Nikki is my first cousin on my mother’s side. We were inseparable throughout our childhood and although adulthood has brought on separation for obvious reasons, I know that she will always be there for me when I need her. She’s not afraid to put me in my place and I know she only ever wants the best for me.

Kylie is my cousin on my mother’s side. She’s not much older than me, but old enough to have always been a role model in my life. She is one of the sweetest souls I know. Gentle and supportive are great words to describe her. We entered the world of motherhood not too far apart and it’s been a wonderful experience.

Morgan is my sister in law. She has been a wonderful auntie to all of our babies, fur and human. She’s always willing to help us and has a heart of gold. Although she’s sweet, she’s got an attitude like her brother (I say that with love haha). She’s strong willed and we love her that way.

Annie is my high school bestie. We weren’t in the same grade but we met in a wellness class. Annie had just transferred and we had never met before then, but we hit it off pretty quickly. We were there for each other through poor high school romance decisions, sports(ish), and all of the many firsts of teen-hood. There wasn’t many holidays we didn’t celebrate together and even now she and her boys are a part of my family. Nana and Papas will always be the spot.

Miranda is one of my best friends from my time in Cookeville. We met when I started working at Sun Tan City and eventually worked together bartending. We went through a wild streak together but now we’re both settling into adulthood. Regardless, she’ll be my forever dance partner and hype girl. She keeps it real all the time but also manages to keep it fun all the time. She’s definitely the life of the party wherever she goes.

Nichole is one of college besties and one of my first roommates. We hit off immediately when we met in our apartment (that we were randomly placed in). We were inseparable that year of living together. Late nights, early mornings and everything in between. We drifted apart for some time but our friendship revived a few years ago. Now we navigate motherhood together.

Becca is one of my best friends from Cookeville. We first met when I started working at Sun Tan City. She will tell you, she did not think we were going to get along at all. Little did we know, we would become best friends and eventually roommates. We share the same love for animals and our house was the local petting zoo with 4 dogs and 2 cats.

Lyndsey and I become friends when I came back to work at Four Seasons nursery in Jackson the most recent time. We hit it off pretty quick. She always made some of the longest days enjoyable. The friendship we built in the short time we worked together has only grown stronger.

I met SuEllen playing intramural sports at Tennessee Tech. Our friendship started off slow at first but before we knew it, we were the best of friends. We played multiple sports together, had doggie play dates and lots of nights out. We also worked together bartending and shared many late nights.

Nathan has been one of my closest friends for a very long time. I can always rely on him to be there for me. He's always showed his care for me by letting me know when I'm making poor decisions and showing up for me.

Josh has also been one of my best friends for a long time. We've been through some crazy things together. I'm proud of the men we've grown to be since our friendship started. He's seen me at my worst and my best.

Will and I grew up in the same neighborhood. He's been like a brother to me as long as I can remember. We share the same passion for hunting and he's always down to go wherever & whenever to go hunt whatever,

Hunter is my stepbrother but, even before he was my stepbrother, we also grew up in the same neighborhood together. We've learned a lot of lessons together. He shares the love of hunting with me and we spend a lot of time together in the outdoors.

I've known Julian since we were kids playing baseball in kids pitch. We went to different schools and weren't super close until high school when we started hanging out in the same friend groups. I can always count on him to have a good time hanging out together no matter what we do.

Hunter has been one of my longest friends. We've been through everything together, from first grade to college roommates. We're not the friends that stay in constant contact but I know, without a shadow of a doubt, that I can call on him for anything. -Chrissy

For a long time, you could always catch me and Austin together. We went through our wild times together and now we're both fathers. It's been great to see us both grow and still be good friends.

I met Ty through Nikki. I remember finding out we had the same birthday. We may not hang out much but I see him nearly every holiday since Nikki and Chrissy are cousins. We share the same passion for hunting and always have a lot to talk about.

I've known Chad for a long time. He is my niece's father. We weren't very close until she was born but we've been close ever since. I know I can always call on him.

Addison is my God child. I have been so blessed to be a part of her life since she was born. Distance has made it difficult for us to see each other at times but it has been so worth it to hear how excited she’s been to see me. She was my first baby and I couldn’t imagine my wedding day without her.

For anyone who doesn’t know, Sully is my big-little brother. We’ve fought like cats and dogs most of our lives, as most siblings do, but I wouldn’t trade him for the world. I never thought we’d both end up back in Jackson, TN but I’m glad we’re together.

Logan is my brother. Sometimes we fight like cats and dogs, as most siblings do but, in the end, I’ll always have his back.

Andrew is our handsome boy. He makes our world go round. We can’t wait to finish this chapter, as well as every other, with him by our sides. Blessed us an understatement when talking about the impact he has had on our lives.