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Matt & Shae
Marriage Length

10

STATE LOCATION

Oklahoma

CHURCH DENOMINATION

Baptist


Children

Karsten 4 yr

Karsten is our 4-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, 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!"


Pets

2

ABOUT THE COUPLE

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

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ABOUT Matt

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

EXTENDED FAMILY

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! 

WORK & EDUCATION

Matt is a Lead IT Business Analyst. He attended OSU for undergrad before getting his MBA from SNU. 

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Woodworking, exercising, volunteering at church, fantasy football and playing golf.

ABOUT Shae

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 

EXTENDED FAMILY

Shae has two younger brothers, Uncle K (married to Aunt B) and Unckie (married 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.  

WORK & EDUCATION

Shae graduated from OSU and now works as a marketing manager. 

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Shae loves being creative, reading, checking cows, baking, volunteering and watching sports.

Karsten

Karsten is our 4-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, 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!"

ABOUT OUR HOME

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. 

ABOUT OUR WORLD