I met Becca when we were in 7th grade. From that moment I knew I had found my person, the one who I wanted to tackle this mess of a world with. She has helped me grow into the person that I am today and I truly owe her my life. Thank you for everything Becca Bear and a special thank you for standing beside me on my big day! I can’t wait for our next camping trip, I’ll bring the rain gear because we both know that we’ll need it ;)

Topics of conversation with Becca:

Running

Vikings

Cookies

Our marriage (yes we were married first)

Bug has been like a sister to me ever since she was born. She is the person that I run to to share exciting news and the one I cry to when I need a shoulder. Kailee and I have done many things together from breaking our grandmas lamp in her upstairs bedroom to swimming to the floating raft at the cabin at 2AM. I am beyond blessed to have the kindest and most beautiful cousin around! Love you bug, thank you for tolerating my nonsense all the time! 

Topics of conversation with Kailee:

Shotgunning (non alcoholic) beer

cute boys

cosmo

lake enemas

Ana and I were such fast friends at MNSU- Mankato! We loved spending time together, exploring the area, and watching movies. Ana has always been someone that I love being around and I am so thankful to have in my life. She brings forward such a positive energy and overwhelming love that you just can’t not want to be near her! Thank you for always believing in me Ana! I love you so much! 

Topics of conversation with Ana-

Montenegro

Spiders

College

Traveling

I met Bridget during my undergrad at MNSU- Mankato and we could tolerate each other enough that we decided to get an apartment together, it obviously worked out well enough for us both because she is also my roommate now, but she has become so much more than that. She is one of my best friends and my aquarium building buddy! We have had so much fun together over the last 4 years and I can’t wait to see what the rest of our friendship brings!

Topics of conversation with Bridget-

“strenuous”

fishies

catan

any and all animals

Talk about a work bestie! Emily is that person that I would not survive the day without! She is there to lend an ear when I’ve had a bad day. She is there to help when I’m struggling. She is there to support me when I’m low! I couldn’t do this life without you Em! Thank you so much for dealing with me! Love you!!

Topics of conversation with Emily-

Students / Teaching

Alaska

Traveling

What it’s like being in 100 weddings

Rando is Becca’s little sister so inherently is also my little sister and I love her as though she was! Randi truly is an inspiration to me and I am so beyond proud of the person she is today! Randi and I have been on several adventures with me and I can’t wait for our next one! Hopefully next time the foxes leave our marshmallows alone! I love you Rando, thank you for adopting me into your family!

Topics of conversation with Randi-

“Oh No”

one direction

Strenuous

college

Aubree is my cousin Samantha’s daughter and from the moment I saw her I fell in love. She is the sweetest little thing ever and she is so cuddly! Also, fun fact, her birthday is on our wedding day so don’t forget to wish her a happy birthday! Thank you for sharing your special day with me Aubree! I love you!! 

These boys are three of the most important people in my life. They have all changed the person I am for the better and I have no idea where I would be without them! Thank you for making me the best version of myself, I love you boys! 

AKA Tofu. Ask him about his bourbon collection and his fond love of cats. I’ve known this man his entire life. He’s my best friend, an extremely caring thoughtful person and the man behind Voshric Aridcleave. 

The cousin closest to me in age! Al and I shared drives filled with Pokemon on Game Boy Color and Nintendo DS, and movie nights with Lord of the Rings. 

Stiefel is GREAT. Stiefel is the man you talk to when you want to discuss some hardcore lore about your favorite pop culture franchise. He’s a fantastic listener and gives the best advice. Also, he’s great at Scandinavian and Scottish accents.

A man that never forgets to say, “top of the morning,” to you. A truly creative inspiration in my life, and always down for whatever adventure his friends are up to. 

I met Luke and his wife, Andrea, during my first weeks in Minneapolis. From our mutual love of film to our appreciation for tossing dice, Luke is always a blast to hang out with.