Dear Birth Parent,

Hello from Steve and Renee in sunny California! We are so happy to introduce ourselves to you and look forward to getting to know you. We are passionate about hiking and kayaking, reading all sorts of books, playing games, and making music together on our piano. We knew from the time we met that we wouldn’t be able to build a family “the usual way”, so we have always had our hearts open to adoption. We promise to give your child a lifetime of love, support, and security. We will walk alongside you on this path, and we are so grateful you’re taking this time to get to know us.

We’ve been married for 8 joyful years. We are just as happy indoors or out and love nature and adventure as much as being cozy at home. When we’re at home we both enjoy reading or watching British mystery shows. When outside, we have fun kayaking or hiking together, or just spending an afternoon at the park playing fetch with our dog, Winnie. Faith and education are both very important to us.  We promise to raise your child in the love of Christ and to provide them with a strong educational foundation to pursue their dreams. We are both blessed to work from home and hope to continue doing so while raising your child. We always put family first and are excited to show your child that it’s possible to do so while pursuing your career and educational dreams. We are also excited to share with them our love of the great outdoors!

Steve is the most gentle and devoted person I know. He is quiet, brave, kind, adventurous, and very passionate about the things that interest him- like his music and computer programming. He loves to play his piano, casually do some birdwatching while on a hike, or solve crossword puzzles. When we go to the beach, he enjoys playing catch or watching for seals and other ocean dwellers. I love to spend my days with him, playing games and laughing at silly things.  He will be an incredible role model and looks forward to teaching our child how to ride a bike, play the piano, and care for nature.

Renee is the kindest, most loving person I have ever met. She is adventurous and loves to learn, try new things, and also loves to be home cooking, baking, sewing, and reading. Renee is very passionate about food and spends a great deal of time making delicious meals and her specialty: sourdough bread. One of her favorite ways to spend a Saturday morning is at the local farmer’s market. She is so excited to share her love and passions with our child and looks forward to teaching them how to cook, sew, care for plants and animals, and how to read adventure books.

We live in a large apartment in a suburban neighborhood close to many parks, beaches, and fun attractions. For most months of the year, every view from our home is of green trees that grow up right next to our windows. We love to spend afternoons on the patio tending to our little herb garden and we look forward to using that space to play and explore new plants with your child. We have a gentle cat, Chewy (after Chewbacca from Star Wars), and a loving dog, Winnie (after Winnie the Pooh) who each bring us so much joy and makes our home fun and playful.

All of our family is so supportive of our adoption and there are many wonderful grandparents, aunts and uncles, and friends who look forward to welcoming your son or daughter into our family. We live very close to Renee’s parents and siblings and see them often. When we spend time with them we barbecue all afternoon and share stories about our weeks and our plans for the future. Steve’s family lives in Washington State and we visit them often. When we visit we go to the zoo and botanical gardens, explore new parts of the Pacific Northwest we haven’t seen before, and we also visit our favorite restaurant that sits right on the water of the ocean! When the holidays come around, we celebrate like no one else. We go overboard with decorations and make so much good food that everyone is satisfied.

We will honor your trust in us and raise your child to know and respect their story and heritage. We will work hard every day to make sure your child has an excellent education and every fun and beautiful childhood experience we can provide. We promise to be a supportive family for your child for the rest of our lives and to be with them for every important life event. We will raise your child with respect, love, and integrity. We will cherish and support them while nurturing their unique personality and dreams as they grow. We are open to visits, photos, and letters.

If you would like to learn more about us, please call or text Lifetime at 1.800.923.6784.