Carlin & Casey

Becca is Carlin's dear cousin and her closest and oldest best friend. Becca and Carlin have always been two peas in a pod, since diapers they have been toddling around causing mischief together. From midnight Harry Potter movie premieres, to family vacations in Lake George and Pennsylvania, to college shenanigans, they have made decades of the best (and craziest) memories together! Becca loves reading and writing, creating art, and all things cute and cuddly- especially her adorable animals!

Christopher and Casey grew up as next-door neighbors in Ithaca. They became best friends all the way back when they were toddlers and spent so much of their free time together throughout their childhood - re-enacting their favorite movies, exploring the woods and creek behind the park, and dubbing themselves “the bread boys” while distributing free bread throughout their trailer park. They shared in many changing interests throughout their teenage years - roller coasters, playing Magic the Gathering tournaments, writing and recording sketch comedy and movies, and organizing their own private Fireworks show for friends and family. To this day, their lives continue to be synced up in many ways; spending time on home renovations, working in tech, and even both getting married this year!

Kim and Carlin have been friends since they were 2 and 3 years old when their parents met and became friends at Knox Church in Kenmore, NY. Then came decades of playdates, sleepovers, writing cheesy songs and being absolute goofy weirdos together with Kim's younger sisters Kelly and Grace. Kimmie is a beautiful singer and has impeccable taste in style. She loves her husband and beautiful family, Disney movies, all things musical theater, our queen Celine, and I'd be remiss if I left out-- hot sauce!!

Casey and Ivan met in their teenage years working at Greenstar Co-op in Ithaca. They connected over interests in making music, their shared experience of being raised homeschooled, infinite curiosity towards all aspects of the human experience, and enthusiasm for novelty. Ivan's friendship was a godsend during Casey's rocky teenage years. He is a stalwart buddy that has been a pillar of support in so many of Casey's projects over the years. He (along with his wife) played in Casey's band for a short period, and he has helped tremendously with so many home renovations - making all of them much more enjoyable. 

Kelly and Carlin have been friends since they were 2 years old when Carlin smacked Kelly at the church nursery! Thank goodness Jody marched them over to apologize to Kelly and her mom Deb- because it started a friendship that would last decades and mean more than anything in the world! Kelly and Carlin have had countless playdates and sleepovers throughout the years, and spent hours and hours making up silly skits, filming questionably acted home movies, and singing their favorite musical songs. Kelly is an amazing actress and singer, loves the outdoors, being with her fiancee and their dog Winston, and anything with Johnny Depp!

Andy and Casey also met while working at Greenstar Co-op. They connected over their shared appreciation of Buddhism, ancestral wisdom, world cuisine, and wisecracking. Casey started going to Andy’s place regularly shortly after Andy’s first daughter was born - the three of them spent many evenings together enjoying some combination of old radio shows, waxing philosophical, cooking, and Dora the Explorer. These times were a definite bright spot in Casey’s late teens/early twenties which were an otherwise difficult time. Andy and his family are an indispensable part of our Ithaca family.

Jade is Casey's sister and met Carlin for the first time when Casey brought her to their family's annual St. Patrick's Day party. Jade has been a special friend to Carlin over the 7 years they have known each other and has embraced her as a sister even before they were sister-in-law's to be! Jade is amazing mother to Casey's niece and nephew, Adrianna and Landon, and a great friend to all who know her. She loves elephants, sunflowers, coaching cheerleading, health and wellness, and cheering on her son Landon at his sports games!

Trevor is Carlin's brother and first met Casey when Carlin brought him home to Buffalo for the first time. On that trip, they visited Niagara Falls and Letchworth State Park, and got to know each other. Over the years, Casey and Trevor have bonded over their love of movies and generally being the calmest people in the room. Trevor loves hanging out with his good friends, playing D&D, and working on his podcast.