The bride and groom are my pawrents. They rescued me from Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada. They give me lots of love and they work hard to give me a bright future and lots of toys and treats.
My favorite memory with mommy and daddy is when they saw me for the first time and decided to keep me forever.
Favorite memory of Mimi: When Mimi was still my roommate at Rebel Place, she decided it was a good idea to obnoxiously wake me up at 6am the day before my appointment for the DMV drivers' test to take it in advance. I passed the driving portion but failed my vision test because I didn't bring my glasses with me. The DMV worker wasn't too pleased but Mimi was like a proud mom.
Favorite memory of Keith: One year at EDC, Keith and I were waiting for everybody to come back from the port-a-potties. Because we were drunk beyond the legal limit, it seemed like a good idea at the time to lay on the grass and pretended to be amoebas. We spent a good while slithering on ground and threw grass at each other.
Favorite memory of Mimi: is when we had a sleepover and we both got drunk and went to bed but in the middle of the night Mimi was having breathing issues. I believe it was because of her asthma. She sat up from the bed and woke me up. I took one look at her and said "can you stop breathing?" not knowing that she was having issues at all; I just thought she was breathing loud. She just sat there in shock but it wasn't anything personal to her, I'm just not a great morning person. I'm sorry Mimi haha!
Favorite memory of Keith: was when we went to Japan and we all had to get on the bullet train. In Japan, the trains are always on time and will promptly leave the minute after the departure time. We completely did not know that. Keith and I got separated from Mimi and Ryan. The door closed on my suitcase. We saw our life flash before our eyes as we saw them through the window speeding away in another train. I turned around to Keith and asked him "what should we do?" and he said "I have no idea"...Then we sat in silence in another train for the next two hours, starving (we chose not to eat our bentos because our significant others would be mad) and worried. We eventually all met up in another prefecture 4 hours later.
Favorite memory of Mimi: I’ve known Mimi for a third of my life. We’ve shared so many memorable moments and experiences. My favorite would have to be our first EDC. It was a last minute thing and we didn’t have a group to go with but it didn’t matter because we made a lot of new friends and bonded over that weekend. On day 3 she was undecided if she wanted to go because she had work the very next day. However, I was able to convince her and even though she was reluctant to go, she still stayed with me until the conclusion of the event at 6am. I knew from that point on that I had a friend in Mimi who I can always depend on to be down and no matter what, it’ll always be a fun time.
Favorite memory of Keith: Keith has a wealth of wisdom and will always protect his friends. There’s so many moments to choose from all our Cali trips or when he protected all of our friends from my not-so-neighborly neighbor. My favorite memory is when we went to a Riff Raff concert. We started a mosh pit and at one point, my incredibly drunk self punched myself in the mouth. My lip was bleeding and Keith saw so he stopped the whole the mosh pit and yelled “WHO HIT MY BOY!?” I embarrassingly told him it was me that punched myself. He was confused at first but then we laughed about it and started moshing again. I can always count on Keith to have my back.
Favorite memory of Mimi: When I was 10 years old I played my first volleyball game in NYS. My cousins came into town and ate Miles (pronounced "ah-te" it means respect for older female relative) brought them all to my game. I didn’t know what she was up to until the game was over and the little gym we played in filled with cheers and yelling. Ate Miles had the cousins make signs for me and of course, she held hers up loud and proud. Yelling at the top of her lungs waving the sign as high as she could, ate Miles acted like I was some superstar. I wasn’t sure if I should be embarrassed or happy, but regardless I did feel like I was an olympian with my head in the clouds that day.
Favorite story with Keith: One weekend Ate Miles and Keith took me and my brother snowboarding up in mount Charleston for our first time. It was also the first time in a long time that I’d seen snow. So while me, Keith, and Ate Miles sat in the snow to rest I started building little snowballs and chucking them at Keith. I think I only threw about four little ones before I looked up and Keith had built one very large snowball just for me. It didn’t take him a second thought to chuck it right at me. I don’t even think he meant to nail me square in the face, but I do know that we all got a good laugh out of it.
