Lawrence is Simon's younger brother and the 2nd Tanzman boy. Even though he's not Mom and Dad's favorite son, he's still an all around amazing person, and by far the best runner Simon knows. Simon also can't wait to see him run a marathon with Baby Sloane hanging from his chest.

Erica is Holly's older sister. They are 1 & 1/2 years apart and when they weren't fighting as kids they were rescuing animals. Erica is hard worker and is very selfless. Holly says Erica is the funniest person she knows with the biggest heart.

William is Simon's youngest brother and the youngest of the Tanzman boys. William is the kindest and most generous person there is, and Simon knows you are all jealous that he isn't your brother. You can't have him though.

Jasmine is Holly's oldest friend. They met in high school algebra class when both of them had just moved to Rockford over the summer. Jasmine pursued theater and Holly Newspaper class . They both loved the dramatic and creative. Jasmine has a quick but sarcastic wit and her laugh is just as infectious as her singing voice is heavenly.

Simon has had the privilege and pleasure of being friends with Matt for over 35 years. Simon and Matt have been best friends since Alice's preschool class. Matt is one of the only people Simon will admit is smarter than him, and he's definitely the person you want to look for pennies on the bathroom floor during New Years.

Holly met Jennifer through mutual friends after she graduated high school. They spent their 20's laughing eating dancing and partying their way to 30. Jen is also engaged and will be getting married in 2023. Her sense of adventure is never ending. Jen is a Chef, Teacher, and Nature Enthusiast.

TJ Kiser is the mad lad at the center of every one of Simon's best stories, most of which he can't even share on a family website. Simon and TJ have been best friends since grade school, despite only actually going to the same school together for a mere 3 months (definitely can't share that story). TJ is also the best visual artist working in Chicago today. Check out his art, you'll see what I mean.

Teresita met Holly in 2016 at work and she immediately wanted to become friends. They toiled away at a Developer's office who we are surprised hasn't gone out business. Holly was there for Teresita's wedding and knows how much T loves her family. They share a love of tubing, scary movies, food and kitties. The two have been known to go on double dates with their SO's.

Brian and Simon have been friends ever since the Lincoln Park High School soccer team, when they used to ride in between the train cars on the way to games. They also went on their Birthright trip to Israel together (this year in Jerusalem!). Brian is a phenomenal actor, dancer, teacher, husband, father, and friend.

Maritza is Teresita's younger sister and was introduced to Holly a few months after Holly and Teresita met. They bonded over GOT and were sent on a friend date to the movies by Teresita. Holly and Maritza bonded over being single and fun young Chicagoans. We wont talk about New Years. Maritza shares Holly's wanderlust and has lived in Italy. Maritza is fluent in 3 languages.

Simon and Andrew have been friends ever since High School, where they discovered a shared love of Wheel of Time, Super Smash Brothers, and sitting in the back of the class making smart-ass remarks about the teacher. Andrew is the most infuriatingly good Smash Bros. player ever, so be careful if you feel like talking any trash to him. Andrew is also the best musician working in Chicago. Seriously, go check out his many musical projects, you'll see what I mean.

Quincy and Holly met at work after they both started a week apart. Holly adores Quincy's sense of self and her sheer confidence. Quincy is a fashionista and owns her own accessories company. She has a business mind and a dry sense of humor that tickles the funny bone. Quincy never says no dinner, drinks and a good time which makes her perfect company for nights on the town. #TheTacoBelles

Doug and Simon have been friends since high school, where they were known for their majestic locks of hair. Had it been the 1980s Doug and Simon would have been the coolest people in the school, but since it was 2002....well they were still pretty cool. Doug is a poet, freelance intellectual, one of the best writers you'll ever meet, and a great friend.

Kristal and Holly also met at work (sense a theme here?) and they bonded over their gift of the gab and gregarious personalities. Both being warm to dramatic displays and a penchant for adventure and bougieness make them the perfect duo. Kristal will tell you like it is but then worry about it afterwards. She is willing to go to any lengths for friends and family and deserves the world. She also loves to travel and is headed to the Galapagos Islands for her official honeymoon. #Jealous #TheTacoBelles