marriage length

8 Years

State Location

Illinois

Church Denomination

Catholic

pets

About us

We are a faithful couple who desire nothing more than to do Our Heavenly Father's will. We are fun, creative, outgoing and prayerful. We try to our best to serve God in many ways, always putting God and family first. We live life to its fullest and do so by embracing God's creation, living a healthy lifestyle, fostering healthy relationships, and engaging in adventures! We enjoy the beauty of simplicity and because of this we are always happy.

Children

Alexander

3 yr

Alexander turned three! He is energetic, funny, and smart. He loves trains, firetrucks, and tractors. His favorite show is Blaze and the Monster Machines. His favorite prayer is the Hail Mary. He prays before every meal and loves going to church and recieving God's blessings. His first word was daddy and his second word was Jesus. He makes his mommy and daddy laugh everyday but also keeps them on their toes. He is loved by all!

Letter to you

Dear Birth Mom,

Know that you are loved, prayed for, and thought of often. We may not know your name yet, but God has placed you on our hearts to embrace. We pray daily for you to have the courage and grace from God to be strong in knowing how much you are loved by Him. We know that He has great plans for you and for our family as well and we live happily and free knowing that He is always with us and hears our every prayer. Our promise to you is that you will always be remembered and cherished by your child and his adoptive parents. Your child will know how brave, strong, and loving you are and how forever grateful we are that God chose us to help foster his or her growth both spiritually, mentally, and physically. We promise to love your child in your womb with all of our hearts and to provide the best life that we possibly can. He or she will have a safe and loving home full of laughter and joy! God bless you in your discernment. We hope to meet you soon!

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Bobby's testimony

My faith in God has been at the center of my life since I was young. Growing up in a loving family I was shown, thru education and by example what a life of faith is and how it would help prepare me for the challenges in life that lie ahead. My parents were the primary source of instilling faith in myself and my brothers. Though it has not always been easy, my faith has provided great strength and courage in difficult times and has pushed me in times of turbulence to do what is right and just and that has been a great source of peace in my life. My faith has continued to be fostered and nurtured by my amazing wife Kristine, our families which our near, and a community of faithful friends. We attend church daily, when possible, but always weekly. We attend classes and groups hosted by our church to stay close to God and continue to grow spiritually. God, spirituality and philosophy are big topics within my family and whether at the dining table, relaxing on the back deck, or sitting in a recliner, we often discuss different bible readings/teachings with current topics and how that relates to our modern times. My wife and I continue to be active in our church where we acted as youth group leaders, my wife sings for Mass and I am on our Parish Council Committee. We continue to pray for God’s Will in our lives as it relates to our current family and specifically what plans God has in store for our future family. We adopted our Son Alexander in 2020 and have been amazed at the blessing he has been to our immediate family but also to his surrounding family and cousins. We have taught him about Jesus since his first day of life and continue to be in awe of his love and attention of Jesus and his veneration of crucifixes and images of Jesus. God has blessed our family in ways too numerous to count and we look forward to sharing those blessings with those we encounter on the journey ahead

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Kristine's testimony

My Catholic faith has been a very important part of my life. It is my life. Our daily lives consist of putting God first in all things. We attend daily Mass as often as we can and pray daily both alone and together as a family. I was raised Catholic and have strived to live out my faith in all aspects. I have a close relationship with God and seek to do his will always. He is close to me. In order to foster my relationship with Jesus I pray daily, attend mass about 4 to 5 times per week and receive the sacraments as frequently as possible. I attend a yearly Women of Christ conference which helps enkindle the fire as most retreats do! I graduated from Ave Maria University with a degree in Theology. Afterwards I served as a missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) for three years. I served on the college campus where I led bible studies, mentored students in the faith and gave talks at conferences and events. After three years of service I took a position as Director of Faith Formation for the Basilica of Saint Francis Xavier in Dyersville, IA. I ministered at that church for three years before meeting my husband. Now, I serve our community by leading bible studies and book studies. I share my talents by cantering at mass and helping out at different parish functions such as the yearly Lenten fish fry’s. My husband and I were youth leaders for three years and just recently stepped down from that position to focus on our family. We adopted Alex as an infant in 2020 and felt called to focus our attention on our family unit. He was baptized one month after his birth and knows who Jesus is. In fact, Alex’s first word was Daddy and his second word was Jesus. We read him Christian books and bible stories and celebrate all the religious holidays. We have taught Alex how to pray and do so every day before meals and bedtime. Most importantly, we try and teach him the love of Christ by our example of love and service to one another.

