Brooke married into our family a couple years ago and quickly became one of my favorite people. She’s married to my Man of Honor. She was my roommate first and we got to know each other pretty quick. Brooke is the life of the party and a friend to all. She supports me in all things and is my personal hype girl!

Nick is my younger brother even though everybody thinks he’s older. We spent a lot of time together being roommates for so long. He always has my back and is one of the funniest people I know. It might be surprising but he’s been pretty excited to plan this wedding and I love that he celebrates big moments with me.

Hannah and I met through work and became besties right off the bat. She’s probably the most affectionate person I know. She always encourages others and helps in any way she can. Everybody needs a Hannah Murphy.

Kelli is my first sister added to the family. She’s a sweet, caring, strong momma. I always know I can go to her for advice. She’s honest with me but approaches the subject with my best interests at heart. She understands and loves on people so well.

Emily is my oldest friend and we’ve known each other since birth. She has always been like a sister to me. Sleepovers as kids, and roommates as adults, she’s always been there for me and down for anything. She knits pretty cool things like a little old lady and has great taste in music.

Ashley and I met through work. I remember my boss telling me I would like her before we met and I couldn’t understand why. Until I met her. Ashley is the kindest human you will ever meet. She genuinely cares for people and wants what’s best for them. She supports, encourages, and loves me so well.

Claudia and I also met through work. We became closer in the last couple years when we realized we had more in common than we thought. She’s an amazing mom and such a talented hairstylist. She challenges me to step up my game at work and encourages me through life when I hit those brick walls. She keeps me going!

Emily and I met through our significant others. One of the perks of marrying Luke! Emily has the sweetest personality and is so good at making people feel welcome. I was always asking if she was coming to get togethers and we became friends quickly. She loves people well and is always down for a good time!

Another perk of marrying Luke! Hannah and I get drug into our significant others shenanigans all the time. We got pretty comfortable with each other quickly. Late night hangouts playing cards together and falling asleep on the couches have become a reoccurring event. Hannah is fierce and will always have your back. She’s hilarious, always has the best intentions at heart, and loves so well.

James is 6’3 and can’t dunk. When James isn’t taking care of his daughter, you can find him looking for his golf ball…in the rough. James is one of my 3 brothers. He and I have always been extremely close. James is so inspirational to me. He is very successful businessman. He is extremely involved in supporting multiple business in commercial real estate development across the South West. James is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. James is loving husband to his beautiful wife, Raquel Anderson, and father to Charlotte. James wanted me to mention that he really is a scratch golfer.

Tyler has always been a very successful entrepreneur, most recently opening up a flower shop. Even with all his success, he is still on his mom’s phone bill. Tyler and I became best friends in 6th grade. He and I did everything together growing up and I know he will always believe in me and support me in life. Every man needs a best friend like Tyler.

Jon and I were each others first real friends. I literally taught him everything from how to shoot a basketball to educating him on what teams to like. You’re welcome Jon. Jon is my younger cousin. He would spend the summers staying at our house growing up. I will always remember the time Jon ALMOST beat me in basketball and how excited he was. The thing I admire most about Jon is his resilience.

Kyle is an ex college baseball player that holds many records. One record that he is not so proud of is he holds the Albuquerque tee ball record for most strike outs in a season. Kyle is hands down the funniest and most loyal person I have ever met. Kyle and I met in middle school but became very close after high school. Kyle and I lived together for about 2 years and that was some of the most fun I have ever had.

This is Kyle States. I met Kyle on the very first day of 6th grade and we hit off right away. I have shared so many laughs and have amazing memories with Kyle. Kyle is married to his lovely wife Miranda. They’ve recently welcomed their first child, Eli, into their family.

Tyler is a huge gamer. He has played his video games as long as I can remember. In fits of rage, I’ve personally witnessed him smash at least a dozen controllers. You’d think someone gaming that long would be decent by now; he’s not. From a very young age, Tyler and I grew up playing basketball together, and at times, against each other. Tyler and I are both super competitive and I think that’s what drew us to friendship. Tyler is a fire fighter for Los Alamos Fire Department.

Chris was an amazing baseball player growing up. His batting average was a 0.312! Unfortunately, his gpa was also a 0.312. Chris is Tyler Tarango’s older brother. When Chris first moved to Albuquerque, I would love to give him a hard time for being a “bad” kid. Chris sets the gold standard for being a father to Ella, Jazzylynn, Jayleigh, and Samuel.

Growing up in the Dallas area, Paul was a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan. Now, Paul is a bandwagon Chiefs fan and a huge Swiftie. Paul was my first friend in Oklahoma. We met at a local bar, Okie Tonk. Shocker, I know. Paul was extremely welcoming to me from day 1. Paul and his super-wife, Janal, welcomed me to their home every Thanksgiving and Christmas, knowing my family was in New Mexico and Washington. Paul is a father to Kaityn and Keith.

My most memorable moment with Dawson was watching him sob as the Green Bay Packers eliminated the Dallas Cowboys 48-32 in the 2024 NFL playoffs. GO PACK GO!!! I met Dawson in 2018. He and I worked together for about two years and we became very close. Dawson has tried every year to get me to become an OU Sooner fan but to his dismay, I just can’t do it. Dawson is selfless and loving. He is married to one of Grace and I’s closest friends Emily. They have a beautiful daughter, Kori.

Frank sits in a booster seat to see over his steering wheel. Frank and I met through Discount Tire. I have learned so much from Frank over the years. I can say that without him, my life would most likely be very different today. Frank and I have been known to stay up way too late talking about life and future plans. Frank is married to Hannah, whom has became one of our best friends.