Crystal and I came from such opposite worlds, I think that what make our friendship so strong.  I knew we were going to be best friends on our 1st out of town work training we attended (have to ask her about the grave yard experience).  She open my eyes whole different whole I never grew up around.  She introduced me to FAITH and HOPE, and even though I don't think I will ever have as much faith as she does, she still accepts me. Crystal taught me the true meaning of having a best friend.  She been there for me in so many aspects of my young adult life; parenthood, working parent, grief and loss, and every day challenges.  We have a great compassion for one another life’s and the challenges they bring each day.  She is my rock!  It doesn’t matter how much bickering we do like sister, it doesn’t take us long to get over it.  We love to travel, check out new wineries, theatre plays, shopping, gambling and out of the town for a girls night or weekend!  I met Kelley Frieler (my bridesmaid) through Crystal.

Kelley and I 1st met on our 1st road trip to the Outer Banks, NC in 2010.  It was so weird we had never hung out together, and now Crystal puts us two in the same car (Hailie too) to travel to the ocean!  Man I thought me and Crystal came from 2 different worlds, oh no Kelley and I came from totally different worlds.  It was rebel (me) meets farm girl (Kelley).  At 1st I wasn't sure we were going to have anything in common.  But by Wisconsin we were chit chatting away about our lives.  All 4 of us girls were completely bonded after driving through Chicago and survived.  Kelley and I had so much fun on that trip, me and her decided to go back to Outer Banks 2^nd time in 2012 and we stayed in Rodanthe, NC.  Us 3 girls balances each other out, I am the wild one, Crystal is the good one, and Kelley love to show a little bit of both!  She is the peacemaker and compromiser of our crew.  I have always admired Kelley level of patience (something I know nothing about), everyone that meets Kelley has always said to me “Kelley is such a nice person, a genuine person”.  I am so thankful Crystal introduces the 2 of us.  Crystal, Kelley, and I are truly the 3 QUEENS!

Hailie is my pride and joy beautiful daughter.  Anyone that knows me knows my daughter, her smile will brighten anyone’s day and leave impression on you for life. God says “it takes a special parent to raise special child”.  I agree but it also goes the other way Hailie has taught me how to be great parent, and to never take any little joy for granted.  Hailie is life of the party, she reminds us how precious life is and how every day is a new bright day.  She reminds us to live life to the fullest no matter want the obstacles are.  When Hailie witnessed her mom getting engaged and I was getting married she was the happiest kid ever!  And right away she wanted to help me pick out my wedding dress and do her own “Say Yes to the Dress” episode.  I don’t think we make it on TV, but whatever Hailie and I end up wearing down the aisle it will symbolize the love we have for each other, and how we always have each other back for life. 

I meet Peggy shortly after my mother passed away when I was working at Swift County Family Services. Peggy is like a 2^nd mom to me.  (I swear my mom had something to do about that too) and Peggy loves telling me I am the daughter she never had.  Peggy came into my life, when I was in a dark place in life.  She took me under her wing and mentor me, and help me with my grief.  And I am forever grateful for her kindness not only to me but Hailie too.  She took both me and Hailie and treated us like family from day 1, we have spent several holidays together when I had no family in the area to be with.  We have also had plenty of fun adventures together, we can tell you several story of our traveling experiences and good times together.  Our favorite line is “Life is Good” and that is why Peggy is my Very Important Person (VIP)!

Dan has been a great friend to me he always helps me out and even in situations that I should not have been in, he doesn’t judge me and continues to be my friend through good times and bad times.  We lived together for about 3 years and throughout that time we go to know each other more and always had great time hanging out.  Some of my favorite memories with Dan is our BBQ’s, and going out on the boat relaxing.  We listen to each other problems and help each other out.  He also there for me and my beautiful daughter Camila, he has no problem hanging out with both of us.  I am very fortunate to have a friend like Dan in my life, and I am looking forward to many more years of friendship.   

Jarrett and I grew up together.  We used to get into a lot of trouble when we were kids.  Throughout life Jarrett and I have been close friend many good times and some bad times.  Our friendship really kicked off when we worked across the street from each other Jarrett worked at Subway and I worked at Super America gas station. We would hang out a lot after work.  We enjoy going to late night Denny’s Diner, we play pool, going to car shows, and after we turned 18 we loved to go to the casinos (the only fun thing to do until 21).  We always helped each other out when we had girlfriend problems or relationships didn’t work out.  Jarrett is a great listener and someone I will never forget in my life.  It was an honor for me to be in Jarrett’s wedding, and I am so lucky he going to be in mine.  Jarrett is my childhood friend and I know we will be lifelong friends.