In 2002, Sam and I met when we worked together at lovely Aspen Grove in Provo, Utah. We scooped ice cream in the gift shop together, and developed a wonderful friendship through the summer months. At the end of the summer, we each went our different ways. Occasionally we would check in with each other over the next three years, but we didn't begin falling in love until 2005.
At the end of 2005, we were married in the Salt Lake LDS temple. It was a wonderful day!
We lived in Pocatello, Idaho as newlyweds--while Sam finished a Masters of Business Administration degree at Idaho State University. While Sam was at school, Carmin worked at a child abuse prevention center in Idaho Falls, ID. She had already completed a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, so was happy to work in her field while Sam continued schooling.
Upon completion of Sam's schooling, we packed up and moved to Alaska in 2007. Wow! What a beautiful place! We love the grandeur beauty this state has to offer.
In 2007, we underwent some testing and procedures in hopes of being able to have biological children. When those avenues didn't bless us with children, we began learning about adoption to build our family. In 2008, we began filling out paperwork, and in January, 2009 we were blessed with a little boy. For more on that experience, click here.
Now we feel tremendously blessed to have witnessed the miracles of adoption in our family! We know that Heavenly Father creates families, and we know that he has created ours. We look forward to our next adoption experience as our family grows.
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