Kathi & Robert Pfeifer
Elizabeth’s Mother and Step-Father

Kathi is a regional representative for a leading marketing research company and loves interior design. Rob is a project manager for a wiring company and a freelance recording engineer out of his home. They have been married for seven years and live in a beautifully renovated home in Mesa, Arizona with their fat cat.

Gary & Tracee Springer
Gary’s Father and Mother

Gary is the regional manager of a fast-food chain and has been in the restaurant business for most of his career. Tracee is a labor and delivery nurse who spends her free time taking care of their three dogs: Java, Mocha and Joey. Gary and Tracee have been married for more than 25 years and live in Mesa, Arizona.

Scott Kyllingstad & Deanna Vega
Elizabeth’s Father and Step-Mother

Scott is a lifelong auto-body painter, in love with classic cars, and will collect just about anything. Deanna runs both a pre-school and aftercare program for a charter school and spends her free time reading, watching reality TV and being with her “adopted” kids. They each live in Mesa, Arizona.

Josh ‘Sid’ Kyllingstad
Elizabeth’s Brother

Josh, currently 22 years old, is Elizabeth’s younger brother and one of her greatest allies. He lives in Mesa, Arizona and delivers pizza. A natural musician, Josh (or LJ) spends hours playing guitar, listening to heavy metal and going to concerts. He’s also a movie buff, a great bowler and could sleep through a hurricane.

Allison & Stephanie Springer
Gary’s Sisters

Allison, Gary’s older sister, lives in Glendale and teaches children with disabilities. She loves to vacation abroad and collect gift bags. Gary’s younger sister, Stephanie, lives in Mesa, Arizona, and works in Scottsdale as a registered nurse. Stephanie likes to read, bargain-hunt, and spend time with her family.