Abby's best friend since they found out they weren't the only Abbieys in the newly consolidated 3rd grade. Abbie was the one next to Abby in volleyball and in the cheer section during cheer season. They spent many summers in CO and WY and went off to BU. Abbie now lives in SC but is only a phone call away.

Abby's little sister, and honorary MOH. She is the mom of Cooper (Ring Bearer) & Maizy (Flower Girl). Isabelle and Abby shared a room until Abby went to High School. They either wanted their day beds pulled as close as they could be together or put a piece of tape down their room as a DO NOT CROSS line. Their relationship hasn't changed. They do have a mutual love of sewing/quilting, spending time at the cabin in Wisconsin and trying anything crafty.

Abby's friend since her first day on Bradley's campus for the Fellows Program. Athena and Abby went on to be in the same Sorority (Sigma Kappa Beta Nu) and forever friends. They share countless memories of Abby's trips to Chicago to see her "Chicago friend" and Athena in Peoria/Galesburg.

Abby's friend since her first week of work at KCAP. Tessa worked at Experience Galesburg and Abby at the Economic Dev. Partnership. Quick friends and quick co-chairs of the Young Professionals Network and support each other through multiple after hours opportunities. Abby was also a bridesmaid in Tessa's wedding this Spring in Wilmington! They are truly each other's yin and yang.

Abby's friend since Fa La Holiday Party 2021 - A holiday party for the young professionals network which has been a constant in Mark and Abby's relationship. Keri is a constant friend that's birthday is only a few days away from Abby's. Keri and Abby grab lunch or take on a Marshalls trip multiple times a month. Keri is someone that Abby can talk to anything about for hours.

Abby's 2nd favorite Cracker Barrel date. Emma, Taylor, Mark and Abby have spent many nights at Cracker barrel (Mark's favorite restaurant). Emma and Taylor also let Abby help coordinate their wedding. Emma is kind, sweet and probably the funniest one in the group message. Emma is a lover of all things cozy, notebooks and giving gifts (just like Abby). Abby and Mark are so lucky to have a double date duo like them.

Being from Maquon, Ethan and Mark have known each other most their lives, but grew closer together in high school. From late Call Of Duty nights, to golfing for famous bowls (where Mark usually won), to Ethan's moves around the Midwest, and cheering on the Cubs (despite attending 2 Playoff losses), they have grown to be the best of friends.

Taylor and Mark became close friends while dominating the high school golf scene, and have remained very close ever since. Taylor helped Mark navigate through Blo/No during college and now you can find them going to auctions or antiquing together, and maybe one day you can listen to them on their podcast that they have yet to (and may never) start.

Of the 5 Thomas brothers, Ryne and Mark have lived under the same roof longer than the rest. Through Ryne's love of WWE, Mark and Ryne have been able to bond over wrestling most of their lives - despite rarely agreeing on who should win each match. In Nov. 2023 Mark and Ryne took Abby to her first WWE event!

Ever since Adam and Mark were babysat together, Mark has basically been an unofficial member of the Bybee family. Adam and Mark spent almost every day together in the summers growing up playing video games, sports in the backyard, and wrestling on the trampoline. After many years and family vacations later, Mark and Adam remain very close friends.

Despite Mark being the better athlete, Beriah and him have been very close friends since kindergarten. Mark helped Beriah become YouTube "famous" with an epic trick shots video around school and Beriah helped Mark become a true outdoorsman while goose hunting. They are a dynamic duo with a karaoke machine and have enjoyed many Sunday Fundays together with great food and friends.

With Blake being a few years older in school, him and Mark's friendship has developed and grown over the last decade, with the rest of the Sunday Funday crew. Thanks to some great memories from the Missouri ogre, to the Ricky Stenhouse wreck, to Mark's (rare) horrible golf at WIU - Blake and Mark remain very close friends.