How We Met
When they starting dating in 2006, Krista and Joe discovered they had a lot in common. They both enjoy being outdoors, camping, fishing and most of all spending time with family and friends. After being together for 5 years they got married.
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The date they chose, September 26, was special to both of them as it was Krista's grandparents 50th Wedding Anniversary as well as the date her parents and aunt and uncle were married on. It was a day to remember and celebrate for a lifetime.
Soon after they were married they started trying for a family. They were told they wouldn't be able to have kids of their own. To their surprise, they ended up pregnant. However, soon after suffered the heartbreak of a loss.
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They knew in their hearts that their next journey would be adoption.
About Krista
HOMETOWN: Pardeeville
OCCUPATION: Lead Special Ed Assistant
FAVORITE COLOR: Pink and purple
HOBBIES: Wildlife photography, camping, swimming.
FAVORITE FOOD: Tacos
IDEAL NIGHT: Spending time outdoors with Joe and her family.
FUN FACT: Krista is an avid thrift store shopper, and loves finding treasures in thrift stores and garage sales.
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Krista has worked for the same school for 10+ years and loves watching the kids learn and grow. Every day is a new adventure and she loves setting new goals and seeing her students accomplish them. She also loves having summers off and meeting her new students each fall!
What Joe says about Krista
"Krista is my best friend. She is very hardworking and selfless. She always puts others before herself and has a very caring and nurturing spirit. She is incredibly compassionate and empathetic, both of which will make her an amazing mother. She is always there when I need someone to talk to, and I’m glad our child will grow up with a mother they will always be able to confide in."
About Joe
HOMETOWN: Cambria
OCCUPATION: Communications specialist for UW Health Med Flight, 911 dispatcher and Jailer
FAVORITE COLOR: Blue and red
HOBBIES: Anything outdoors, specifically fishing, hunting and camping.
FAVORITE FOOD: Anything with pasta
IDEAL NIGHT: Relaxing, watching TV in the winter or sitting outside by a fire with friends and family in the summer and fall.
FUN FACT: Joe enjoys going to NHRA drag races and spending time with Krista and his nieces and nephews. Family is a top priority for him.
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In Joe's spare time, he works as a Fire Inspector and Captain for the local Fire Department. Joe recently received an Award of Excellence for his dedication to the community and citizens of the county. He also recently received a Certificate of Life Saving Effort. Joe’s passion for helping and serving others is evident through his commitment to protecting his community.
What Krista says about Joe
"Joe is very hardworking, caring, loving, and dependable. He is a great role model to our nieces and nephews, and I know he will be for our child as well. He is my rock. I can always count on him to be there for me. He is a great partner to go through life with and can’t wait to see him grow as a father."
Our Pets
Together, Joe and Krista own two cats, Molly and Bella. They consider their fur babies their children right now. Both of the girls have been rescued. They love to be in the open windows or laying on top of the heat registers. Each is unique in their own way. Bella loves to play with ice cubes and Molly sleeps on her own full size pillow.