Emily and Molly met in the 8th grade when they were both members of the Infiniti Dance Team Company. Although Emily thought Molly was much too cool to ever be her friend, she was lucky enough to win Molly over! They then began a lifelong friendship that would take them through high school, college and now, young adulthood. Emily's favorite thing about Molly is how well she knows and cares for each of her friends.

Emily met Maddy at Lincoln Junior High School when they were just 12 years old. While they initially connected in choir, their friendship really began to grow after they both made the LJHS Dance Team. To this day, it hasn't stopped blossoming. Emily's favorite thing about Maddy is her ability to make everyone she meets feel special and important.

While Breanna is Kiefer's sister, she has also been a lifelong friend to Emily since the 10th grade. It was Breanna that helped Emily and Kiefer find each other, making her the world's coolest sister. Emily's favorite thing about Breanna is how she goes out of her way to make those she cares about feel loved.

Emily met Rachael in the 10th grade, but their friendship really grew their senior year of high school. For an entire year, Rachael was the first person Emily interacted with every morning, causing quite a distraction for their early morning teachers. Luckily, they both became teachers to make up for it! Emily's favorite thing about Rachael is her quick wit and unmatched ability to make a room laugh.

Emily met Reagan in the 8th grade when they were both members of their Junior High Dance Team. Emily was immediately drawn to Reagan's sense of humor that was so rare, but similar to her own. Emily's favorite thing about Reagan is still her sense of humor and how they are always able to laugh together.

Claire is Emily's oldest friend. Their friendship started in the 5th grade when they were just 10 years old. Although they attended different schools for 2 years, they fought hard to maintain their friendship through many late nights of Facebook messaging. Emily's favorite thing about Claire is her laugh and how she spreads joy wherever she goes.

Emily started her friendship with Katie in junior high, but the lifelong bond they share really began when they were roommates their freshman year of college at the U of A. Luckily for Emily, Katie was the most understanding and patient roommate a girl could have, and they never had a single argument. Emily's favorite thing about Katie is her kindness and her unique ability to bring a smile to anyone's face.

Since Annabelle was born, Emily has had the pleasure of watching her cousin grow-up and become an outgoing, funny and talented person. Emily's favorite things about Annabelle are how much she cares for her family and how she is always unapologetically herself.