A Toast To Stephanie & Bob!!

From Dad

As father of the bride - I’m proud as I can be

Steph, you’ve given many happy memories - Of just you and me

When I gaze back on your youth - A smile comes to my face

And I’ll keep them forever - In a very special place!!

You were a fun little kid - And you really learned fast

Like when I coached you in softball - You were unsurpassed

With a batting average of 740 - Here was the trick

You learned to pull the ball - Then run to base real quick!!

And the time you and your girlfriends - Got a whole bunch of thrills

Throwing snowballs at cars - Then running for the hills

One filled with teenage boys - Stopped to give chase

All they found was little Lauren - With snow on her face!!

On your first day in Texas - Do you remember this, Steph

You were followed by some cows - And got scared half to death

For you didn’t realize - They were just following the fence

Curious about you - Oh, I’m sure it was tense!!

You played volleyball in high school - And you could have been good

But you wouldn’t cut your finger nails - Like you knew you should

But you found your nitch - And made us all quite proud

As Lt. Governor of the Kiwanettes - Giving speeches to the crowd!!

I can’t forget Bob - Who’s blood flows Michigan blue

For Michigan to beat Michigan State - That wish won’t come true

Though we don’t agree on football - It’s always good for a laugh

And you’ve made Stephanie quite happy - I must say on your behalf!!

There’s also little Ryan - A fine young man indeed

I welcome you both to our family - A little grandson is what I need

And Stephanie, I suspect - Since you’ve always been so mothering

Your family will get larger - With your love they’ll be smothering!!

At this moment of my life - I’d like each of you to know

My heart is filled with love - As I watch my family grow

So lets all raise our glasses - To the new bride and groom

We wish you both the happiest of lives - Each of us in this room!!