Favorite memory of mimi: Mimi and I grew up together so I have too many to count or share. One that stands out most is the time she dropped her phone in the toilet and out of panic, she picked it up, all grossed out, then proceeded to wash it in the sink.
Favorite memory of Keith: the first time he came over was during my sister’s graduation party when he and mimi just started dating. he jumped right in with helping out and fit in with our family right away.
Favorite memory of Mimi: She was taking me to work one day and I was eating cup of noodles in her car. We were at a stop light and an old man hit us! We jolted forward, got noodle soup all over us and all over the car. We pulled over and not much damage was done to the car so she told the guy it was ok. She looked at her car and said, “oh well” and continued to drive me to work. We also would go to the mall when we were younger and try to get matching shirts…. Once we got a bright green shirt that said, “Got God?” on it. It was pretty classic.
Favorite memory of Keith: Once when I went over to visit Morty and Summer. Keith, Mimi and I sat down to eat, and we started talking about engagement rings. Mimi insisted on a Lab grown diamond and I will never forget Keith’s face. He said, “Hell no.. I will not let you walk around in some fake diamond (he didn't know that lab diamonds are real diamonds). When someone comes and tests it they’ll say I’m cheap!” I could not stop laughing while Mimi sat there with the most serious look on her face. Needless to say, that’s when I knew she found the right one. He has the best.. and only wanted her to have the best. Even though he knew she would say yes even if It was a ring pop… He made her dreams come true.
My favorite memory of Mimi: is when we would go to Buffet at Asia just to eat baked mussels. She lived right down the street so it was so easy to give into our cravings. It was worth it every time. I can always count on Mimi to come with me to get good food!
My favorite memory of Keith: is when we went to Beyond Wonderland in the Bay Area with a small group of friends. I got to show him and our friends around the Bay Area since I grew up there. It was so much fun!
My favorite memory of Mimi and Keith: is when they first started dating. Me and Niko just moved into our first apartment and we invited them over for breakfast. We made waffles and just talked and hung out. It seems like such an insignificant day, but I remember it clearly. When they left I remember thinking that I loved them together and it was cool to have another couple to hang out with in our group. That’s when I knew they were meant to be. It just felt so natural.
Favorite memory of Mimi: The past decade alongside mimi have come with many many stories. It’s so difficult to pick one memory, but this will perfectly define us as a duo. One night, Mimi and I needed to let loose. We decided randomly to attend this concert in the desert (EDC). Mimi found a ticket quickly. Unfortunately.I couldn’t find a ticket and the night was getting later. Mimi was determined not to let that deter us from a great night.
We parked. I got nervous, but Mimi remained optimistic and knew all would work out. We quickly got into the concert and laughed in disbelief. It was one of my greatest memories as I knew Mimi would never leave me behind. Mimi, like that day and always, I will be by your side to support you on the best day of your life!
To the Richards!
Favorite memory of Keith: This story is so rich, it’s something that sends us both into laughing like hyenas. One night, after a long night of drinking with Mimi. It was super late and I was talking to Mimi. We were in the living room and I noticed the new plant. I got up and close to the plant with pure fascination. I’m talking to Mimi, asking if the plant was really or fake. I don’t get a response, and proceed to further assess the plant. The plant had a tall frame and soft leaves. Keith walks down the stairs and sees me talking to a plant and asks if I was cool!
Realization hits in as I turn around and I see Mimi in a deep slumber. We laugh uncontrollably.
Note, the plant was plastic and is sitting beautifully in the living room.
Favorite memory of Mimi: is when we went on a cruise to Mexico. Mimi got the unlimited drink package and being the good friend she is, she didn’t want me to have to pay for the drink package also. So obviously she had me pretend to be her all weekend and share her pass haha! The best part was on the last night when we were in the nightclub, the bartender finally denied me because he realized I was clearly not Miles Ramos. Probably because Mimi and I look nothing alike But Mimi went up there and got mad at him for denying me drinks - even though we were completely in the wrong hahaha!
