In 2005, we adopted our little boy Ethan, who has brought so much joy and laughter into our lives. Although his birth mom chose to have a closed adoption, we still think of her often and are grateful for her decision to place. We do look forward to having an open adoption relationship and would love to talk about it with you should that be your desire.
ABOUT US
We met in 1998 at a church dance, and were instantly captivated by each other. We were married about 7 months after we met, and our relationship has become even better as the years have passed.
No matter what we're doing, the best part for us is just being together as a family. We both enjoy hiking and being outdoors, and our extended family members often go with us. We especially enjoy loading up the car and heading out on road trips. This past summer, Ethan and Mommy flew to Georgia where we visited with family. We also spent three days at a mountain retreat for a family reunion where Ethan was able to go four-wheeling. He loved being able to get dirty playing with his cousins! Trips like this have given us the chance to see many different places and keep in touch with our extended family. We also have a family tradition where every Friday night we get a pizza, watch a movie, and Ethan tries to stay up as late as he can!
ABOUT JASON
Jason is fun loving, loyal, and likes to do things outside. He loves hiking and working in our yard. He is always making up little songs to sing to Ethan and me and likes making us laugh. I enjoy watching him play with Ethan, and you can see how much Ethan loves his daddy. Jason grew up in Washington State and comes from a large, close-knit family. He is the oldest of six kids. Some of his best childhood memories are of exploring the woods on his family’s property and helping raise different farm animals, including his own calf. Jason is a hard worker and is very supportive of me staying at home.
ABOUT LAURA
Laura is outgoing and friendly with everyone she meets—which is why I fell in love with her so quickly. We still laugh about our first date when we went to a sandwich shop for lunch. I finished my entire sandwich before Laura had eaten half of hers because she had been so busy talking. Laura also has a talent for being able to laugh at my homemade jokes, even when they’re not very good. She comes from a family of three and, as the oldest, she enjoyed taking care of her younger sister and brother. Now, she’s a dedicated mother to Ethan, and he loves having her always near him. Whenever he’s hurt or sad, he wants his mommy to comfort and soothe him. Watching her with Ethan makes me count my blessings everyday that I’ve been so lucky to have such a wonderful family.
ETHAN
Ethan is a lively little boy and is curious about everything. He loves to be outside playing and helping his daddy. Ethan also likes to play with his cousins, who don’t live far away. He also started school this year and loves riding the bus, playing with his friends, and learning. Ethan joining our family has been a simple miracle, and we’re so thankful for the decision his birth mother made to place him with us. We tell him all the time about who she is and that she loves him very much.
OUR FAMILIES
Our families are very supportive and excited to see us expand our family through adoption. Jason’s mother and brother-in-law were both adopted and express gratitude for the decision their birth families made in choosing adoption.
We enjoy many traditions with our families. One of our favorites is going up in the mountains and cutting our very own Christmas tree just after Thanksgiving. We also spend a week every summer camping and hiking as part of our annual reunion with Jason’s family. Christmas Eve is very important in Laura's family. After a delicious dinner of Southern fried chicken, we open presents. After wards, while all the kids are playing with their new toys, we sit down to watch "A Christmas Story". We end up quoting all our favorite lines from the movie and laughing together :)
Although we can never truly understand your difficult decision, we pray that you will find strength and peace as you make plans about your baby's future. Even though we have not yet met you, you are already in our thoughts. Should you choose our family with the gift of your precious child, please know that there will be no greater joy for us. Thank you for considering us, and may God bless you in your decision.
Sincerely,
Jason and Laura
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