SJ met Dana freshman year of college. After spending the night at a Halloween party, they bonded in pain during their 8 AM class and formed an instant friendship. With the same double-major (with almost all the same classes), and many shared interests they became fast friends and eventually roommates. Dana is still the first person SJ contacts for any style advice (or advice in general) and Dana never disappoints. These 2 have a history packed with countless laughs, stories and, occasional regrettable moments (which they will bring to their graves). SJ couldn't imagine doing this without Dana at her side.

SJo and KO Met During KO's first day at Carthage and the connection was INSTANT. From the first few words they knew their friendship was going to last a lifetime. Not only do both sets of parents consider each other the "other daughter" but their bond has always been sisterly and strong. They swam together (SJ as the designated 500 counter), danced together (as a nightmare pair), and spent most of their college free time with each other. There is never a shortage of fun, laughs and memories when they get together. KO will always be SJ's "Kristina my little Kristina!".

Sarah Mae has been SJs ride or die since pre-school, and is coined as SJ's funniest friend, by her dad (and probably many others). While Sarah is truly one of the funniest people that SJ knows, she is also the definition of ride or die. These 2 have 30ish years of memories including playing on the same sports teams, going on family trips together, surviving a Hurricane, countless parties, big events and lots of Lundgren gatherings, card games and movie nights. The life of every party and a solid rock in their friendship, Sarah will always be family.

Erica and SJ have known of each other since high school, but they didn't become good friends until college. They lived across the hall from each other for 2 years and spent more time in the hallway laughing than they did in their respective rooms. Erica and SJ have many shared interests ranging from pole dancing to quoting obscure lines from TV shows and having deep conversations about life and their goals. Erica is a ray of sunshine who brightens every room she is in and SJ wouldn't want to walk down the aisle without her there.

Kate & SJ met through the CrossFit gym that they both now work at,. Although the gym is where they spend a lot of their time, Kate is more than just SJ's training partner and gym Yoda (it's true, SJ would not be the coach she is today without Kate). Kate is that friend who will always be your sounding board and she knows exactly how to respond with what you need at the time. She is a ride-or-die that will get sweaty with you in a workout, belt out songs with you at a concert, dance the night away and laugh with you constantly, and will always be there when you need it. SJ is so excited and grateful to have Kate by her side!

Diane and SJ met one summer lifeguarding for the same pool district. Although they had a lot of fun that summer- they didn't reconnect until after college, when they realized they have all the same interests. (Basically everything). From lifting and bodybuilding (hello Arnold Classic for 5+ straight years...) to pole dancing & Aerial arts, our taste in music and activities we became a bonded pair. With countless inside jokes and unforgettable adventures Diane has been there through so many big life changes and SJ couldn't imagine life without her.

Sarah was Austin's pickleball instructor, who shamelessly recruited him to play on her sand-volleyball team. Little did she know that by adopting Austin, she also adopted his girlfriend (at the time). Sarah quickly introduced SJ to the volleyball girls, added her to the group chat and it was an unstoppable friendship from there. Sarah is the kind of friend who is always there for you with a hand-written note, a ride to the airport, a hug or a good time. She holds a special place in our hearts and will be the best HBIC!

Austin met Max freshman year at UW Madison. They became roommates for the duration of their undergraduate tenure and have stayed close friends despite Max having moved to Milwaukee, Charlotte, LA, and finally Chicago. Max is a senior merchant at Harbor Freight and lives in Chicago with his husband Adam and their dog Theo. There is never a dull moment when Max is around.

Despite growing up just a few miles from each other in rural Wisconsin, Austin and Lucas didn't meet until the summer of 2010 and became close during their college days. Snowboarding, SummerFest, football, and beer darts are just a few of the things they enjoy. Lucas is currently a landscape architect living in Charlotte, NC with his dog Winston.

Shady went to high school with Sammy Jo and remains one of her closest friends (and now one of Austin's as well). Shady operated a part-time moving company from 2016-2022 (as in he helped Austin and SJ move many times). Austin and Shady enjoy lifting weights, hitting the gym, working out, game nights, and vacations to Galveston. Shady currently works as an attorney and lives in Palos Heights, IL.

Austin met Derek via his older brother (Alex) and they became close friends as Derek finished up his degree at UW Madison (we can't all graduate in only 5 years). Austin and Derek enjoy a great rivalry in nearly all activities, with Austin holding the edge in Super Smash Brothers and Derek claiming he is the superior skiier. After stints in Milwaukee, Nashville, and Milwaukee, Derek currently lives in Salt Lake City (failed the audition for Mormon Wives but decided to stay) where he works as therapist and is also a skiing instructor.

Austin and Matt met at UW Madison Freshman year when they lived in Witte Hall. A Naperville native, Matt is a staunch supporter of the Bears, but he has a secret soft spot in his heart for Wisconsin. Matt and Austin stayed close after graduation and have enjoyed many activities from the green river on St. Patrick's day to vacations in Miami and LA. One day Matt will own a Lake House in Northern Wisconsin and Austin will be able to hang a Packers flag up whenever he isn't home. Matt is a senior consultant at Baker Tilly and currently lives in Chicago with his fiance Nicole.

Matt and Austin met through their college job at the coffee shop in Chadbourne Hall at UW Madison. After discovering they were both twins (and born only 6 days apart), Matt and Austin realized they had many other things in common and a friendship was fast formed leading to many a beer pong championship. Matt always brings the positive energy and can strike up a conversation with anyone. Matt is a sales executive at FIS and currently lives in Sun Prarie, WI with his girlfriend Anna.

Web was a coach at the CrossFit gym where Sammy Jo took Austin to try to impress him with her fitness (evidently, it worked). Fast forward a few years and Web is now one of the owners of that same gym and the officiant of Sammy and Austin's wedding. Web is an outstanding coach and great friend who always has a good conversation ready to go (lets hope he remembers to tell everyone they can sit down at the ceremony). Web lives in Arlington Heights, IL with his wife Kristen and their kids James and Madie.