My favorite memory of Keith: is when we were at Life is Beautiful one year. Before the concert, we all filled a few water bottles with tequila to sneak in. Later in the night, it was burning hot and I was dying of thirst. So I asked everyone for water.. Keith then hands me what he THOUGHT was water. So I took a giant gulp of warm tequila. Omg. I freaked out and told Keith that was definitely not water! Haha but Keith was already pretty drunk at this time so he didn’t believe me! So he took the “water” bottle from me and chugged it to prove it was water. Bad idea Keith! He spit the tequila out everywhere and we just died laughing. Maybe that will teach us to sneak alcohol into a concert!
Favorite memory of Mimi: There are too many great memories with Mimi! We’ve had so many amazing nights and crazy morning-after stories to share with one another. If I had to pick one of my favorite memories with Mimi, it would have to be her 5-Hour Energy Party (you’re gonna have to ask me about that one haha!) or the first day I met Mimi. I like to tell people that the first day we met, I ended up sleeping over at some random girl’s house. LOL! Mimi is fun, lively, bold, confident and full of smiles. The first day I met Mimi, we immediately bonded and I knew I found a friend for life. I am so happy for my wonderful friend, and excited to be a part of her big day!
Favorite memory of Keith: Keith is hands down one of the coolest, chillest people to be around! Every time we have a group gathering, Keith is nothing but smiles and great energy. My favorite memory with Keith is when he showed us his dance moves at mine and my husbands’ wedding. Oppa Gangnam Style! (P.S. Still sorry that V elbowed you in the face on the dance floor!)
My favorite memory with mommy is the very first time I saw her, she was sitting on the grass and I sat on her lap then she let me drive the car home. My favorite memory with daddy is when he took me to mountains to go hiking and we played fetch in the dirt. Mommy wasn't very happy when we got home, but we had a blast!
Favorite memory of Keith: Is there a limit to this thing!? I’ve known this man since we were in diapers. Being the only child in my family, he is truly the brother I never had. I’m not going to go into all that mushy stuff here, I’ll save that for my power point presentation on the big day. I would have to say the most recent and the best memory I had with my brother, was when he planned a surprise birthday party for me. We all planned to go out to eat that day. Lyra and I were ready to meet everybody at the beach. I called all my friends to see if they were already at the restaurant, but no one answered their phones…I was like ok what is going on here! So, I called JR 8 times and he didn’t answer until the 8th call. He said, “bro my bad I stopped by this condo to hang out with some friends for a little bit” Keep in mind it’s already 10:00pm and we still haven’t eaten so I’m getting MAD …ON MY BIRTHDAY! I called him again and this time he said, “come through and meet all the people first and we’ll go eat after.” In my own words I said, “Man bro, F*** them people man, I don’t know them!” He said “come on man this party is lit” I hung up on him. He texted me the room number and said, “just pick me up.” So, I got out and went to the room, I knock, and JR opens the door. He immediately hides behind the door, and I want to say about 20 + friends all yelled out “SURPRISE!” I literally went from super mad to almost about to cry because I thought no one wanted to hang out with me on my birthday. After all the dust settled, I asked JR “why did you hide behind the door when you opened it?” He said, “Bro I thought you were going to kill me man!”
Favorite story of Mimi: The first time we actually hung out with Mimi was at a beach condo when they visited. Let me tell you, we got LIT! It was just the 6 of us and she introduced this witchcraft drinking game and got us drunk super quick. I don’t remember the name of the game, but I remember it involved some balls, cups and a lot of yelling, None the less we had a blast! and after spending the weekend with Mimi and JR, I knew she was the right person for my brother.
