Melissa and Alyssa have been close friends for over 13 years. Melissa works as a veterinarian in Wichita.

Tim and Ben have been close friends for over 17 years. Tim is an artist and works as an art professor at Wichita State University.

Cassie is the beloved elder sister of Alyssa. Cassie is married to Alan Kilpatrick. She has two wonderful kids, Isabella Hamilton (15), and Miles Hamilton (12).

Whitney is the beloved older sister of Alyssa. Whitney lives in Texas with her long-time partner, Clint Black. Together they're raising Liam Black (7).

Andrew is the beloved sole younger brother of Ben. Andrew lives in New York state and works as an engineer in a vegan agricultural technology company.

Ed and Ben are childhood friends who met in middle school. Ed lives in Chicago and works in IT as a project manager.

Stan is the beloved older brother of Alyssa. Stan and Jennie blended their beautiful families in 2018. They have two wonderful sons, Izaiah (21) and Nathaniel (13); two lovely daughters, Ivy (18) and Layla (15); a beautiful daughter-in-law, Brie (20), and a delightful grand-daughter, Iris (20 mo).

Jaramie is the beloved elder brother of Alyssa. Jaramie lives in Wichita with his long-time partner, Krista Birmingham. They have two playful fur-babies, Mayhem and Havoc.

Isabella (Izzy) is the beloved niece of Alyssa.

Liam is the beloved nephew of Alyssa.