about Bobby

Bobby is a gentle soul yet strong in mind and body. He loves being active and enjoys activities such as coaching football and baseball, exercising, riding bikes, hiking, and sports. He has always been a terrific uncle to his 20 nieces and nephews. Now, as a father, he focuses on being the best dad to his son by gently guiding him in the right direction. He is playful and fun and enjoys making others laugh. He works as a lender in his hometown bank which leaves him with plenty of time to spend with Alex and his wife, Kristine. They enjoy being together. They enjoy going on bike rides and long walks and just relaxing in their backyard. Bobby helps the family to remain centered on God through prayer and by his example of Fatherly love. He is a blessing to his family and community as he is always there for anyone who needs help.

about Bobby EXTENDED FAMILY

Bobby is one of three boys. They are best friends. His brother's married beautiful Christian women who have been blessed with many children. Bobby and his brothers live in the same town as their parents and spend as much time together as possible. They enjoy celebrating holidays and birthdays together. They all attend the same church and have a large faith community. Bobby and Kristine's adopted son, Alex, is blessed to have so many cousins who love him to bits!

about Bobby work & education

Bobby attended Rockford College and majored in Business. He has works as a Lender and is Vice-President of his bank. He is successful in line of work and is appreciated by many.

about Bobby HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Bobby enjoys coaching football and baseball. He's very active and loves to try new things. His hobbies include, golf, hiking, exercising, spending time with family and playing sports. He enjoys building and fixing things. He loves learning new things and listens to spiritual and empowering podcasts in his spare time. However, he is most interested in his relationship with God, knowing that, ultimately, his joy comes from Him.

about Kristine

Kristine grew up on a small farm in Northern Illinois. She is one of six children. She was raised in a Catholic home with amazing parents. She learned the good lesson of hardwork at a young age and doesn't take anything for granteed. She is grateful, easy-going, friendly, and funny. Christ is at the heart of her life. She knows how blessed she is to have been chosen to be a mother to her adopted son, Alex, and lives each day trying to be the best for him.

about Kristine EXTENDED FAMILY

Kristine is from a large famiy of 8. Her parents live about 30 minutes from Bobby and Kristine. Two of her brothers live in Ohio with their families. She has 8 nephews and 1 niece on her side of the family. Her family is close. They are quick to forgive and love spending time with eachother. Christ is the center of their family. They help to build each other up and are always there for eachother.

about Kristine work & education

Kristine graduated from a Catholic High School and then attended Ave Maria University in Naples, Fl. where she studied Theology (religion). She became a missionary with FOCUS, The Fellowship of Catholic Univeristy Students, for three years. She mentored students, led bible studies, and gave retreats. Afterwards, she worked as the Director of Religious Education in Dyersville, IA until she met her husband, Bobby. She now works as a Sales Paralegal for a Realestate Attorney out of Chicago. She is blessed to work from home as her primary role is MOM!

about Kristine HOBBIES & INTERESTS

Kristine enjoys having FUN! She appreciates all that God has blessed her with from the awe of nature to her good sense of humor thus, she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. She enjoys hiking, taking long walks, reading good spiritual books, and recently taken up golf and tennis. In her spare time she enjoys playing piano, singing, and painting. Her greatest interest is in fostering her relationship with her spouse and son, Alexander, and of course, Jesus.

about Children Alexander

Alex is an amazing drummer and loves music

He's also a fan of bugs.

He is adventurous and quickly becomes friends with everyone he meets

about our home

Kristine and Bobby live in the town that Bobby grew up in. It is a small town that has an amazing community. They live in a comfortable home that is full of love and grace. Bobby and Kristine renovated the house that his father grew up in. It took them 2 years to complete. They put a lot of love and hardwork into making it a beautiful home for their future family. They are in walking distance to three parks, the library, the waterpark, recreation center, and church. Although there are many wonderful qualities about their home, the best part is that they are close to family.

Bobby & Kristine