Growing up, I was always at Lisa’s house making some of the best memories I have as a child (Rayman Raving Rabbids & Munch out movie nights were some of my favorites). Lisa has always been someone that I’ve looked up to, been inspired by, and has played a very big role in my life. The tough love from Lisa is a big reason that I am the person I am today, (She locked me in my room at the age of 14 and lectured me to “shape up”).

The best “twin” brother someone could ask for. Growing up, we were best friends, but we also found interest in beating each other black and blue. Nowadays, if you catch him out at the bar, he will say one of three things: “My sister is getting engaged to her wife," “Wow, my sister is actually getting married before me, this is crazy," or will be yelling at you saying, “You’re not going to congratulate my sister for getting married?”

My big sister. Vicky is someone that I look up to and can count on for absolutely anything. Over the years, we have laughed together, cried together, and made so many good memories, (not including the time she gave me my first wine cooler and I threw up in the hot tub - not quite the “juice” I thought I’d be getting at five). Through the lessons we’ve learned, I am beyond thankful for the bond we share.

Ashley has always been someone that protects me. One time she came at me with a running dive and tackled me to the ground to prevent me from getting in a car. She even injured herself in the process. I basically lived with Ashley for a while during my freshman year of high school, and man, that was a wild time. Along with Vicky, Ashley also put the treadmill on full speed, (when I was a toddler) causing me to fly off of it.

Sam has always called me her “mini me,” and man was she right with that one. Sam and I have lived pretty close to identical lives, so we have always related to each other on a different level than anyone else. Back in the day, you could find us chugging warm Fireball and tearing it up at CUSA. She always said we looked enough alike that I could pass as her, so she made me memorize her birthday.

Someone I consider a brother; we grew up together. I used to beat him up too when we all pretended we were WWE wrestlers. Now, you can find us going fishing together, even though he never catches anything. If not tossing a line, you can find him passed out somewhere after having two drinks.

The son of my Maid of Honor, and someone I consider a brother. He’s such a quiet guy, but once you get him fired up, I promise you won’t stop laughing. Gavin, Dalton, and I were always the closest to each other. The bond that we all created is special, and it’s something that has remained strong our whole lives. If you ask Gavin what the best day of the week is when he’s drinking, he will tell you it’s Tuesday, and you better agree with him.

If you ever need a good laugh or need an update on the newest trends, Lily is your girl. It’s been an honor watching her grow, and we can’t wait to see the woman she grows up to be. Whatever hardship she goes through, we hope she knows that we always support her and have her back. Lily is one of the purest souls you will ever meet, but her scary doll impressions will tell you differently.