If you've ever wanted to see a 2nd Grade Teacher rap, ask the DJ to put on a lil S-N-P and hand this girl the mic. Besides being a closet rapper, Abby is incredibly thoughtful, compassionate, hard-working and can get you to straighten up with just a look. She is that friend who has really been there.

Claire is the Garth to my Wayne. We have "Party Time"-ed it all around the world in all of the seasons of our lives - high school in Fennimore, college in La Crosse, study abroad in Australia, and now in the Madison area. Our friendship has been nothing short of "Excellent!" Claire is funny, creative, open-minded and brutally honest. At the wedding, she will tell you if you have spinach in your teeth. Whether you like it or not.

When you hear a loud, crazy laugh at the wedding you'll turn around to spot Amanda. She will always be a wild, tough farm kid at heart. She'd haul a couple pony kegs up the stairs at Hickory Grove Golf Course (where we met) and then cool down with a cheap alcoholic beverage. It was then I knew I loved her. I would tell you so many tales but most are going with us to the grave.

When you're the bride, you'd like to think on your wedding day you'll be the prettiest girl in the room. But I know that will be Amanda. I mean....look at her! She's a beautiful friend not only by outward appearance but her kind, fun soul. We've had a ton of wild times that range from Badger tailgates to marriage/babies and I can't wait for more!

I had to choose a nice photo of Brianne or she'd make me redo this. Brianne has been like the younger sister I never had, except she acts older. She is very responsible, driven, and organized in life. Which is why I look up to her so much. However. If she's been drinking, stay an arms length away because she likes to give these playful little "taps" that actually kind of hurt.

Ari will have one more sleeve than she does in this photo. She is my wild gypsy sister. We can say we're going for a hike and somehow get breakfast at Bennett's and end up at Le Tigre? I have been to so many concerts with her, I've lost count! I'm always flattered when people mistake us for real sisters (it's the eyebrows and big lips).

Dawn will have one less mustache than she does in this photo. She will probably ask you if you're having fun, do you need a drink, would you like a snack? We refer to her as Mother Dawn in our friends group because she's that person who is always checking in on and taking care of others because that's just the kind of self-less, caring person she is. I also can't wait to see her dance like she's at the Firehouse.

My sister from another mister may come off as reserved at first. But don't let that fool you. As Whitney's shyness fades the laughter and dance moves come out. Whitney has been a fun, supportive and empathetic friend for a couple decades. Our lives tug us in different directions but we always return to each other, as true sisters do.

If you're looking for Kara she won't be hard to find. She is tall and she is loud! Things I love about her! She is rarely shy and can get you laughing both hysterically and uncomfortably. Her sense of humor is wicked and she knows it. No one laughs as hard at her jokes as she does. But besides being funny and outspoken, Kara also has a tender heart and has been an amazing confidant over the past several years.