Favorite memory of Keith: Oh man, I have to pick only one? Whether it be shenanigans from our younger years, drunken adventures, crazy group trips, growing pains, or heartbreak I have a lifetime of great memories with JR. If I had to pick a moment that jumped into my head when asked, it would have to be when he gave the best man speech at my wedding. He was concerned for weeks if it was "good enough" and when he read it the entire room and I were in tears. That moment reaffirmed me that I could not have asked for a better brother.
Favorite memory of Mimi: is actually my first memory of Mimi. JR surprised us by coming back to town (Panama City) and brought Mimi along to introduce her to everybody. Mimi was the life of the party and fit right in. My liver is still recovering from that weekend. Watching the two of them together I knew wedding bells were in their future.
Favorite memory of Mimi and Keith: Life is Beautiful 2019. Great music, good food, and amazing people. JR and Mimi housed a bunch of us for a long weekend and we had an absolute blast. While staying with them, I realized how well they worked together as a couple. #RelationshipGoals They are both such loving and giving people that they compliment each other perfectly. I'm looking forward to the next time I get to crash their place, this time as the "Richards".
Favorite story of Keith: Keith and I have known each other literally our whole lives. Our mothers were pregnant with us at the same time, we are only 20 days apart and I can truly say those are the only days we weren’t friends only because he wasn’t born yet. For me to pick one favorite moment with Keith wouldn’t do our friendship justice, and although we don’t share the same blood you can’t tell us (or anyone who knows both of us) that we aren’t cousins, so I consider him family. Growing up I spent every single weekend at Keith’s house, sometimes even a week or more at a time before going home. We grew up together, from kids to men and have bonded over literally everything, toys, video games, sports, girls, dreams, and goals. In the 32 years I’ve known him I don’t think I’ve ever seen him mad, he’s the most genuine, caring, and giving person I know. Keith has been there for every major milestone in my life, the highs and the lows, and I’m more than excited that I can share this milestone in his life with him.
Favorite story of Mimi: I can’t say I have a favorite moment with Mimi, we’ve only met one time in person a few years ago when her and Keith were visiting Panama City. What I can say about her is that I know she truly cares for Keith just from their interactions while I was around both of them. Although I don’t know Mimi that well I do know that she has been an integral part of a transformation that I’ve seen in Keith over the years they’ve been together. A type of transformation that a man goes through when he has a great woman by his side. I’ve seen the growth and maturity in him, and I know that it’s because of the love she has for him, that pushes him to be a better man.
Favorite memory of Keith: I will always remember the times when I came back to Panama City from my duty station for a few days. Keith was always down to hang soon as I came into town. We would always make a trip to the beach and talk about the future. We would also do a lot of stupid things, getting pulled over by the cops when I tried to race my mustang, car accidents, using a sharpie to get into the clubs, giving Keith his first dip and watching him almost puke all over my car. I have many memories, but overall growing up with one of my best friends and making memories with him is something I will never forget.
Favorite memory of Mimi: is when we went to Vegas for “Life is Beautiful”. We got to stay at Mimi and Keith’s while we were in town. Mimi showed us some of the best places to eat and some of the best boba tea I’ve ever had period. We played some beer pong with friends and for the rest of the stay we went to Life is Beautiful. Had the time of our lives and created so many memories. P.S. Mimi also made the best jasmine rice I've ever had!
Favorite memory of Keith: would definitely be his 30th birthday in Cancun, that whole trip was definitely one for the books, it was my first time experiencing an all inclusive resort, so we had unlimited food and alcohol provided at all times, on the night of Keith’s 30th, the boys wanted to challenge Keith on who can take more shots, we just wanted to one up on him so we ended up taking 14 tequila shots and Keith took 13, the next day we had an excursion to go to Isla Mujeres on a private boat and I ended up throwing up about 10 times on that boat… I was so hungover from all the shots but it was all worth it for my boys dirty thirty, I have nothing but the most respect for Keith, love you bro!
