Tony, Angela, Gabrielle, Mason and Zoey
Tell us how you and your spouse met and how long you have been married.
We met at a Derby Party in Louisville, KY. Went out on a date the next day and have been married for 18 years.
Tell us about where each of you grew up and how you landed in Paducah.
Angela grew up in Shelbyville, KY a small town about 20 minutes from Louisville. Tony grew up in Princeton, KY a small town about 45 minutes from here. We dated long distance for a year and then I got a job at Harrah’s and moved to Paducah. He was living in Princeton and working in Calvert City so we decided to live in Paducah.
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas. Over the years we have made our own traditions because we couldn’t always get to our hometowns for Christmas.
What is your favorite thing about Paducah?
Our favorite thing about Paducah is even though we aren’t originally from here the people in this community have embraced us and made us feel like family.
How do you spend your summer breaks?
We go to Orlando or to the beach. When we are home we host family and friends. We enjoy entertaining.
What does your spouse do to make you feel special?
Tony doesn’t let a day go by without telling me he loves me and asking me how my day was and how I’m feeling. I’ve had medical problems and he is very attentive when it comes to my health.
How do you manage work and family time?
We plan several weekend getaways to go to ball games and sight seeing. This allows us to have quality family time together away from work and all the other activities the kids are involved in.
Does your family have a motto?
Think of others before ourselves. Be thankful and giving.
What are the core values of your family?
To put Christ first and praise Him for everything.
Do you have any family traditions?
We have many Christmas traditions.
What brings you the greatest joy as a parent?
Seeing our children being respectful, having manners, and being accepting of everyone. It makes us feel that we have done something right in raising them.
Tell us something interesting about your family that we may not know.
That Gabrielle and Mason were both born prematurely. Gabrielle was born at 32 weeks and Mason was born at 34 weeks.
Do you have nicknames for your kids?
Gabby, Bubby
Questions for the kids: What’s your favorite thing to do as a family?
Going on vacation, hanging out in the pool, and roasting marshmallow to make smores.
Is there something we didn’t ask that you think we should include?
God has truly blessed our family. Both of the kids were preemies and are perfectly healthy and doing great things. I had a terrible health scare and God brought me through it. We praise Him for our many blessings everyday.
