Karen & Troyce
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r e h t o m h t r Bi Date night!
Hello, we are Troyce and Karen!
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e are from a small town in Ventura County, California. We would like to begin by thanking
you for taking the time to read our letter and getting to know us. We are very excited about expanding our family through adoption. We would love for you to get to know us, our son and the type of home we already have established full of love and happiness. We hope that by reading this profile and seeing our photos you will have a glimpse into our life and who we are as a family. We truly look forward to meeting with you and building a relationship based on honesty and admiration.
our Story We met at Karen’s family owned restaurant 20+ years ago.
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royce would come in while on duty with the police department and Karen
would be his waitress. We became friends right away. He was my go to friend when I needed advice about different boyfriends and his advice to me would be you deserve better. Troyce still continued to come into the restaurant and we became even better friends. In June 2007 Troyce asked Karen out again and she said yes! God puts people in our lives for a reason and keeps trying until we get it. In April of 2008 Troyce proposed on Karen’s birthday while we were sailing on a cruise ship to Mexico. Six months later we were married surrounded by family and friends. We have built our relationship on love, respect, honesty, trust, and laughter. In 2010 we were blessed with our son after dealing with infertility. Lukas fills our hearts with love that one can only imagine. We see the world through his young trusting eyes and feel very blessed. We are looking forward to adding another child to our loving family. We are fortunate to have the time and money to explore this wonderful world we live in. We can’t wait to shower another baby with our love and attention.
Our wedding day
all about Troyce mping trip
Relaxing on a ca
• I WAS BORN IN VERNON,TEXAS. • I HAVE A YOUNGER BROTHER. • I LOVE TO PLAY THE GUITAR & BONGOS. • I LOVE TO RIDE MY HORSE (APOLLO). • I RETIRED FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AFTER DOING 32 YEARS ON THE FORCE. • I AM A STAY AT HOME DAD • I VOLUNTEER FOR THE VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF’S POSSE/ MOUNTED UNIT. • MY FAVORITE FOOD IS PIZZA. • I LOVE TO GO CAMPING IN OUR RV. • I LIKE TO JET SKI AND RIDE MY MOTORCYCLE.
Out on patrol on
the beach
• MY FAVORITE SPORTS TEAM IS HOUSTON TEXANS.
Playing guitar at church
Going for a ride
meet Karen
With our dog Sophie
• I WAS BORN IN VENTURA, CALIFORNIA.
• MY FAVORITE FOOD IS FRENCH FRIES.
• I AM PART OWNER OF A MEXICAN FOOD RESTAURANT. MY PARENTS HAVE OWNED IT FOR 40YEARS.
• I LOVE TO TAP AND BALLROOM DANCE.
• I HAVE THREE OLDER BROTHERS.
• I LOVE TO TRAVEL (BEEN TO EUROPE, MEXICO, AFRICA).
• I HAVE A STEP SISTER WHO LIVES IN DALLAS, TEXAS.
• I HAVE A DEGREE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT.
• I LOVE TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT PLAYGROUNDS WITH OUR SON ALL OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. • MY FAVORITE CANDY IS COTTON CANDY. • I AM ALWAYS UP FOR ADVENTURE (GETTING LOST AND FINDING NEW PLACES). • I LOVE READING CHILDREN BOOKS AND SOMEDAY I WOULD LIKE TO WRITE ONE. • I VOLUNTEER AS A CITIZEN PATROL FOR OUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT. • I LOVE TO WATCH DISNEY MOVIES.
Painting with friends
Out on patrol
Ziplining adventure!
o l l e h y sa to Lukas
Such a little helper!
Fixing an electric car with dad
• 3 YEAR OLD SWEET HEART • LOVES PLAYING WITH HIS CARS, BUILDING W/ BLOCKS AND PAINTING. • LOVES LISTENING TO MUSIC & PLAYING INSTRUMENTS
Hanging out with the pups
• HIS FAVORITE BOOK IS HIS CHILDREN’S BIBLE • ENJOYS PLAYING OUTSIDE IN THE YARD WITH WATER, THE DOGS, ON THE PLAY STUCTURE, AND DRIVING HIS POLICE CAR
Family fun time in Palm Springs
meet Troi • SHE IS 27 YEARS OLD • SHE LIVES IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA • SHE IS GETTING A MASTERS DEGREE IN GEOLOGY • SHE IS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE NEWS OF US ADOPTING. “I can’t wait to become a big sister all over again!”
our Family Karen’s family having a BBQ
Troyce’s family vacationing in Palm Springs
Troyce’s brother & his family
We are extremely close to all our family! We have weekly brunches or dinners with grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. When we are in Texas we spend time with papa Jug (Troyce’s dad) and many relatives there.
Troyce’s nephew, mom, & stepdad
With the family at a Christmas program
Our Texas home Cattle at our Texas home
Troyce’s dad, who lives in Texas
our Homes Karen’s sister in law, mom, & aunt
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ur home in Ventura County, California is half of
an acre. We have a horse and 4 dogs that live in the backyard. Our Texas ranch house is near Dallas and it is on 35 acres with cows and horses on the land. We go there 4 times out of the year.
Karen’s brother Ron & uncle
Our California home
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e promise to raise our child in a loving and nurturing environment
where he or she is encouraged to do
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hank you for reading our profile. We look forward to getting to know you
better and listening to your dreams for your
their best and be true to him or herself.
child. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are committed to raising our child to
We wish you luck with whatever you decide.
appreciate a good education, respect him or herself and others. We promise to be parents our child can be proud of.
WITH ALL OUR LOVE,
n T ro y c e a n d K a re
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