I met Amanda (AKA Sandy) when we were around 10 years old. We did karate together through college. We became close friends in high school. She is the only one of my friends I ever lived with. She also has known Kevin longer than me! She met Kevin through groomsman, Jeremy, when they worked together at Bay Beach. I thought I knew all of her friends but never met this group! She held out on me! Her love language includes craft beer and sushi.

Amanda is my older cousin (but more like sister). She has always been a built-in best friend and someone for me to lean on. In old photos and home videos were usually right next to each other. You can find us now eating sushi and quoting Princess Diaries. ("The prettiest girl is riding in the 'stang!"

My Jenini Panini. Jenny is my giraffe. She was the girl I saw in the halls and thought "Wow! That girl has some long skinny legs!" We have been friends since freshman year of high school. She went off to school at Eau Claire, married her high school sweetheart, moved all over the US for the Navy, and had some babies. After 13 years, she finally moved home! As easy as it was to stay friends with her over the years, I am ready to have her back in GB (and so I can get to know my Godson, Jameson- her younger son).

Cass is married to one of Kevin's high school friends and college roommates, Josh. Cass is intelligent and compassionate. We became easy friends instantly when we met. She is always down for an adventure or sitting and talking about life. She has the best advice and gives thoughts that makes you think about things differently. Being around her encourages you to grow.

Maggie is married to one of Kevin's high school friends, Colin. Maggie is funny, spunky, and fiercely loyal. She is always down for being spontaneous and letting the day take us where it wants to. I met her the same day as Cass and it felt like I had known them my whole life. Being friends with Maggie means you have a friend who loves you for your faults and has some witty one-liners.

I met Molly at the gym. She heard I was a vet tech, and she immediately bombarded me with questions about her dog. After a few gym sessions, we started having trouble getting through without laughing fits. After a breakfast and bloody mary date- the rest is history! She is such an easy, fast friend. Her laughter and enthusiasm are contagious. No one tells you about the friends that you make as an adult that you just meet and its easy sailing supporting each other through adult milestones but boy am I glad to have found one in her.

THE Allie LeClaire. Allie is Kevin's younger sister. This girl is fiercely competitive (I mean, she was a pro- athlete), loyal, caring, and funny. She was quick to accept me into her family and made an effort to get to know me. Her warm acceptance didn't go unnoticed. I am honored to have her as a sister-in-law.

Oh boy, where to start with this young padawan. Tyler and I have been friends since he moved onto our street freshman year of high school. We immediately bonded over our shared interest in all forms of mischief and debauchery. Of notable mischief, Tyler and I snuck out in high school and biked across town to hangout with girls from school, resulting in my longest grounding to date. I was one of two best men in Tyler's wedding, and I look forward to repaying that honor come August.

Weston Malcore, a man that needs no introduction. He is the sole reason the last social event you attended ran out of Busch Light. Weston and I have been friends since grade school, but our forever friendship was solidified in college at La Crosse, where we put our livers to the test. Weston is always down for a good time, but DO NOT TRY TO OUTDRINK THIS MAN. I have tried throughout the years, and have only succeeded once or twice, which I'm sure Weston would still dispute.

Colin Pickering is a very nice boy I met in high school, whom I believe my parents were hoping would help turn me away from sin. This backfired rather quickly, however, when I found Colin to have one of the most infectious laughs on planet earth. I have spent countless hours saying whatever it takes to get this man giggling, which often landed us both in trouble with our high school teachers. Colin and I only have 1 tattoo, and it is a matching tattoo that we got on vacation in New Orleans. Take that, Mom.

Josh Frisque is another member of the very nice boy club, which I still can't seem to buy my way into. Josh and I met in high school, when I was kicked out of freshman orientation and Josh recalls making a mental note to "stay away from that guy". Josh and I have bonded over tennis, video games, cognitive comedy, and living together through 3 of the 4 years of college. Invite this man to trivia night, you won't regret it.

Jerald Pfaller is one of my oldest friends from grade school. I got my first taste for criminal activity with Jeremy, from cutting class at Bear Paw Boy Scout's Camp, to vandalizing pictures hanging from the walls at China Buffet with spitballs, and everything in-between. We also attended the same high school, but ended up going to different colleges. However, this afforded us the opportunity to visit one another and create havoc somewhere that one of us could flee come Sunday. Turn Ons: Discussing craft beer and men's hairstyles.

Nathan is the younger and more athletic brother of Shawn. Don't let his quiet demeanor fool you, the kid is a hoot and a half and is always down to have a good time. We love going to sporting events with him- mostly as a visiting team. Note to self: if he offers you a tequila shot- say "no"!

The ideal brother-in-law is easy going, has a great sense of humor, treats your sister and your family with respect, and doesn't feel like you've been forced to spend time with them. I'm really hoping my sister finds that in her next marriage, because AJ ain't it. JK JK LOL LOL AJ is THAT dude. I find it hard to explain how easily AJ has assimilated into our family, and I feel like I have known him since birth. I love this man like an actual brother, even if he does get naked with my sister.

Tony has been a long-time friend of Kevin's since meeting him through Tyler Brown during a Halo tournament in high school. According to Shawn, Tony is a long-lost cousin of "her" Schneider clan. However, this is simply false and no one should indulge Shawn in this delusion. Tony and his wife Katie can often be found attending live music with the bride and groom, especially at their favorite live music event; Sol Grass. Also of note, Tony is responsible for introducing Kevin to Dave Matthews Band back in 2009, and we all know how that went. Kevin and Tony would both agree, without question, that their favorite shared past-time is suckin' on chilli dogs outside the Tastee Freez.