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speech for wedding: 9/15/07

1. thank guests from out of town
1. -great Detroit area(Go Blue if they beat Notre Dame), Chicago, Florida, Boston, LA and for all other guests from the area
2. special thanks to Aunt Dale for helping out on this special day
   
2. Comment about today: what a beautiful day, always dreamed of having my wedding at a place like this, naturally a golf course, how beautiful everybody looks today especially my wonderful new wife
3. This day would not be possible without some important people:
1. The Doctor-The best man-What can I really say for the guy that threw me 2 bachelor parties? You are always there for me. Scott: I do appreciate your kindness and generosity. I will try to repay you for your generosity by giving you a few sets here and there in tennis. I also want to thank you for giving me sound advice on almost daily basis. It was great being your teammate recently for a tennis league. There was a special moment that I will never forget when you rejoiced my victorious 3 setter to get us into the playoffs. Thanks for supporting us and being a mensch and best man
2. Dad and Sandy: You guys have been extremely supportive during this whole process. You threw us a wonderful family picnic in June that we will never forget. We appreciate your kindness and thank you for your support. A while ago my dad gave me some advice about finding a life partner. He said when you are not looking for love, you will find it. He also said to enjoy life and what you love to do and love will come into your life. Dad, you were absolutely right! Thanks for your love and support and thanks for being such an integral part of my life.
3. Walt-Diane-Cheryl: I am fortunate to have such a wonderful new family to be a part of. You are such a gracious and giving people and I thank you for all that you have done and do for me. Your love for your family and friends is remarkable and extremely appreciated. Diane and Walt and Cheryl: You have done a fantastic job in putting this party together. You have gone above and beyond any expectations we had . You have been extremely thoughtful and respectful in the process. We appreciate it immensely and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Cheryl: you have been awesome in allowing us to put our gifts in your 2nd bedroom. I have no idea how we can have done it without you. Thank you.
4. Mom: I wanted to acknowledge how much I appreciate what you have done for me. I know it may be difficult at times but I can tell you that you mean so much to me. Through all your hard work during my childhood, you have allowed to me have a great life. You have given me strength and confidence to be the person I am today. You also have given Trish and I one of the biggest joys of our life when you selected the best dog in the world in Bogey: aka Lebradoodle. I wanted to thank you for not only being there today but playing a very important role in my life. Your love and support is appreciated. Also, thanks to you and dad for throwing us a wonderful party last night.
5. Trish-Last but not certainly not least, I would like to thank you Trisha. You are my Shining Star Wish Come Through... You not only look spectacular today but you look spectacular every day. Your love and kindness to me are not overlooked and I appreciate you as a person and now my wife. This is the happiest I have ever been and I love you so much.
   
6. Everybody: thanks for celebrating with us today and Have fun and Let's Party!
   

Trisha Louise Werner

Who knew? Who knew that I, Andrew Lebus would be getting married on September 15th,

2007 to you, Trisha Werner.

Who knew that I would be so lucky and fortunate to meet such a wonderful, caring, respectful,

cute, family-oriented, athletic, fashionable, humorous, sentimental woman that loves the

Giants more than me? And....you would be my life partner, too. I guess they say "good things

happen to good people"and this case, great things happen to good people. I could not be happier

with the choice I made to ask for your hand in marriage that balmy night in Maui at the

Sheraton November 25, 2006. It turns out that is your parents anniversary which was not

known to me but was mentioned after you said yes. And they also mentioned that we need to

celebrate in Hawaii every November 25th for the next 100 years. I can not say that will happen

every year but I can tell you that we will travel to many places in our lifetime and we will enjoy

life to its fullest whether it be watching baseball, walking Bogey on the beach, shopping, going to

concerts and dining and entertaining with friends and family. And perhaps, if you like, playing

"May I" on various Saturday nights. We will even dance gracefully (or not) with each

other. One of the attributes I love about you, Trish, is your ability to be a girly girl with your

strong sense of fashion but on the flip side, you love sports. Of course, you cohesively use both

to your advantage as you wear black and orange to all Giants games. I love the fact you know

what you want whether it be Popcorn with loads of butter or Tarter Sauce or even thinly

sliced chicken. I try and try and try to make logic about what kind of culinary delights you like

and dislike. And I know I will probably never figure out it! But that is ok, Trisha. I love you

the way are and I have still have to constantly remind myself how lucky and fortunate I am to

have walked down the aisle with you at Adam and Jenn's wedding in 2004 . I would never have

guessed in a thousand years that I would be walking down the aisle with you today in front of

your most hospitable and wonderful family and friends. Trisha, you are truly a unique, special

person and I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. I have waited 38 years to find

that certain woman that understands me and loves me for who I am and I am fortunate to tell

you that I know now. I love you, Trisha with all my heart and I could not be happier to

be your husband and life partner.

Bogey completes training level 1

the little guy finished his rigorous regimen of training with Martina. Well, actually it was not too rigourous but it was fun and effective. The trainining is really for the owners as they instill good habits of the 4 legged beasts. Bogey was praised and fed and praised and fed for the last 6 weeks as he learned how to sit, stay, leave it. He also learned who the alpha dogs were~~his owners. Trish and I went to 5 of the 6 classes this summer. I, Andrew, only went to 4. I felt I could do this as I am with him quite a bit during his formative years(puppy years). Our instructor, Martina, even commented how easy he is and well mannered. And believe it or not, I did not pay her to say this:-) All in all, it was a well-needed training for us and we got a lot of it and Bogey progressed very nicely. I think we will benefit in the long run with a well mannered little guy.