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Oklahoma
Baptist
Karsten 3 yr
Karsten is our 3-year-old daughter, who joined our family through adoption. We never imagined the amount of sparkle she would add to our lives (literally and figuritavely - so much glitter!). She loves being outside, no matter if it's at a playground or checking cows. She loves Minnie Mouse, Bluey and Disney Princesses. At home, she enjoys playing in her kitchen, with baby dolls, building with magnetic tiles and squishing play dough. She loves to help cook and even enjoys cleaning. Karsten is always singing!
Karsten is eager to be a big sister! She prays for "my baby" often and has big dreams of helping feed, teach and read to a younger sibling.
Career: Cattle Ranch Hand
Hobbies: checking cows, entertaining her family, playing with her friends, reading books, cheering for Pistol Pete, and playing with baby dolls, her play kitchen, magna-tiles and "pretend"
Favorite meal: chicken fried rice
Favorite color: pink
Favorite ice cream: all of it
Favorite team: "Go Pokes!"
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We both attended Oklahoma State University and started dating after we graduated and moved back to our hometowns, in September 2011. On our second date we had a pizza baking competition, since Matt is the pizza connoisseur! Other favorite dates included going to museums, taking the dogs to dog parks, Thunder games, annual trip to the State Fair, and going to the local drive in movie.
We were engaged in December 2013 on a ski trip. After discussing with Shae's mom how to do it, Matt decided he just couldn't wait any longer and proposed while our group was playing cards - right after Shae ate a blue sucker and had changed into her comfy clothes for the night. Shae's blue sucker caused her mouth to look like a Smurf, but love is blind!
We were married on May 3, 2014 in the church that Shae grew up in and where we are now members. We asked our guests to wear orange, black or white and had Pistol Pete as a surprise guest at our reception!
Karsten was born in the crazy year that was 2020! Her birth mom choosing us to be her parents is truly a gift and an honor. Some of our favorite things to do as a family include going to OSU football games, visiting the zoo, and playing outside!
Thank you for taking time to look through our family's profile. We know the magnitude of the decisions you're making right now, and although we do not know your name, we are praying that you are safe and healthy, and that you feel loved, supported and at peace.
With love,
Matt and Shae
Career: IT Business Analyst
Hobbies: woodworking, volunteering at church, playing golf, and being the commissioner for his Fantasy Football league
Favorite meal: pizza, tortellini or hamburgers
Favorite color: orange
Favorite ice cream: chocolate chip cookie dough
On the radio: Christian music, sports talk radio, comedy podcasts
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption, John Wick, and The Batman
Favorite team: OSU Cowboys
Matt has one sister, "Aunt K," who is married to "Uncle J." They have a son who is a year younger than Karsten. We love spending time with them at Nana and Papa's house, where there is never a shortage of bubbles, sidewalk chalk and laughter!
Matt is a Lead IT Business Analyst. He attended OSU for undergrad before getting his MBA from SNU.
Woodworking, exercising, volunteering at church, fantasy football and playing golf.
Career: Marketing Manager
Hobbies: Baking, reading, graphic design, checking cattle, singing at church and volunteering
Favorite meal: steak and baked potato
Favorite colors: green, orange and pink
Favorite ice cream: butter pecan from Braum's
On the radio: red dirt, worship music, showtunes & podcasts
Favorite movie: Sweet Home Alabama and Hallmark movies
Favorite teams: OSU Cowboys & Seattle Seahawks
Shae has two younger brothers, Uncle K (married to Aunt B) and Unckie (engaged to Auntie). Shae's brothers love to spoil Karsten and have such a sweet relationship with her! We can all often be found at Boom Boom and Papa T's house for breakfast on Saturday mornings before starting work on a ranch project.
Shae graduated from OSU and now works as a marketing manager.
Shae loves being creative, reading, checking cows, baking, volunteering and watching sports.
Karsten is our 3-year-old daughter, who joined our family through adoption. We never imagined the amount of sparkle she would add to our lives (literally and figuritavely - so much glitter!). She loves being outside, no matter if it's at a playground or checking cows. She loves Minnie Mouse, Bluey and Disney Princesses. At home, she enjoys playing in her kitchen, with baby dolls, building with magnetic tiles and squishing play dough. She loves to help cook and even enjoys cleaning. Karsten is always singing!
Karsten is eager to be a big sister! She prays for "my baby" often and has big dreams of helping feed, teach and read to a younger sibling.
Career: Cattle Ranch Hand
Hobbies: checking cows, entertaining her family, playing with her friends, reading books, cheering for Pistol Pete, and playing with baby dolls, her play kitchen, magna-tiles and "pretend"
Favorite meal: chicken fried rice
Favorite color: pink
Favorite ice cream: all of it
Favorite team: "Go Pokes!"
We live in a rural area, where our next door neighbors include two horses, a bunch of cattle and Shae's parents. We built our home in 2018 on the land Shae grew up on.
We have two dogs Thabo, a French Bulldog, and Hashtag, a mini Schnauzer mix! We also have two cows (Ashburn and Pistol Pete), two chickens (Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck), and we help with our family's cattle operation.
Our home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a bonus room to watch movies and play! We love the sunsets at our house and can enjoy them from the living and dining room.
Matt built our crib and changing table for Karsten's nursery, and we plan to use them again! He put so much time and love into both pieces.
