Tyler & Abby

There is no one else I'd rather have by my side on my wedding day. For those that do not know, Ryan is my older brother. He's now a big city boy living on the East coast, but we still always take the time to try and get in at least one hunting trip a year. I still always seem to shoot a bigger deer than him, but thats ok, it’s not like he's very competitive!

I met Josh in early 2014. I was getting ready to start anesthesia school and I needed a roommate. So, I did what anyone would do when looking for a roommate and turned to the Criaglist classified ads. We met in person once before deciding to be roommates. Josh was one year ahead of me in anesthesia school and we spent two LONG years living together. Since both graduating, our friendship has brought us on many crazy hunting adventures with many more to come.

My friendship with Eric began back in High School. Eric was a year behind me and we didn't meet until my sophomore year, which is hard to believe is even possible because there were only 20 kids per grade! Our friendship has remained strong over the years and remains one of those friendships that no matter the amount of time or distance apart we pick back up right where we left off. We've shared many great memories together and I'm looking forward to having him stand by my side on my wedding day.

My friendship with Matt also began back in high school. Matt participated in football, wrestling, basketball, baseball, and track--all through high school. We shared many fond memories over the years, but one I remember quite vividly back in 2005 is when Dove Creek High School football was playing Nucla (or maybe Norwood).  I remember Matt having an "All American" type game with 5, or maybe even 6 touchdowns. It was on touchdown number 4 that I remember Matt just absolutely laying out the defensive end while also suffering a metacarpal injury, but he sucked it up and played through, scoring several more touch downs that game. It's not the football game that stood out to me most, but the events of the next day. We arrived home late that Friday night, but alarms where set early so we could hunt elk Saturday morning. Matt agreed to get up at 3 am, drive 1 1/2 hours to my hunting spot and then hike mile upon mile in search of bugling elk, all with a broken hand. Its a memory I'll never forget.

Oh Davé! I met David shortly after he got engaged in December of 2018. David is like the BIG little brother I never had. He's never afraid to give you the shirt off his back or a giant bear hug, sometimes at the same time. We've shared many fun air boat rides cruising the Elkhorn River. One of these days I'll make a "Big Game Hunter" out of him, but it's hard to get a cattle farmer to like venison.

As cohost of Mccabe Outdoor Adventures, Brody can be found chasing turkeys, sitting in a tree stand, hunting elk with a 6.5 creedmoor, catching 5 lb bass in his pond, or on a real wild day; wrestling snapping turtles in the buff. Brody is as genuine as they come, always the first to offer help. I’m so honored to have him a part of our day and a lifelong friend.

Mom and Rex have lived in Spirit Lake, IA for several years and have been a wonderful support system to me! It was always so important my family loved the person I ended up with and I am so thrilled that they do.  Mom has been retired from nursing for about 5 years now and spends most of her time with her father and siblings.  She also enjoys boating in the summers, going to the farmers market in the park, and cooking.  Rex is still working as a lineman throughout the Midwest.  Rex is one of a kind and his interests are broad from sprint car races, boating, smoking meats, and traveling (and it seems like he has been just about everywhere)! 

Dad lives in Wisner, NE, which is about 30 minutes from where Tyler and I live.  Over the last 7 or so years I have gotten to know my dad as an adult and I am so thankful for that! A lot of life events have brought us closer and I am so appreciative of learning more about our family farm and his hobbies as well.  I have enjoyed learning how he likes to grill/smoke/etc. any kind of meat and love that he is constantly sending me recipes to try! There is no such thing as "going hungry" at Dad's! We also have spent quite a bit of time together air boating on the Elkhorn river-- I never thought I'd love boating in Nebraska as much as I did in the Lakes! 

Dave and Gina have set deep roots in Southwestern Colorado. Dave has been officially retired for a little over a year now. Much of his career has been spent in either athletics or education. Gina won't be far behind as she's set to retire as a lifelong kindergarten teacher at the end of this school year. I often times find it difficult getting a hold of these two as they spend as much time possible hiking, biking, and snowshoeing in the mountains.

Robin and Gene live in Southwestern Colorado. I spent my high school years with Robin and Gene living the Ranch Life while attending high School in Dove Creek, CO. They are both Registered Nurses and have a combined 40+ years of nursing experience. As of late, Robin is an OR Nurse and Gene is a Traveling RN. When not working they can be found hiking, biking, hunting, and fly fishing throughout Western Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah.