Margaret was one of my first roommates while going to SU (so you know we got into a lot of trouble together!). Margaret is also from the area where I grew up, so we have a lot in common and became fast friends. Margaret loves to drive, is crazy intelligent (graduated High School and college one year early), and full of surprises. Now, she lives in California with her husband, two boys, and two dogs.

I’ve known Samantha since she was my adorable little baby cousin. Now Sam’s all grown up, working as a History teacher and cheerleading coach at a public high school in San Antonio, Texas. I’m very proud of her, and am very excited that we’ve been able to hang out more often!

I have many fond memories of spending time with Angela during high school. In seventh grade, my family moved to a different city, and I was the new kid at school. Angela was there to help me fit in and make friends. We spent many hot afternoons laying out at her pool! Now, Angela lives in Lubbock, Texas with her husband and three children, all while working as a full-time realtor. She’s got her hands full!

Ah, Ryan. Ryan’s gotten me through some of my worst experiences, and been responsible for often driving me out of my comfort zone, whether it ended up being a wise or a foolish decision 🙂 We lived together for years, until I had to give him up so he could move in with his eventual wife — I’m sure I’ll get over it one day. Ryan and I have grown into the men we’ve become together and I couldn’t ask for a better Best Man.

David and I have been friends since 7th grade when I routinely beat him at video games like Marathon and Warcraft. We know more about each other than we probably should and we have too many inside jokes to remember, but a lot of them revolve around South Park. David’s one of my best friends, always considerate and reliable.

Matt and I went to boarding school together for high school, and lived in the same dorm for 3 years. We’ve bonded over many years of playing Halo on our Xboxes, and though it might have looked like we were just playing video games, we’ve gotten to know each other incredibly well through our many long conversations. Matt’s now in medical school, so I’ll have to start coming up with some good Doctor jokes.

No wedding of Crystal and Jordan‘s would be complete without Crystal’s nieces, Ryleigh and Raelynn. Ryleigh is Crystal’s oldest niece and newest pen pal. She’s in second grade and reading at a higher level than most of her classmates. She placed second in UIL Storytelling. Ryleigh loves gymnastics and is an aspiring artist. She’s been plugged in since she was four years old, when she got her first iPad from Santa. Now, you’ll find Ryleigh pinning her favorite kitten pictures and showing off her gymnastic moves. Jordan hopes one day she may turn to a career in software engineering.

Railynn is Ryleigh’s younger sister. She’s four years old and wildly imaginative (you’ve been warned: don’t believe everything she says). Railynn loves running fast! She plays soccer and never gets tired of chasing after the ball. Our Facetime calls with Railynn are always so much fun and a bit jumbly with Railynn running, phone in hand, showing us all her toys. Both girls welcomed Jordan into the family from the very first time they met him.