Bailey is Jackie's Big Sister from the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at UNM, but she's so much more. Even though Bailey spelled Jackie's name wrong in the beginning (Jacqui), they immediately bonded over being from remote, more northern states (South Dakota and Wyoming), their lack of crafting skills, and their love of green chile and cheese. Jeff and Bailey shared a love of UNM Lobo sports and were usually the last fans at the football games. Jackie often went to the games with one of them, and though she would have left early, she was forced to wait until the end of the game when Jeff and Bailey were ready to leave. Jackie doesn't get to see Bailey as much as she'd like, but she is successful and lives a fun and active lifestyle as a PA in Wyoming.

Nick and Jeff met in 1st grade (go Fatima Falcons!) and have remained great friends over the years. From the days of getting hyped up on Mountain Dew to being roommates for much of their adult lives, they've shared a love of the Dallas Cowboys, books, movies, video games, and more. Nick met Jackie in college when she decided to join a ZPA meeting only to find she was neither fully prepared nor aware.

Jenna is Jeff's younger sister and the best little brother he could have ever asked for. Being just a year and a half younger than Jeff, the two have been close their whole lives. Jenna loved to follow Jeff around playing with Ninja Turtles and watching Disney movies. Growing up they shared a love of sports and games (except Monopoly). Jenna is a 4th grade teacher in Albuquerque, married to Will, and has two beautiful children (see below).

Will and Jeff were introduced when Will began dating Jenna in 2007. While they didn't really hit it off at first (Will was a Redskins fan so that about says it all) they've grown closer over the years and have become brothers. Will's an amazing father and a firefighter for the Bernalillo County Fire Department.

Kelsey has been part of the Zvejnieks family for many years now, but it became official when she married Jackie's little brother, Nathan, in 2018. She's a great sport who deals with an abundance of sarcasm and repetition. Jackie and Kelsey share a love of wine, cooking, and doggos!

Jackie's lil bro is a beer connoisseur and a man of many quips and wits (he is a doctor, don't you know). Though Jackie and Nathan used to bicker when they were kids, they're now close and try to match each other's sarcastic comments. They both like to be active in the outdoors and may be a bit competitive when it comes to running. They don't get to see each other as often as they'd like now since Nathan is in his 3rd year of residency in Portland. He lives there with his wife, Kelsey, and their dog, Arya.

Jackie and Mikala have run in the same circles since elementary school, though they didn't become great friends until high school and college summers. They played soccer together, danced together, and spent many summers at home in Rapid City and at Sheridan Lake with Vanessa. They became even closer when, in 2015, Jackie moved to Denver and lived with Mikala and her husband, Nate. The two kept Jackie sane and encouraged for the over 2.5 years of Jackie and Jeff's long distance relationship. Now, Jackie and Jeff live only a short distance from the couple in Aurora, CO.

Jackie's older brother is a master of contemplative thinking, a maker of video and creative projects, and a lover of ice cream and all things butter. Kyle and Jackie were close from the very beginning, since they're only about a year and a half apart. Jackie followed Kyle around and loved what he loved, including Ninja Turtles. To this day they remain close, but now Jackie follows Kyle around to good ice cream and coffee shops.

Jackie and Vanessa knew each other in elementary school, but not well. Vanessa moved to Texas but luckily moved back to Rapid City freshman year of high school. The two went skiing one day and were inseparable the rest of their high school years. They stayed close throughout college and spent summers in the Black Hills causing mischief with Mikala. The three still love seeing each other, but Dr. Mahoney was busy being a Fulbright Scholar in Montenegro last year and is currently living in Austin and working as a consultant for IBM.

Rich and Jeff met in college at UNM when they pledged Sigma Chi together. They became friends when Rich attempted to kidnap Jeff near Johnson field (Stockholm syndrome maybe?). They've remained great friends over the years and (along with his wife, Rebecca) have spent every New Years Eve together and travelled to Ireland in 2013. Rich and Rebecca live in Albuquerque and love to travel the world.

Kelly and Jackie met freshman year of college in their honors class and bonded over their unique last names, Gilmore Girls, and dance. Kelly also introduced Jackie to the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority freshman year, and after a year of trying, she (and Dani) got Jackie to rush their sophomore year. Kelly made another important introduction- Jeff and Jackie! Jackie is able to see Kelly on her visits to D.C. (where Kelly lives with her husband, Kyle), and when they both happen to be in Albuquerque.

Keenan and Jeff are cousins on the Phillip's side and have known each other their whole lives (well most of Keenan's). They've spent many years playing canasta (not cheating like their sisters), trying to invent instant cures to mosquito bites, and playing walkie talkie hide 'n seek in Pendaries.

Jackie and Dani were roommates freshman year of college at UNM, and Jackie was so lucky to have been paired with her! Jackie didn't know anyone in New Mexico, and Dani took her under her wing, drove her around everywhere, fostered her love for green chile, and introduced her to people and places in Albuquerque. They became so close that Jackie followed in her footsteps and joined the same sorority (with Kelly). When Jeff and Jackie visit Albuquerque now, Jackie tries to make sure she meets up with Dani, her husband, Rob, and her cute little girl, Mila (see picture)!

Bubz and Jeff met freshman year of high school and became instant friends upon a shared sack of the Taos QB. They've remained friends over the years and share a love (and many years of heartbreak) of the Dallas Cowboys, video games, tomaccoooo, and the soon to be hit movie Raptor Mountain (coming to a future theater near you).

Kenny and Jeff met at UNM as brothers of Sigma Chi. Their love for Assassin's, Vikings, and Ice and Fire overshadow Kenny's horrible taste in sports teams. While Kenny can never be trusted to be on time, he can certainly be counted on to be a great friend.

Niece and goddaughter to the happy couple. Fearless and adventurous, she's definitely her Mama's (Jenna) daughter.

Nephew to the bride and groom. Avid Paw Patrol and Spiderman fan. Just like his uncle, he loves books and dislikes tomatoes.