Penguin & TBW
Wedding Party
Jill
Bride
Jill, Jilli, Momma, Penguin, Babe, Gramma - Just a few of my favorite names :) I have two sons: Austin 28 & Shawn 17 Austin is married to Rebekah and they given me 3 amazing grandbabies: Madison 9, Carson 8 & Gracelynn 1. They live about 20 minutes away in Hutto. My Mom, Holly and Dad, Tom live 2 minutes down the street - makes life super easy when one of us needs something! My Brother, Mike, Sister in Law, Susan and niece Zada also live about 20 minutes away in Hutto. My nephew, Christian (Mike and Susan's son) is a short 20 minutes away as well in Georgetown. Rounding to my home state, Wisconsin, you will find my Dad, Craig, Step Mom, Donna, half brothers Evan & Ryan (along with their respective families.) I went to High School and college here in Austin: in 1990, I graduated from Westwood HS & 1997 from St. Edward's University with a BA in Communications. After graduation I immediately began working. A few jobs and a few layoffs later, I have now been employed at Diasorin for 16 years! I am proud to say that I am a breast cancer survivor and THRIVER! I pride myself in participating in the non-profit and fundraising communities that support cancer patients, their families and care givers. It is an honor to give back and pay it forward. I look forward to so many things in life and I try to make every day a positive one.
Tommy
Groom
TBW! I came to Austin in November 1996 after being raised in the Texas panhandle. Since being here I have traveled for work all around the country but kept coming back, now I know the reason, I found my "home" with Jill. Not only have I been blessed to have found Jill, my Penguin, but have also gained a family too. Shawn, there are no words that can describe the love I have for this kiddo.. Austin, Rebekah, Mads, Carson and Gracie.. wow, to say I am blessed is an understatement. If anyone or anything has me more wrapped it would be Gracie. Getting to watch her grow and learn is so special. I have a brother who lives in Abilene Texas. Carye. He has a wonderful wife Amanda and they have my nephew Ethan who is a Senior in high school and will be graduating in May. Ethan was a standout left tackle for his team that made it to the quarterfinal round in the playoffs this past season. He is also highly competitive in powerlifting as well. While in high school he has been learning the welding trade and plans to pursue a career after graduation in that field. I have had many roles in my work life but have now found the place I feel the best at as a Project Manager at Samsung. It is a very challenging yet extremely rewarding position where I learn something everyday and grow not only in my professional life but as a person as well.
Christina Lloyd
Matron of Honor
Christina and Jill have been best friends since the 6th grade! Ask Christina about BEANS and RICE, Beans and Rice, Chocolate milk, corn on the wall, "being a tree," the BAB tribe, sushi, PEIN, and everything in between! Our friendship has definitely seen it all. Christina and I went to the same middle school, but then she went to Pflugerville HS and I went to Westwood. Even though we were at different schools, our friendship remained strong. Births, marriages, divorces, vacations, laughs, tears... and way way way more laughs and great times in between this is a friendship bond that will always remain true.
Shawn McWilliams
Best Man
Shawn is Jill's youngest son. It is his SENIOR year at McNeil High School where he is a member of the Varsity football team. Unfortunately, he did not get to play his final year due to the fact he had hip reconstruction surgery back in January of 2023 due to the orthopedist discovering he had hip dysplasia! The McNeil Mavericks were AMAZING this year - Bi-District CHAMPIONS! This is something that had not happened in 19 years! Shawn was very lucky to have a spot on the team, remain on the "OL," get his lettermans jacket and celebrate! Graduation is quickly approaching here in May '24 and he will be cruising to Mexico with his girlfriend, Megan and her family! Shawn and Tommy have become very close and great friends over the last two years. They share a lot in common from working on trucks, mudding, welding and giving Mom a hard time. ;)
Madison
Flower Girl
Madison is Jill's first granddaughter (and bonus granddaughter to Tommy.) She loves math, reading, her little sister Gracie, and SQUISHMALLOWS! There isn't a time that Gramma Jill visits or that Madison comes over that Gramma doesn't get a full makeover compliments of MADISON herself! Just ask her about the time she was brushing my hair, found a knot, pulled harder, and said "Don't worry Gramma, it's just a rat!" I was laughing hysterically and asked Madison, "Is that what your Mom does and says to you?" Her answer?....No. LOL . She definitely keeps us smiling and laughing. Let's go to Gramma and Tommy's so we can play with SLIME!!!!!!!!! ;)
Carson
Ring Bearer
Carson is Jill's first grandson (and bonus grandson to Tommy.) He loves playing Minecraft and Zelda and playing with his little sister, Gracelynn. It's bonus time when he gets to come to Gramma and Tommy's house...why? Because we have SLIME time! :) Carson is super smart and you can often find him playing on his switch or iPad when he's not on his laptop doing his at home learning sessions. He loves cars just like his Dad and Uncle Mike too!
Gracelynn
Flower Girl
Gracie is the youngest grandchild and she keeps us on our toes laughing. She is the absolute sweetest. She loves Ms. Rachel, her Momma, Da Da, Sissy, Bubba, "mamaw Jill" PA PA, Uncle Shawn, the rest of her family, and her bunny...honestly, she loves pretty much everything. Ask Tommy about the time he was driving and I was facetiming with Gracelynn. She was asking for him and I said, he's driving. She says, "Beep, Beep!" Tommy gets to a stoplight and honks the horn and Gracie gets the cutest look on her face and laughs..."Beep Beep Pa Pa." Needless to say, the horn was honking for the next 10 minutes! ;) Little "stinky" brings so much joy into the world.