Trent & McKenzie

Howdy from Texas! We’re Trent and McKenzie, parents to our spunky 4-year-old daughter, Kolbie. Our family leans on the strength of our faith and each other to get through anything. After going through the stillbirth of our son, Witten, we still dreamed of growing our family and raising more than one child. Our story has led us to adoption, and we believe that God’s plan is perfect and we’re thrilled to see what He has in store for us! We love spending our time as a family taking weekend getaways to water parks and theme parks, going for walks with our dogs while Kolbie rides her scooter, hanging at the park, swimming at our community pool, being involved at our church, and hanging out with friends and family. We would be honored to get to know you and together build an open adoption that feels supportive and right for everyone involved.

About Us

We met on Bumble in 2018 and it was love at first “swipe.” We agreed to meet for dinner and it’s safe to say our first date was a hit! We’ve been married for 7 years and understand what “for better or for worse” truly means. We love each other well, lift one another up, have a lot of fun together, and make each other laugh. Many who know us would describe us as having a good sense of humor, but also having a steady and solid relationship.

We love watching or attending all things Texas Tech sports, cooking dinner together (specifically grilling steak), playing Mario Kart on our vintage Nintendo 64, trips to the mountains to ski and sled, lake days, doing puzzles, watching The Office reruns or having a good Harry Potter marathon complete with homemade butterbeer.

We can’t wait to have the opportunity to become parents again, watch our daughter grow into her new role as a big sister, and raise a child in the family and community we belong to.

About McKenzie

According to Trent: McKenzie is thoughtful, kind, the best mom to our daughter and partner in life I could ask for. She is so much fun and is just as willing to hop in the car and take a spur of the moment trip as she is to curl up on the couch and watch a movie.

As a speech-language pathologist turned stay-at-home mom, McKenzie is able to use her unique skillset in child and language development to foster the best environment for our daughter, Kolbie, and any small children she encounters. I find myself sitting back and just watching her interact with our daughter. McKenzie is so good with her and Kolbie wants to be just like her mom. With nearly 10 years of practice interacting with children on a professional level, McKenzie has the ability to make kids feel so comfortable, seen, and valued.

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About Trent

According to McKenzie: Trent is kind, authentic, the leader of our home, steady, and a wonderful husband and father. He works as a drilling engineer with nearly 12 years of experience in the industry and is valued by his company. He is a loyal friend and has had the same group of guys as best friends since the 9^th grade (that’s over 20 years of friendship!). He is a whiz at math, can fix anything around the house, and grills the best steak in Texas.

As a dad, Trent is endlessly patient, a strong and solid example of what a father should be, and so much fun. Our daughter adores him and is learning every day what it means to be loved by a good man.

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Our Family

Our life as parents began in 2021 with the birth of our daughter, Kolbie. She is very smart, has a big vocabulary (she’ll talk your ear off!), and is great at playing pretend. We’ve talked with her about adopting a little brother or sister and she’s so excited. Kolbie will be an amazing, helpful, fun, loving big sister!

Our Top 3 Ways to Spend a Friday Night:

1. We love to pick out a Disney movie and then cook a food that matches that movie. For example, we might cook spaghetti and meatballs to eat while watching Lady and the Tramp. We move our coffee table out of the way, blow up a large air mattress and eat dinner in the living room.

2. In the warmer months, we love to grill. Trent will throw on some fajitas while McKenzie makes homemade tortilla chips, guacamole, and salsa. Then we’ll all head to the back patio to have dinner together.

3. The only way to beat the Texas heat is in a swimming pool, and thankfully Trent’s sister has one. We love to go swimming with Kolbie and our nieces (we can usually be found in the pool with the kids playing Marco Polo) while his sister prepares an amazing dinner for everyone.

Our Home in Texas

We live in a sweet and cozy 4-bedroom house that fits our family perfectly. We picked this house out in 2020 knowing it would be the house we would bring our babies home to. We have a community playground and pool within walking distance, which is so important because it gets HOT in Texas! We also have a good-sized backyard big enough for all Trent’s grilling needs, a trampoline, and many kid toys. We love our home and our family-friendly neighborhood, and can’t wait to make more memories here as a family.

Our Promise

We promise to love and cherish your child unconditionally, honoring the love behind your decision. Your child will be raised in a safe, nurturing home where they are deeply valued, supported, and celebrated. We are committed to walking alongside them through every season of life, providing stability, encouragement, and endless love. Above all, we promise to raise your child with a strong foundation of faith, building a love for Jesus and teaching them the grace, compassion, and truth found in Him. Your child will grow up knowing they are chosen, treasured, and loved beyond measure.

We look forward to the opportunity to build a strong and meaningful relationship with you, if you so desire. We will always speak of you with gratitude and respect, honoring the special place you hold in their story.

We’d love to talk or answer any of your questions. Please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.

In Closing

Thank you for taking the time to read about us and consider us as a home for your child. Adding another child to our family would not only be a dream come true, but an answered prayer. We can honestly say that even after all we’ve been through, we believe in God’s provision and timing for our family. We promise to raise a child who knows how valued and loved they are.