Occupation 

Maintenance Manager

Education

High School Diploma

Hobby

Cooking & playing soccer

Favorite Food

Mexican, Jamaican, Barbeque & Hibachi

Favorite Family Activity

Game nights, family dinners & movie nights

Favorite Sport

Soccer, cricket & basketball

Favorite Places to Travel

Dominican Republic, Mexico, Colorado &
Costa Rica

Occupation 

Online Chat Supervisor

Education

Associate's Degree

Hobby

Planning events, scrapbooking & baking

Favorite Food

Chinese, steak, barbeque & southern food

Favorite Family Activity

Playing dominoes & uno, dancing to Michael Jackson on the Wii & going on family outings 

Favorite Sport

Basketball, track and field & soccer 

Favorite Places to Travel

Mexico, Costa Rica, Hawaii & Louisiana

Jason and I met in the fall of 2011. I was a freshman in college living in Texas, and he was living in Jamacia. I had just walked into my dorm after class, and my roommate, who is my best friend, was on OoVoo (similar to Skype) with Jason and his best friend. As I walked by her laptop's camera, Jason saw me, and I caught his eye. He told my best friend to call me over to introduce myself. I initially declined because I was camera shy, but my friend said you might want to say hi because he is cute. When I took a peek at the screen, I saw him smiling at me. His eyes glistened with what seemed like stars, looking at me like I was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. I decided to talk to him a bit, and the next day, we connected again via OoVoo. That’s when he told me we'd get married, to which I responded that he was crazy. We talked over video every day, and six months later, he was holding cards up over our video chat, asking me to marry him. And I said yes! I guess he wasn’t so crazy, but we were crazy in love.



A year and a half later, I booked a three-month plane ticket to Jamacia to meet Jason for the first time. We got married in January 2013, just two months into my stay. Jason's mother and uncle planned the entire wedding for us with the little money we all put together. The ceremony took place in an unfinished church, where Jason's grandmother and mother attended weekly. Jason was 22 years old, and I was 20 years old. We were so young, and many had doubts. Jason had all the support of his family. Sadly, at that time, I only had the support of my mother, but she was not able to travel for the wedding.

The reception took place at Jason’s mother's home, not even a mile away from the church. It was a very simple, inexpensive wedding but such a memorable night. We danced the night away with plenty of his family and took many photos with our phones. We were oh so young and ready to work towards all of the goals, wants, and dreams that we had talked endlessly about.

Our Home

Our home is a new build 4 bedroom, 3 and a half restroom home with a study that we have converted to a guest room. We plan to convert our current guest room, the nursery, and the two upstairs bedrooms into guest rooms. We have a very decent backyard space that will allow for many upgrades to accommodate your precious baby. We built this home with the thought of family and holiday gatherings. Our home is the spot for all family gatherings and events. The school district zoned to our home is one of the best in the state of Texas.

We are nestled in the back of a large subdivision. It has a nice trail that we love taking bike rides on as a family. The community offers a very nice park with a splash pad and a pool. We have a recreation center which can be rented for events. We are not too far from larger parks, as well. Our

 subdivision is located on the outskirts of the city. The city includes a zoo, aquarium, museums, water parks, and a plethora of indoor playgrounds. Our small town hosts many events, monthly, including farmer's market pop ups, car shows, and food trucks. There is so much to do. Your child could never be bored.

Jason's family all reside in Jamaica. The majority of his family lives in the parish of St. Elizabeth, which is known as the bread basket of Jamaica. Meanwhile, Jason's friends and favorite uncle live in Trelawny, located on the opposite end of the island. His family's origin is of Frenchmen who were fishermen out at sea. The family owns land with three homes on it. This is where we stay when we visit yearly. Jason's family is very welcoming and generous, and they are all great cooks, so you will never starve when you are with them. His grandpa, who was his favorite person in the world, unfortunately passed away a few years ago. Jason has many cousins, and we always spot them when driving down the roads in Jamaica.

Jason has three brothers and two sisters. His oldest sister passed away and left behind a daughter, Leanna. He also has two brothers, each of whom has a daughter. Jason’s mother is very involved and so excited to finally be able to visit us in the States, especially when her new grandbaby arrives. His father lives in Honduras, and they speak often. He is thrilled for us to become parents.



I am blessed to be married into such an amazing and loving family. You would never know I was an in-law; that is how close we are.

Shenece's Family

I come from a close-knit family with four different family trees, so there are plenty of us. We are a very diverse family with Cajun, African, Hispanic, Jamaican, and Texan backgrounds. We are blessed to have my mother living with us. We are very close and enjoy all the time we get to spend together. She is so excited to be able to help care for and be there every day with her newest grandchild. I’m lucky to have both a dad and a stepdad who are involved and excited to welcome a new grandchild into our family. I have two sisters and two brothers. Both of my sisters are currently pregnant. My brother has an 8-year-old son named Bryce. Bryce has made his own room at our home. He loves Spiderman and decorated the room as such. He visits us weekly, from Saturday afternoon until late Monday evening. He is so excited to play with his new cousins and teach them things!



I have a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins who all live near us. I am thankful that I have a flexible job that allows me to attend most family events. My family is big on making memories, and we have created new traditions that allow us to come together more often.

Jason & Shenece - A Look Into Our Life

Adventures

Jason and I share a strong passion for travel. We enjoy learning about the food, culture, and traditions of different countries. We believe that it's important to take at least two vacations a year. Together, we have been to 10 countries and 6 states with many of these destinations becoming repeat favorites.



In addition to air travel, we also love going on cruises. I'm sure that when we're old, we'll be that couple who are on a cruise every other month. We always make sure to book events and excursions to fully explore each place we visit and experience everything the state or country has to offer.

Our Nephew

Bryce is my youngest brother's only child. He is 8 years old and in the 2nd grade. He is incredibly observant and has an out-of-this-world memory. His favorite subject is math. He is currently obsessed with Fortnite and loves to play basketball. 

Bryce has many cousins whom he adores and often visits when he is at our home. They play in the backyard or go to the park. He can’t wait to add a new cousin to the mix!

Bryce's favorite person is Jason. He calls him Jay. They have been inseparable since Bryce could comprehend and play. As soon as Bryce reaches our home, he goes looking for Jason. It warms my heart to see their bond and assures me that Jason will be an amazing father one day.

Our Godchildren

We have been honored with being the Godparents to three wonderful kids who we love very much. Xavier and Xara are very well-mannered and sweet as a pea. Their mother, who is my best friend, is such a kind soul, and it definitely spilled over into the kiddos. Xara is 5 years old and so smart. She loves to play princess. Xavier is a mama's boy and loves to paint, sing, and play with race cars. He is 2 years old.

Elyona is one hilarious little toddler. She is full of sass, and you can't tell her a thing. She goes by the beat of her own drum. She is one of my other best friend's daughters. We love to spend time with all of them and look forward to our child joining the fun!

Friends Who Become Family

Jason and I married very young, therefore, my friends became his friends, and his friends became mine and now we are all family.

Both of us worked at Buc'ee's for many years, which allowed us to make friends of many backgrounds and cultures.

The majority of our friends have little ones. They call us Uncle Jay and Aunt Nece or Necie. Our friends have known us since we got married and have plenty of stories about us. Before they had children, Jason and I were known for hosting great get-togethers. Now that they have kids, we often visit their homes, grill steaks, or go to the park, sometimes with my nephew Bryce. We also have game nights and backyard grill and chills where the children can play. Our friends are very important to us, and they are all thrilled for us as we pursue adoption. Their encouragement means a lot to us as we embark on this journey.