dear expectant mother
We have thought a lot about what we would say here. We are so excited and humbled to be a part of this experience. We have no idea how hard this decision is for you, but we want you to know that if you choose us we will do all we can to help and support you and your baby through this process. We believe that your baby’s story starts with you and it would be a privilege to be a part of his or her life. If we are chosen, your baby will have so much love and support from our family, friends, and community. While we are excited to help the child grow and become the person they are destined to be, we will make sure they never forget where they came from and the selfless act of love that brought them to us.
We feel like growing up in a small, close-knit community like the ones we grew up in teaches the life lessons that a child can carry throughout their life. As they say, “it takes a village,” and with our family, friends, and community, this child will have so much unconditional love and support in their life.
It is an honor to be considered in this process, and no matter what you decide, we want you to know we wish the best for you and your baby.
Aaron and Ryan
About Us
Aaron and Ryan here from Nebraska. We met through a mutual friend in September 2021 and got married in May 2024 at our community church surrounded by family and friends. Ryan is a very hard worker on his family's fourth-generation farm. He has a very dry sense of humor and loves to make people laugh. He loves to play golf with his brothers, dad, and friends. Aaron is an entrepreneur who owns his own barbershop/salon in the local town. A kind-hearted, friendly person, he has a great love for animals and is family oriented. Aaron loves going to his niece and nephews’ events and cheering them on! During our free time, we love to spend time with our friends and family, camp, and support our local community at their events. With our careers, we have flexibility for our family and friends.
Our Home & Pets
We are the third generation to live on our farm. The history here is so important to us, and raising our child here would be a way to carry on our family's story. We live in between two small towns, both of which are very close-knit communities we both have ties to. We have a local art museum that is dedicated to our town's history. We have many parks and a very nice recreational area that has a beautiful lake where we like to camp. We have two dogs, our fur babies named Gracie Mae and Harper Ann, who both have great personalities! We also currently have barn cats and some chickens at Ryan's parents’ house, which is a mile away from ours.
Our Extended Family
Aaron’s extended family includes his mom, his dad, and a brother who passed away in 2011. He was married and had a son. Aaron’s sister-in-law adopted his niece and also has a son with her boyfriend. Aaron still has his maternal grandmother along with five aunts and four uncles with fifteen cousins. We try to see each other throughout the year. Traditions on Aaron’s side includes going to holiday church services, decorating the house with Christmas lights, hiding Easter eggs on Easter morning, and baking holiday cookies.
Ryan’s extended family includes his mom, dad, two brothers, four nephews, and one niece. Ryan also has one maternal grandmother, with four aunts, three uncles, and nine cousins. We try to get together for every holiday. Traditions include family golf outings, holiday church services, and putting up sweet corn for the winter. We also love to go to our town's yearly carnival.
Having our parents so close has helped us so much, and we believe it will be great to have our child's grandparents nearby. We also have a few friends we call family and enjoy spending time with. We have so much support and love from our family and our community.
What Led Us To Adoption
We both knew at a young age that we wanted to get married and have children, so now that we have met each other and are married, we would love to start having children and growing our family. We are excited to share the values that were instilled in us by our families. We are no strangers to adoption. We have a niece and a nephew thanks to adoption. We also have a few friends who have recently gone through this process. We heard their stories and knew adoption was for us.
Fun Facts
About Aaron
| Occupation | Salon owner/barber |
|---|---|
| Education | Associate in Applied Science, license in cosmetology and barbering |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pasta, Mexican |
| Favorite Hobby | Camping, working in the yard |
| Favorite Movie | August Rush |
| Favorite Music Group | Cher |
| Favorite TV Show | Grey’s Anatomy, 9-1-1 |
| Favorite Subject in School | Music |
| Favorite Tradition | Looking at Christmas lights and baking Christmas cookies, hiding Easter eggs |
| Dream Vacation | Sydney, Australia |
About Ryan
| Occupation | Farmer |
|---|---|
| Education | Degree in cow/calf management |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Pasta, meat and potatoes |
| Favorite Hobby | Golf, bowling |
| Favorite Movie | Caddy Shack |
| Favorite Music Group | Brooks and Dunn |
| Favorite TV Show | Bob's Burgers |
| Favorite Subject in School | English |
| Favorite Tradition | Christmas Eve church service |
| Dream Vacation | Italy |
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Choose a Family for
Your Baby With Confidence
As you browse our list of hopeful adoptive parents, you can feel confident in knowing that all of the adoptive families working with Angel Adoption are prepared to offer your baby a safe, stable, and loving environment along with a wealth of opportunities for a happy and fulfilling life.
Each adoptive parent has been thoroughly evaluated through a home study course conducted by a licensed agency. A completed home study means the family is emotionally, physically, and financially ready to adopt a baby.
The home study process includes assessments of each parent’s character, marital stability, financial situation, lifestyle, and medical history. The agency also runs background checks to verify there is no record of criminal activity or child abuse. In addition, a social worker will inspect the family’s home to ensure it is a safe environment for a child.
Furthermore, Angel Adoption requires each family to be educated on adopting and parenting. After a baby has been placed with the adoptive family, a social worker will continue to monitor and supervise the family. We go to great lengths to make sure all the families you have to choose from are going to be excellent parents for your baby!
Not sure how to start? See our How to Choose an Adoptive Family resource page.
If you need more help, you’re always welcome to contact us any time!
