We are both native Texans, born and raised in central Texas, and have been together for twelve years. Our little family of three is rooted in faith, and God has blessed us with a strong marriage, a joyful 4-year-old son who fills our home with laughter, and two golden retrievers who add even more love (and hair) to our days. Family is everything to us, and we cherish time spent cooking at home, playing outside, gathering with loved ones, and traveling together. Our greatest hope is to provide a safe, joyful, and Christ-centered home where children know they are deeply loved, prayed for, and supported.

We met on a cold December night in Gruene, Texas, on a semi-blind date that felt straight out of a Hallmark movie with every tree wrapped in Christmas lights. Matthew arrived over an hour late (due to traffic), praying that Spencer would still be there upon his arrival… she was. We had dinner with plans for a concert at the legendary Gruene Hall afterwards. But as luck would have it, the concert was sold out, so instead we spent the evening walking through town, talking for hours, and getting to know one another. What began as an unexpected night quickly became the start of something special.

Our relationship grew through seasons of long distance as Matthew’s job took him to Atlanta and then New York while Spencer finished college. After three years apart, Matthew moved back to Texas, and we were engaged shortly after settling into life together in Austin. Those years taught us patience, trust, and the value of choosing one another daily.

Spencer is full of joy, creativity, and compassion. The middle child and only girl, she balances a gentle spirit with a competitive edge and loves creating meaningful moments for our family. Matthew is steady, loyal, and deeply faithful. The oldest of three siblings, he leads our family with calm strength, a love for the outdoors, and a servant’s heart. Together, we are grateful for the life God has built and the family we continue to grow.