She's only 10 years old, but my stepdaughter, Skyler, is truly a mini-me! We share the same goofy sense of humor, a love for anything Bluey, and a tendency to get completely lost in a good show. It's wild to see so much of myself in her, from her curious questions about the world to her stubborn streak when she's determined to do something. Every day with her is an adventure, and I cherish all the moments we spend together, seeing my own quirks reflected in her bright, spirited personality.

My mom Mary is, quite simply, my hero. As a single parent, she raised me all on her own, and I honestly don't know how she did it. She worked tirelessly, sacrificing so much to make sure I had everything I needed and more. Every challenge we faced, she met with incredible strength and an unwavering spirit. She taught me the true meaning of resilience, hard work, and unconditional love. Everything good in me, I owe to her.

My coworker, Sasha, isn't just a colleague; she's genuinely one of my best friends. We click on everything, from bouncing ideas off each other at work to sharing laughs and venting about life at the office. Having her around makes even the toughest workdays feel manageable, and I always look forward to catching up with her. She's incredibly supportive, always has my back, and honestly, I can't imagine work or life without her.

My older cousin, April, is like the big sister I never had. Growing up, she was always there to look out for me, whether it was teaching me how to put on makeup, coming up with our own dance to TLC’s Baby, Baby, Baby, or just letting me hang out with her. She introduced me to so much – new music, makeup, and even how to stand up for myself. We've shared so many laughs and adventures, and even though we don't see each other as often now, she will always be a huge part of my favorite childhood memories.

My older cousin, Jennifer, was more like a big sister as well than just a cousin. Our Aunt Faye always had us together growing up, dressing us in matching dresses and styling our hair the same. We had our adventures, although some of them got us into trouble with our parents. I remember hanging out with her and some of her friends just to be around her. Our bond was truly special, and even though we've grown up, those memories of our childhood are some of my most cherished.

Adam is the Groom’s brother.

Matt has been the Groom’s friend since 2005.

JJ has been friends with the Groom since the 6th grade.