Knowles Adopt

Name: PaPa (Kris) Career: Upon graduation I attended a Technical School studying Diesel Mechanics. I then started at Vulcraft when the plant opened and was a Leadman there over the riggers. I helped my father-in-law on the side at his Autobody repair shop, and that started my love of automobiles and the career to which I have been involved for 35 years. We purchased the shop from him when he retired and I decided to leave the same name (Bobs Body Shop) in honor of him. Me and my wife have worked side by side for 30 years, running a very successful business. Has it always been easy - probably not, but worth it - definitely so. I have instilled this love of the Autobody business in my son and nephew who work by my side daily also. Proud to say it will continue on as a third generation business. Favorite food: Mexican is probably at the top, but I am a true meat and potatoes man. I love a good hamburger and like to try new things when we are traveling. Love pumpkin- chocolate chips co

Name: NaNa (Bambi) Career: In the past I have had the pleasure of working in the school district doing the lunch clerical job. Where I loved being able to get to know all the kids on a one on one basis. These relationships I made have continued on thru the years where I now see these kids married and starting families. My career took a change when my husband bought my fathers Auto Body Repair business 30 years ago. I have had the wonderful blessing of working by my husbands side managing the front office during these years. Favorite food: I'm probably a Mexican kinda girl. But love to try new salads and other dishes as long as someone else is fixing them! I would rather have a cookie or a finger treat rather than cake, pie, and ice cream (totally opposite of the rest of my family) Hobbies: My first and foremost is the love of yard work. Kris & I both grew up in families where beautiful yards where important. I love canning the great things grown in our garden and orchard,

Name:  Grandma Jenn Career:​  Wife, Mother, First Grade Teacher Favorite Food:  Anything Grandpa Knowles makes!  Just kidding!  I like good bbq, French dip sandwiches and salads.  I also like fajitas, but nothing too spicy. Hobbies:  Reading, finding new teaching ideas and techniques, playing board games, pickleball and a little shopping. Favorite vacations:  Europe tops my list because of all the history and it included a visit to see my sister and her family.  A close second is the Canadian Rockies.  Beautiful, breath-taking scenery!  I also love big cities.  So, New York and Chicago are memorable.  I loved visiting the Alamo and the River Walk in San Antonio.  Road trips are fun because you get to spend so much quality time with those you love and sing a lot.   About me:  I am goal oriented and like to succeed.  I love learning and teaching.  I enjoy helping others see and reach their potential.  I believe kindness is important and I am slightly superstitious in

Name:  Grandpa Knowles Career:  Supply Chain Management and IT Professional Favorite Food:  Too many good foods and cuisines to pick just one, although Chicken Tikka Masala is a go-to dish on the dinner menu at our house.  Fajitas also make frequent appearances on our dinner table. Hobbies:  Family adventures, running, cycling, music, travel, cooking, and many more Favorite vacation:  Hard to choose from the many good vacations we have taken.  The Europe vacation ranks up there with visits to Paris, Germany, Austria and Venice and Rome, Italy.  Also, I have loved all my visits to national parks, mountains, lakes, forests, and other beautiful places. About me:  The best way to describe me is comfortable and content with the life I have been blessed with.  My faith and my family are the two most important things in my life.  I enjoy my associations with family, friends and co-workers.  I love to experience the wonders in the world around me, including those natural a

Name: Mom (Shalee) Career: Special Education Teacher Favorite food: Mexican food for sure! Tacos, guacamole, salsa, all are so good. I also have a sweet tooth and love a good pastry. I really enjoy trying new things and cooking new, fun things. Hobbies: I read a lot and enjoy talking with others about great books. I love music and going to concerts. Traveling is definitely a passion. I have visited Ireland, Mexico, France, and Spain. I have also visited a good chunk of the US. I also enjoy being outdoors hiking, camping, fishing, gardening, and biking. Favorite vacation: Josh and I just visited the pacific north west and that was so much fun. It was nice to get some cooler weather. Probably my favorite vacation was right after college. Myself and two good friends spent about 5 weeks in Europe and it was so so fun. We had a great time and quite a few shenanigans. A few sentences about yourself: I am driven and dedicated. I work hard to succeed at work and at home

Name: Dad Career: College athletics-sales and operations Favorite food: I'll eat just about anything. I think so many different kinds of food are so good. I do have a soft spot for Mexican and Chinese but I also really like a good burger. Hobbies: I like being outside, gardening, fishing, hiking, and see all of the beauty around us. We also have four chickens that I like taking care of. I also enjoy sports and being physically active. Favorite vacation: My favorite vacation was a trip I took to Lake Tahoe as a young adult. It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been and it was so interesting to see the area around it not being as pretty and then driving into the mountains to find a beautiful oasis. I had a similar experience on our trip to the north west coast. The best part about this, however, was being able to spend a week with my wife.  A few sentences about yourself: I love people and meeting new people with different backgrounds and experiences. I lov

Over the next few months we decided it would be helpful to do intros into our family. We want birth families considering us to know how great our parents and siblings are. We have truly been blessed with the best. We will start with Josh and Shalee before moving onto Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Thank you for continuing to share our story!