Occupation 

Maintenance Technician

Education

Some College

Hobby

Building/fixing anything & Axe Throwing

Favorite Food

Johnsonville Brat on a Hard Roll

Favorite Music

Country & Rock

Favorite TV Show

Gold Rush & Fraiser



Favorite Holiday

Christmas

Occupation 

Patient Care Coordinator

Education

Associate’s Degree

Hobby

Reading & Gardening 

Favorite Food

Chicken Alfredo

Favorite Music

Country

Favorite TV Show

Yellowstone & Friends

Favorite Holiday

Christmas

Our Story

We first met years ago through our local 4-H Club, though we didn't realize it at the time. Spencer was a close friend of my brother Cody, and in a small community like ours, it was inevitable that our paths would cross again. One day, while Spencer was hanging out with Cody on our family farm we started talking and hit it off.

After several intentional run-ins, Spencer finally worked up the courage to ask me out. Our first date was at Texas Roadhouse, followed by a hike to a lookout tower at a nearby widlife preserve, where we shared our first kiss.

A few years later, on the anniversary of our first date, Spencer proposed to me in the sweetest way-he had " Will you marry me?" engraved on a spoon I was using to eat a Blizzard from Dairy Queen. The following spring, we broke ground on building our home together. 

We got married in May 2021 on an unusually warm day for Wisconsin, with temperatures soaring to 90 degrees-quite rare for that time of year. Our ceremony was held at our church, surrounded by close family and friends, while the reception took place at a local historical museum and event center just three miles from our home.

It was a beautiful, intimate celebration, with only 50 guests in attendance due to the pandemic. Being able to spend quality time with each person meant the world to us, and the day turned out to be even more special than we had imagined.

Our Home

We built our home in 2018. It's a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom open-concept ranch home. Spencer's cousin was the general contractor, while Spencer and his dad, who is a plumber, handled all the plumbing work. Amanda's uncle, a talented cabinet maker, custom-built the cabinets, and Spencer helped with their installation. We took on many of the projects ourselves, from tiling the floors to staining the woodwork and completing the landscaping.

Our backyard has a patio with a pergola, perfectly positioned to enjoy stunning sunsets over the valley. With a spacious one-acre yard, there's plenty of room for children to run and play. Our home is located in a quiet subdivision of 18 houses, each on one-acre lots, offering privacy and safety-an ideal setting to raise a family. 

We live in a rural township with around 1,900 residents, nestled in an agricultural community just 20 minutes from two larger cities. Our town hall features a playground, a soccer field, and a half basketball court, providing a great gathering spot for families. We're also fortunate to have about 5,000 acres of state forest within our township, offering hiking and skiing trails. Additionally, the county marsh wildlife area spans over 14,000 acres, offering ample opportunities to explore nature.

Our community is close-knit, with an active 4-H club that organizes a variety of activities for youth, helping to build strong ties and foster a sense of belonging.

We love visiting different zoos, and one zoo, in particular, is unique as it spans 130 acres and allows almost 800 animals to live in large natural habitats, resulting in much happier animals. We also enjoy visiting museums and attending annual festivals and fairs, as well as the local fire department picnics. We look forward to sharing these traditions with a child and creating special memories together.

I am the oldest of three siblings. I have a younger brother and sister who are twins. My parents have been married for 37 years, and my sister has been married for a year. She and her husband live about 20 minutes away in the same small town as Amanda's brother and sister-in-law. My parents and brother live just ten minutes away from us, and we often stop by to visit them and their dog, Sheldon.

As of now, my parents only have "grand dogs," so they are ecstatic for their first grandchild. It goes without saying that they are looking forward to being called grandma and grandpa.

I have uncles and cousins who live in the area, as well as a grandmother, an aunt, and an uncle, along with one cousin who lives about two hours away. Additionally, I have another aunt and two cousins who live in Michigan. Overall, most of my family lives within an hour of us.

Amanda's Family

My family and I are very close. It consists of my parents, who have been married for 34 years, and my younger brother, who is also married. My brother and sister-in-law live about twenty minutes away, and we usually see each other once or twice a week. My parents are excited to become grandparents, as this will be their first grandchild. They look forward to celebrating birthdays and holidays with them and sharing in the joy that comes with it. Additionally, they are thrilled to introduce their grandchild to life on the farm.

I have a very large extended family that includes my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and many cousins with younger children. I feel fortunate that all of our extended family members live in the same state, allowing us to see each other frequently throughout the year for small gatherings and holidays.

Spencer & Amanda - A Look Into Our Life

Family Traditions

Every year, both of our families come together to celebrate the traditional holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. With Amanda's family, we also gather to honor Mother's and Father's Day. On Spencer's side, one of the highlights is the annual family reunion on the 4th of July-this year marked the 75th reunion. We also host our own 4th of July celebration at our home, inviting family, friends, and neighbors for a barbecue and fireworks once the sun sets.

In the fall, we make fresh applesauce and pies to celebrate the harvest. We grow pumpkins in our garden, which we use to decorate our home and carve for Halloween. Our neighborhood hosts trick-or-treating each year, and we love participating and seeing all the kids in their creative costumes.



For Christmas, we spend Christmas Eve with Amanda's grandparents, and on Christmas Day, we enjoy lunch with Spencer's family, followed by dinner with Amanda's extended family. Amanda's mom is one of nine children, so Christmas is an exciting event with over 100 relatives and lots of little ones running around. In our own home, we always have a beautifully decorated tree, and each year, the Elf on the Shelf joins us for some festive fun. We also make it a tradition to visit a local park and drive through their Christmas light display. 

Our Godchildren

We love spending time with the children in our lives. Earlier this year, our close friends Kayla and Brett asked Spencer and me to be the godparents of their daughter, Cora, ad we were thrilled to say yes! We've been cherishing our time with her, enjoying baby snuggles as we begin to form a special bond. Cora has an older brother, Leo, who we're also close with. We often watch Leo when his parents need a sitter and love seeing him grow. We feel truly honored to be part of their lives in this meaningful way.



Since Amanda was seventeen, she has been the godmother to her cousin Gage when he was born. Sixteen years later, Gage is now driving and playing varsity football. Spencer and I enjoy attending his games and celebrating milestones in his life as he grows into a young adult.

Life On The Farm

Amanda's parents own and operate a dairy farm where they raise heifers, just 4.8 miles from our home. We both love helping on the farm, especially during the harvest season. Spencer is always hands-on, helping operate and repair equipment when needed. We have our family garden, where everyone pitches in to grow a variety of vegetables and pumpkins for fall decorating. In addition, we raise our own livestock, which provides us with meat for the year.

The farm is more than just a place to work; it's where we spend quality family time, sharing meals and enjoying each other's company while helping with the daily tasks that keep it running. 

Adventures

As a couple, we love exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. Traveling to new destinations and creating lasting memories together is one of our favorite things to do. In our home state of Wisconsin, we enjoy visiting Door County and exploring the beautiful state parks scattered throughout the area. Nationally, we've had the pleasure of visiting both the Smoky Mountains and the Rocky Mountains, with the Smokies being our favorite so far.



We're passionate about the outdoors, whether it's hiking through a national park or taking a scenic tour, and we're excited to share these adventures with a child one day. We can't wait to introduce them to the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and our love for Dollywood.