Kendall and I met in our senior year government class at Fishers. We had heard of each other prior, but we'd never talked. Thankfully we went to the same college, so our friendship quickly blossomed in the first few months of Freshman year. She is the definition of an individual! Everything Kendall does is genuine and unique to her. From acquaintances to friends, to college roommates to best friends. She has been a highlight of my life. Always there for me in any way she can be. Plus, she was there when Jake and I matched on Tinder. Needless to say, she’s had a front row seat to our love story!

Where do I begin? Sydney and I have been friends for nearly 2 decades. We met while playing volleyball at the Boys and Girls Club when we were little. We spent a lot of time at the back of the running group! The first thing to know about Syd is that if you need the unfiltered truth, go to her! She doesn’t sugarcoat anything, and that honesty has certainly been helpful many times. Sydney and I have always had an unwavering bond. Even when we hardly saw each other over the span of multiple years, I always knew she was there if I needed her. So thankful to share so many of life’s biggest moments with her!

Amanda and I met in a mutual friend group in college. We’ve been friends for nearly 10 years, which still seems impossible! If you need a good laugh, this is the person to go to!! Amanda is such a vibrant and captivating person. Her personality is certainly 1 of 1! But the most valuable thing about Amanda is her devotion to those she loves. She’s been such a strong support for me over the years. So much love for this girl!!

Brittney is my sister-in-law! We met all the way back in 2019 when my brother introduced her to our family. Our friendship has grown significantly over the years. We’ve found many interests that we share and now we’re huge crafting and reading buddies! She is such a fun-loving and goofy person. She’s always open to trying something new, and she’s pushed me out of my comfort zone quite a few times. Which I definitely need! At the end of last year, she gave our family the biggest blessing, little Everett Miller. She’s a wonderful friend and dedicated mother.

Bailey is my soon-to-be sister-in-law! I met her in May 2020 at Jake’s birthday dinner. I was nervous about meeting his family, but she was so warm and welcoming. According to Jake, she couldn’t wait to tell him how much she liked me. Bailey is one of the kindest women I’ve ever known. Always giving people grace and showing love in difficult times. On top of that, she’s wicked smart! At the end of 2023, she gave us our other biggest blessing, little Hazel Cooper. I’ve been so lucky to watch their family grow!

Oh boy, where do I start!? I met Sean when he was born and the sibling rivalry hit the ground running. As we grew older, our friendship blossomed, and he's now become more than my brother, he's become my best friend (and my go-to golf partner). In 2023 Sean and Bailey blessed our family with baby Hazel, and being her uncle has been one of the greatest joys of my life. A dedicated husband and father, Sean is a great example of the husband and father I want to be.

The big brother I always wanted, Jon and I hit it off immediately when I first met Chrissy's family. The definition of the life of the party, you're always in for a good time if you're hanging out with Jon! Last year Jon and Brittney added baby Everett to the family and Chrissy and I absolutely adore him! Like with Sean, Jon is the husband and father I aspire to be.

Val and I go back a long way, starting out as workplace acquaintances and becoming best friends over the years. From late night Magic the Gathering and Call of Duty sessions to double dates with our (soon to be) wives, we've both watched each other grow over the years, while still being the nerds we've always been. I'm beyond proud of the family man he's become while also having a very successful career.

I first met Uzair while we were both working at Whole Foods a few years ago. He was pretty shy and didn't say much, until one day when he say my water bottle clad with pro wrestling stickers. He then asked me, "Do you like wrestling?" and the bromance was on! We would talk each other's ears off every day at work and stayed in contact after Chrissy and I moved back to Muncie, even going to the Royal Rumble earlier this year. Uzair truly has a heart of gold and is one the kindest people I've ever met.

Like with Val, Dalton and I started out as coworkers and quickly became great friends. We started out playing Fortnite every night after work and now we can be found on the golf course together. He's always been someone I can have a deep conversation with two seconds after laughing over the silliest things. I've always appreciated him for his honesty. He doesn't sugarcoat what he think and I've always respected and valued him for that. A true friend will tell you what you need to hear instead of what you want to hear, and I can always count on Dalton to tell me what I need to hear.