I don't know what to say other than thank you for showing me what it means to have someone there for me when I really need someone to talk to. I miss waking up on the weekends and crawling into bed and watching the news, or sitting downstairs on the couch and watching The Office with you. Now that I am in college, there are no more weekends like that, no more amazing home cooked meals that you make so well and I miss that terribly, but I know that every time I come home, you always make my favorite meal just for me.

My favorite time we have ever spent together just the two of us was when you took me to see my second Yankees game when Mom and Abbey went to go see a concert. I was so excited to spend that time with you and it seriously was a great night. Having quality time just you and me meant a whole lot and I really enjoyed every second of it.

You have always been there for me, but mostly for my mother and you have given her this love that I can one day hope to share with someone just like you two. You two are seriously the definition of what it is to love and I can't imagine mom with anyone else but you.

I feel like I should have said this during my toast at the wedding, but I'm writing this to tell you just how much you mean the world to me and how much I see you as my father. I have also gained a loving sister and brother from you coming into my life and I have never thought that would have ever happened to me. I love them so much and wouldn't trade our little family for the world. You have protected me for the past eight years and I know you will continue to do so and I can't thank you enough for that. I love you so much, Vincent!