Favorite memory of Mimi: I remember one year when we all went to EDC, I haven’t seen Mimi in awhile because she lived pretty far but she ended up getting tickets to the event. On the day of the event, she changed her mind and ended up selling her ticket to someone.. literally 20 minutes later, she regretted selling and was asking all of us to help her find another ticket… lol. She ended up finding another ticket, I’m glad she did because the night was amazing and it was great catching up with one of my greatest friends, Mimi! Even though we haven’t seen each other in awhile during that time, Mimi is always authentic and always herself, she is one of the realest friends I know and I have nothing but love and respect for her always, even till this day, she’s always been the same Mimi I’ve always known, love ya!
Favorite memory of Keith: From the first night that we met at Eclipse nightclub, to all the group-trips we both have been on, choosing a single memory is definitely a tough decision. However, my most memorable memory that will always stay with me isn’t a wild night out or a crazy group trip. It was the night where both just took Braddah and Morty home. It was so last minute and we were definitely not prepared so the girls asked us to make a trip to Walmart to get a pair of collars so we could discern the puppies from one another. The entire time we were joking about the girls switching the dogs by accident since they looked so alike. Little did we know that being pup-uncles to one another would change our lives and friendship. Ever since then I knew I always had a friend going through similar situations whether it be our dogs going through growing pains or the girls being dog moms. I will always appreciate how much closer we have gotten and looking forward to the years coming up when we all actually have kids.
Favorite memory of Mimi: Throughout the years of knowing Mimi, I always knew any get together or party with her involved meant a good time. Out of all the parties and kickbacks that we were both a part of, the one that I will always remember was one of the first ones I went to her at her apartment. The moment you walked through the front door you were met with a few shots of 5 hour energy. You can only imagine a party full of college kids hyped up on 5 hour energy led to. Till this day we still talk about that night and I would say that was a foreshadow of what my next 10 years of friendship with Mimi would be like. Nonstop fun and memorable nights.
Favorite story of Keith: Too many good times! Quading in the mud in Xplor. Taking the Jeep through Rocky Gap Road. Endless nights of board games, taste tests, and stories. But one of my favorite memories was a super chill trip to the lake. No expectations. No plans. Just cruising in a boat with good people. I remember we accidentally went out when there was a Trump rally that day and we were trying to take shots in that channel but all the MAGA boats were making so many waves. It was a simple memory but I enjoyed that day greatly. Cheers to many more.
Favorite story of Mimi: So many fun memories to choose from! Shooting Guns out in the desert and taking our CCW course together. Getting pranked by Mimi and almost having a heart attack. Finding the most amazing boba in Akihabara. Getting stuck in a train for hours in Japan after getting separated from the group. But nothing compares to the amazing gender reveal Mimi planned for Rochelle and I. She made our day so incredibly special by going over the top on decorations and food. We didn’t have to even ask her. As soon as she found out Rochelle and I were pregnant, she volunteered immediately and started planning. I was truly thankful that you were so excited to give us a special day.
Favorite memory of Keith and Mimi: is when Mimi showed up to a festival last minute on New Year’s Eve to be with Keith. Later on that night I remember joking with Keith that he might have to end up marrying Mimi and look where we are at now.
Favorite memory of Keith: is how we met. Just a few simple words - "Are you Filipino?!" For weeks I was at the top of the leaderboards at work, when this pogi new guy "Agent Keith R." zoomed past everyone and never looked back. Little did I know that after a lot of online gaming sessions and hanging out on Skype, he would make the move across the country to Vegas by himself. It wasn't long before he was loved by all of our friends because everyone knows, he's the most kind, genuine guy you'll ever meet.
Favorite memory of Mimi: I met Mimi way before Keith back in our college party days, and things always stayed LIT when she was around. We started actually getting closer the first season all of us decided to learn snowboarding, though. It was awesome seeing our progress and now we’re shredding down the mountain! Cheers to more tequila and cabin trips in the future and can’t wait to see the future you and Keith build together!
