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Nebraska
Lutheran
Wyatt 4 yr
Wyatt is 4 and is the most fun loving little boy. He absolutely loves doing anything outside. If it involves tractors, combines, or monster trucks, he is over the moon. He is very mechanical and loves fixing things and always asks questions.. He brings us so much joy every single day.
Frederick 2 yr
Frederick is 2 and looks up to his big brother and also finds joy in being outdoors. He is a little more ornery than his big brother, but also has so much love to give. He also loves anything trucks and tractors and he is definitely our animal lover. His sweet little smile warms our hearts.
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Hello! We are Angela and Tommy and have two boys Wyatt (4) and Frederick (2) on our acreage in rural central Nebraska. We have two horses, two dogs, a lovable donkey and a flock of chickens. Angela is a physician and Tommy is a lecturer at the local university. We have been married 12 wonderful years and are so proud of the life we have built and hope to continue growing our family through adoption!
Our story begins in the heart of Nebraska when we met in high school at a Future Farmers of America (FFA) leadership event. That first spark quickly grew into something special and before long we were traveling to see each other every chance we got. We loved going fishing together, spending time with each other’s families, and just enjoying being together.
After we got married and graduated college in 2014, life took us down different paths for a while. Angela went to medical school, and Tommy supported her from afar while working in construction. Once Angela started her pathology residency in 2019, we were finally able to live together again in Kansas City.
In 2022, while Angela was in residency, we experienced a miscarriage and struggles with infertility before being blessed with our first son, Wyatt. Becoming parents for the first time was exciting, a little scary, and completely life-changing. Wyatt’s smile and energy quickly filled our lives with joy.
In 2023, we both found jobs back home in Nebraska and were happy to return to our roots, surrounded by our families and open spaces.
We were blessed again in 2024 with the arrival of our second son, Frederick. He is a bit more easygoing than his big brother, but his mischievous little grin keeps us smiling every day.
I’m Tommy, I grew up in rural Nebraska and enjoyed every minute of it. I would describe myself as a fun-loving and active husband and father. I always strive to be honest, patient, and passionate with everyone I meet. I always prioritizes the needs of my family above my own and works to reflect the teachings of Christ with me and the boys. Whether I am having the boys help me build things around the house or fixing a car, I always try to find a way to make activities a fun learning experience.
My parents, Scott (Pe-paw) and Jackie (Me-Maw) live only about an hour away from our home. Scott is an accountant and Jackie is a retired nurse. I have two older brothers. Kelly is a pastor who lives in Minnesota and is married to Mandy; they have three children (two biological and one adopted). Robby is a physical therapist and is married to Devyn; they have four children. My family enjoys days at their cabin on the lake and takes pride in the annual Bloody Mary Thanksgiving morning party- a long standing and much-loved family tradition.
I currently work at the the local university teaching within the Construction Management program. The program is a business oriented program and most of my classes include teaching fundamental & advanced business practices associated with the construction industry. I have over 10 years of experience working within the construction industry on projects across the country. Angela and I completed our undergraduate degrees at the same time. After graduation, I completed a Masters program in Business Administration. I love teaching college students and preparing them for a successful future. Having years of real-life work experience definitely brings value to the students that I work with. I am looking forward to a long career teaching and will be pursuing a doctoral program next year.
I love being outdoors, fixing things, building things, and constantly read books with the boys. I have many hobbies, most of which involve being outdoors such as hunting and fishing. Angela and I always compete with each other to see who can catch the biggest fish. I always take time to walk with the boys around the pasture, going to the park, or playing in the yard. I am a constant learner and love reading classical literature and music. If you ever have a question about some obscure history topic, I probably know the answer. I also love playing instruments including the guitar and piano.
Hello!! My name is Angela and I appreciate you taking the time to learn more about me! I grew up on a farm in rural Nebraska and I would say that has shaped me into the woman I am today. I would describe myself as warm, hard-working, and family oriented. I seem to always try to laugh and stay positive, enjoying the little moments in life. It is my dream to raise our kids on our acreage, teaching them about life, animals, and faith, and to spend our days enjoying the outdoors together.
My parents, Phil (Papa) and Janice (Mimi), live about two hours away from us, where they farm for a living. They are extremely active in the church which keeps them busy – especially with the many animals they own for the annual living nativity that they help organize each year. I have two older sisters, Sarah and Trisha, who are both nurses and live in the same town as us. Each sister is married with two children, giving the kids lots of cousins to play with! Angela’s family takes pride in putting faith and family at the center of their lives.
I received my bachelor’s degree in chemistry before attending medical school. Following medical school, I completed a residency in Pathology in Kansas City. Following that, I was lucky enough to then get a job back close to home in Nebraska as a Pathologist at a local hospital. A pathologist is a doctor that is typically hidden away in the lab. They diagnosis diseases such as cancer by looking at tissue through the microscope. What I love about my career is that it, first of all is challenging and there is always something different to find. In addition, it has a great work-life balance. I take minimal call and don’t work weekends. There are rarely long days, which gives me plenty of time to spend with my kiddos at home.
I grew up showing and riding horses and I have continued to be an avid horse rider. I not only enjoy riding them, but also haul them to horse shows as well. I also enjoy doing pretty much anything outside such as gardening, landscaping, fishing, hiking and especially playing with the boys with whatever they are getting into. When I can’t be outside you can often find me knitting, sewing, or reading
Wyatt is 4 and is the most fun loving little boy. He absolutely loves doing anything outside. If it involves tractors, combines, or monster trucks, he is over the moon. He is very mechanical and loves fixing things and always asks questions.. He brings us so much joy every single day.
Frederick is 2 and looks up to his big brother and also finds joy in being outdoors. He is a little more ornery than his big brother, but also has so much love to give. He also loves anything trucks and tractors and he is definitely our animal lover. His sweet little smile warms our hearts.
Our home sits on a 10 acre property in the country. It is a 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home with plenty of space to explore. The kids have their very own designated playroom and the yard has endless space to run and play.
Ourside we have a large riding arena where you can find Angela out riding or working the dirt. We also have large turnouts and a pasture for our two horses and our donkey. In the backyard we have a large fenced in gardenand the boys LOVE helping plant and pick all of the veggies.
Life can be crazy but we always take time to enjoy the little moments! I hope some of these pictures can give you a glimpse into our daily lives!
