| Family Type: | Heterosexual Couple |
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| Children: | Yes |
| Location: | WA |
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| Religion: | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Christian) |
dear expectant mother
Dear Expectant Mother,
We want to acknowledge the mix of emotions you must have as you ponder an adoption plan. We are in awe of your courage and strength. Thank you for looking at our profile and getting to know our family.
We want you to know we will love this baby, as will our entire family. Becoming foster parents has been one of the best things in our lives and has shown us how we want to be as parents and a family. We are a family that wants to find joy in hard times, fill our home with love and kindness, and share our life experiences. We want to teach this baby how to find their joy, take them traveling with us, and show them the tide pools at the coast and the stars in the clear mountain sky. We want to teach them to be kind to all people and animals and to be good citizens of our world. We want to grow with love and understanding. We can’t wait to grow with them and watch who they become, whether that’s an avid reader, an athlete, a musician, one who may love to create and build, or a dreamer with an imagination big enough to change the world. They will be loved unconditionally.
Please know you will have a special place in all of this and will be held close to our hearts. You will also be a part of our Ohana. We pray you will find peace and comfort in your journey.
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About Us
In 2015 we met through online dating and quickly realized we had met previously in college through mutual friends. This fun connection helped us grow our relationship, and we married in 2018. We are each other’s best friend and love spending time together as a family. Favorite family activities are travel (especially to Disney Parks), crafts, and having people over for a backyard BBQ. Nate is the handyman in the family who enjoys woodworking and building Lego kits and is our Thanksgiving Day chef! Allyson loves all things Disney, watercolor painting, and training/showing dogs. Her passion for animals led her to a job she loves as a pharmacist who specializes in veterinary medicine. Nate works as an IT operator and is continuing his education to find a position that aligns with his passion. We also both work from home and enjoy being there for our daughter, each other, and our dogs.
Our Home & Pets
We love where we live! Our two-story, four-bedroom, traditional home is in a smaller town and awesome neighborhood. It is filled with families and kids who can play and enjoy each other safely. We love summer and fall when we have the neighborhood families over to play in the backyard, grill food, and hang out until the sun goes down. We have a great-sized backyard with room for the kids and our three dogs to play together. We love to explore the parks, lakes, and rivers close by as well as the coast or the mountains only a few short hours away from us. We look forward to sharing these experiences with your baby and showing them the beautiful world we live in.
Our Extended Family
Our family is so excited to welcome a new baby, especially our daughter. We have family spread out in several states, but we love to video chat often with nephews and nieces and see each other when we can.
Allyson’s parents live only 20 minutes away and are excited about having another grandchild to watch grow, love, and spoil. Unfortunately, Nate’s parents have both passed away, but we keep them close in our hearts and know they would be excited for us.
We have a large extended family. Allyson grew up with many cousins, and we still get together on certain holidays. It can get a little crazy (up to 65 people), but we wouldn’t have it any other way. We also enjoy traveling to visit family in other areas of the country, like Nate’s brother a state away. We have wonderful friends who are “chosen family” who live close by, and we spend a great deal of time together. We are Auntie and Uncle to their kids, and they love being the same to our family. Everyone hopes we can bring another family member to this big family of ours.
What Led Us To Adoption
We knew we wanted to be parents and grow our family but learned we would not be able to have biological children. We were sad with that news, but we both have families who have adopted and knew we would love any child that came to us; it didn’t matter how they got here. We became foster parents and began welcoming kids in May 2020. This led to us adopting our daughter, who we are so thankful for. We have learned much from fostering but mostly how to love each child for who they are and ensure they leave us knowing they are part of our Ohana. While foster parents, we also felt strongly that we needed to expand our family through this path of adoption, and we all look forward to bringing a little one home to expand our family adventure and love.
Fun Facts
About Allyson
| Occupation | Pharmacist Supervisor Specializing in Vet Medicine |
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| Education | Doctor of Pharmacy |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | A little of everything |
| Favorite Hobby | Dog shows, photography, travel, watercolor art |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Music Group | Garth Brooks |
| Favorite Book | Percy Jackson |
| Favorite Subject in School | Science, math |
| Favorite Tradition | Christmas Eve with family |
| Dream Vacation | Visiting all the Disney Parks around the world |
About Nathan
| Occupation | IT computer operator |
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| Education | Associate of Applied Science |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Food | Thanksgiving dinner |
| Favorite Hobby | Woodworking, Legos, photography |
| Favorite Sport | Football |
| Favorite Music Group | Nora Jones |
| Favorite Book | The Lord of the Rings |
| Favorite Subject in School | History, art |
| Favorite Tradition | Family games at Christmas |
| Dream Vacation | Australia and New Zealand |
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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!