They say cousins are built in best friends, but she has been more like the sister I wish I had, I mean she literally lived with me! She has always been my go to person and my right hand man. Words cannot describe how much she means to me. Watching her grow up into this beautiful woman will always be my favorite memory.

Science class was never my favorite, until I got partnered with Ilyssa. It didn't last long because that's the year covid happened lol. From having to quarantine, to being with each other every waking moment, she is the true definition of a best friend. Life wouldn't have been the same without her.

Cousins are friends that will love you forever. Xalynn is the true definition of love. I have always admired the love and dedication that she has put into everything that she does. Whether it's her baking cookies, or her being a Sunday teacher, she always does it with LOVE, and it shows. I can't wait to see where she goes next, but whatever it is I know she will do it with everything she has.

If there was an award for best coworker it would be given to her. Not only did we work in the same classroom, but she has turned into one of my life long besties. In less than a year she became someone I texted daily and I'm beyond grateful for that. Friday nights at leeann's will always be my favorite.

Everyone has that one person they run to for all their problems. Mine is Xaina. She has always been my shoulder to cry on, or when I feel far from God, I know she will always lead me in the right direction. Our relationship hasn't always been strong, but I am so blessed that God has brought us closer. I am beyond grateful for our relationship, and I wouldn't want this bond with anyone else.

When Xandria asked me to stand in her wedding I was beyond excited. I'm so blessed I am able to ask her to stand in mine! Watching her turn into a married women has been one of my favorite memories. She is who I go to for marriage advice, and I wouldn't want anyone else. She has been one of my biggest role models without even knowing it.

My boy Cerritos, I met him as a poole (military term) and ever since we clicked and always been by each other side, and haven't left since. We've been through boot camp, infantry school, and real life. The brother I never had. OORAH

I met Izaias through Alexa and Ilyssa. He has turned into one of my best friends. from going to car meets, and racing each other, he's always been the one I turn to that I can talk about anything with.

Gabe is Alexa's cousin, and during the two years that I've been with her he's become someone I talk to almost every day. He's always had hope for us during the times where it seemed like things were just never going to work out. Love you brother.

My boy Chris, future brother in law. He likes military stuff and I like military stuff, so it works out pretty good. Out of all the people who could have been my in law, I got lucky with him.

My best friend, my coworker, my cousin in law, you name it and its him. He has seen me cry about his cousin, he's talked to her for me when I couldn't. He's the whole reason I met her. Without him I don't think I would have ever met the love of my life.

This is Jeremy my best friend/brother we’ve known each other since elementary school and we have always been like brothers growing up with him was good from 2 bad kids playing in the apartments to playing baseball in high school couldn’t ask for a better friend