entertain. We love watching her explore, learn, and just be herself as she grows into a beautiful little girl. She makes us smile and laugh along with giving the best hugs and kisses. She is the cutest niece Zack and I could ever ask for and we can't wait for her to be a part of our special day. 

In the many adventures in the life of Zack Lord there has been one person who has been along for the trip from the beginning. Luke Lord of New Castle (PA) was born under the hot summer sky in the heat of Texas on July 1^st. He then waited 9 long years for the one thing that he wanted more than anything in this world: a baby brother.  He bestowed the very name of his baby brother, “Zachary.” Luke took it upon himself to make Zack tough enough to stand up against the strongest of foes. Beating him up countless times growing up, until one day he would be able to stand up for himself. Luke did that for Zack, teaching him many lessons along the way as a teacher, a mentor, and most of all a brother.

We knew the day would come, the day a suitor would come for my dear sister. We would test him, deny him until he deemed himself worthy. Andrew Pizzulo did just that. Andrew, the boyfriend of my sister for many years, has come into our family as one of our own. We would take on many challenges together, none bigger than commanding a league of men and women in a game of fantasy football. Andrew has become more than just the boy that was dating Christina, he's become a great friend. The only one we would ever deem worthy for our baby sister.

Flying though the air is something our ancestors only dreamed of. Travis Sean *Sebastian Sowers is doing just that. Being one of Zack’s oldest and dearest friends since the third grade, Zack and Travis have faced many trials and tribulations together. School, girls, asthma, boy scouts and band, they faced it all with great vigor and inhalers in hand. Travis is a brave and bold man, looking death in the eye and saying “Not today peanut butter, not today.” As the years have passed their friendship has grown stronger. Even as Travis soars through the skies their friendship has soared to the greatest of mountaintops.

*names have been changed

Hard work and determination pays off, brains beat brawn, and a first name is never of importance. Joshua Dunch and Zack have been friends since the 4th grade. They have been superstars of their 7th grade basketball (bench), and planned plenty of movie nights to bring their friends together. Though they differ in intellect and stature, their friendship has never once faltered. While they both reach for the greatest of success, they always make sure to look back at their roots. Roots of humble beginnings and roots of hope. Hope for a better tomorrow for themselves and their families. 

When a couple gets married both sides gain siblings. Though Emily didn’t have much luck receiving the siblings she did, Zack was very excited about getting another brother in his life.  Knowing the bond between Emily and Jarrett, Zack knew that Jarrett would soon become an important part of his life. Jarrett has welcomed me into the family and was almost as excited as I was about gaining a brother.