Leigh & Adam

Partners-n-crime since Pre-K, these two go together like lamb and tuna fish. Aaron and Adam grew up around the corner from each other and have spent more time together than what is probably medically recommended. Aaron is the one person Adam willingly admits can cook better than him. He's known for being an extreme ball hog in NBA Hangtime and possibly the only human on earth that has seen Big Daddy more than Adam. Ask Aaron to choose between swiss cake rolls and star crunch and enjoy the dilemma.

Rajeev is the K-Ci to Adam's JoJo. These two have been friends since high school and you can spot how Rajeev has rubbed off on Adam along the way. He can be credited (blamed?) for Adam's obsession with sneakers, fantasy basketball, and The Wire. They have been known to hit the stage for breathtaking duets when karaoke and alcohol are mixed. Ask Rajeev about Ray the hibachi master of disaster and what it's like to be wrong about Crossroads by Bone Thugs n Harmony.

These two met at LSU where they became frat bros, roommates, and SAMCRO 1%-ers. Jay and Adam communicate solely in It's Always Sunny in Philadephia and movie quotes and it's super enjoyable for everyone around them. If you need help on the dance floor for any reason- Jay's the man to talk to. Ask him about the thinker pose and what it's like being a Detroit Red Wings fan growing up in Chicago.

Oh-well-HAP! These two cousins were once thought to be twins and quite literally grew up together. Andrew and Adam spent many weekends crushing junk food and playing video games with the Country Grammar album on repeat. They were bunkmates during their stint in Houston for Katrina where they created their own language based on Aqua Teen Hunger Force quotes. Andrew’s a traveling troubadour who slaps the bass big time. Ask him about Andrew-isms, the 37 ice cream cone vacation, and his epic performance at Fogo de Chao.

Ryan (aka Toast) is Adam's cousin, roommate, and co-commissioner of the greatest fantasy basketball league ever created. Toast and Adam both hold membership cards to the Marengo squad, Grandpa's Gang and the Trashy TV Troupe. These two spend a majority of their time at their respective offices asking the other what they think of the latest Woj bomb. Ask Ryan about the joerena and his Mark McGwire jersey.

Thanks to Peter, Adam finally got a brother! Outside of Leigh, Peter is the only other Boston sports fan Adam is cool being associated with. Even if he didn't marry Adam's sister, these two would still be brothers bound by their love of MTV's The Challenge. Ask Peter about Cara Maria's etsy account.

Adam and Jordan were brought together by a love of the NBA... and I guess his wife and Adam's bf, Kate, had something to do with it too. Jordan came from North Carolina and brought with him a wealth of beer and bourbon knowledge, which he is still working on getting Adam to understand. Their interests aligned as they tried to (unsuccessfully) start a basketball blog solely to get media passes to Pelicans games. Ask Jordan to say anything mean at all because we don't think its physically possible.

Dad is a country-hopping and vegetable-avoiding adventure seeker. Full of ambition and chicken parmigiana, he’s a special kind of superhero who can fly, make babies, and doesn’t burn - even when he falls asleep shirtless at Jazz Fest. Completely devoted to friends and family, he’s the first to jump on a plane to help when you’re in need or to text you when the Patriots or Celtics beat your team (sorry Adam). Ask him how his rendition of “Alice’s Restaurant” is coming along, and if he tells you that “true love is a soul’s recognition of its counterpoint in another,” your response should be something like, “Whatever. Make me a bicycle, clown.”

When Mom is around, you know you’ll have a good time. She’s always ready to dance, to try good food, or to take a long walk with “the boys” - Bavarian Bloodhound brothers Hershey and Bo. Perfectionist at heart, you know that everything will be amazing and will go according to plan when you leave it to her. She’s a “words with friends,” book club, and crafting guru. Always ready to send a Facebook message with the latest funny “Masshole” joke, a post with a cute dog meme, or (especially) a handwritten card in the mail, she reminds Leigh and Adam of her love everyday.

Pops! Tony is New Orleans through and through- best proven when he asks you “Where y’at!?” as you stand right in front of him. He has an innate ability to give lifelong nicknames and will almost never use your actual first name. In fact, plenty of times he’ll just pick a different name just cuz (Adam = Ike, Alix = Pete... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯). Tony can be credited for all of Adam’s skills in the kitchen, his obsession with food, and his ability to quote any movie featuring Robert De Niro or Joe Pesce. He’s always down for a good meal and a good time. Ask Tony about Adam’s full length nickname, the hojito, and cooking something that’s “all the way uptown.”

If you’re still skeptical that a guy with the last name D’Angelo is Jewish, just have a conversation with Adam’s mom. She’s been the adopted Jewish mother for a lot of Adam’s friends throughout the years and loves nothing more than feeding her friends and family. Michelle’s a traveler who’s always down for a trip to somewhere new. She’s best known in the family circle for her dance moves and being Sugar’s favorite human. If you’re looking for her during the wedding weekend, you can probably find her wherever the live music is coming from. Ask Michelle about her travel documents, foods that qualify as “vile,” and jamoca almond fudge sundaes with her bubbie boy.

Penny is a born and bred Westbanker with endless energy and a constant craving for chicken. She drives all the boys at the dog park crazy, and she’ll cuddle with you on her terms only (#feminism). You don’t need to tell her - she knows she’s extraordinarily beautiful. She’s happiest when running around chasing bicycles at top speed, she sleeps under the covers, and she has a deep distrust of cats and squirrels. Always down for kisses, fetch, or tug-o-war, she works hard to make Leigh and Adam happy every day.