Elizabeth is a stay-at-home mom and Tom's job allows him to work from home several days every week. This allows us to spend more quality time together through the work week. We enjoy cooking almost all our meals together and gather around the table for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We love to start the weekend with a date night on Fridays if we can.

We are avid runners, so we run and work out throughout the week and enjoy longer runs on the weekend. Our Border Collie, Meadow, loves to run alongside our running stroller with James in tow. Our weekend is usually full of family time with grandmama, grandpa, aunts, uncles and cousins. We spend Sunday mornings at our Baptist church for service, time with our community group, and Elizabeth volunteers to watch children during Sunday school time.

We like to travel often and enjoy the outdoors, especially Colorado in the summer to hike or Jeep, and in the winter to ski. We also have family and friends across the country that we visit a couple times a year to stay connected and enjoy some vacation time with.

Elizabeth About Tom: Being around Tom is my safe place, and where I feel most at home. I can be completely goofy and playful (some may say "weird"), and he will go there with me. I can be heartbroken or hurt by the challenges in life, and he will hold and comfort me as long as I need. I knew he was "the one" when I realized how I could be my authentically true self around him and feel so accepted.

Tom is very caring, generous and loving, and has always put his family first. He loves to make me coffee in the morning, back rubs at night if I've had a long day, and provides for our family day after day. He is very hard-working, and I know that he will set an amazing example to our children about what it means to be a good parent, spouse, and how to treat others with respect and love.

Tom About Elizabeth: Elizabeth is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Falling in love with her and being in love with her is an amazing experience that I never knew existed before meeting her. We share something very special and I feel so blessed to share this life with her.

Elizabeth has a huge heart and cares so much for her family and her friends. She doesn't just show up when someone is in need, she is fully invested and engaged.

Elizabeth is always thinking a few steps ahead and has our family prepared for what may come. Her ability to keep all the details together provides me a sense of being loved, grounded, safe, and organized. It really takes a lot of the stress away from life for things I am just not good at doing. Most importantly it provides for a great home for a family to thrive.

We have a two-year-old son named James. We always talked about having a big family when we were dating, but we are no longer able to get pregnant naturally. We have had so much fun raising James. He is very caring and loves to play. During Sunday school, his teachers tell us that if a child is being dropped off for class and is upset by their parents leaving, he will bring a toy over to the new kid to make them feel welcome. He has such a sweet heart and is going to make a great big brother. We have grown stronger and closer as a family the past few years and feel well prepared to expand our family. We feel like we have a home, family and community where a child can flourish.

We live in a four-bedroom house that we built just a few years ago in a very family friendly neighborhood. Our house is positioned on a cul-de-sac and we have about a half-acre of fenced-in yard so our children will have plenty of space to play safely. As a stay-at-home mom, Elizabeth spends a lot of her time at home with James, but also probably an equal amount in the yard and in our neighborhood. We prioritize play outside to let James explore and be physically active, rather than spending time on screens.

Our neighborhood is full of young children - in fact - three of our closest neighbors have two children ages 3 or younger, so this child will have playmates and friends close by! Our sweet neighbors are trustworthy and we like to get together regularly for dinners and play together outside. It's a pretty new neighborhood - so everyone is engaged to build a strong neighborhood culture. It's so fun to see them all gather for our annual 4th of July parade on bikes, summer parties, and fall festival on bounce houses and playsets.

Our town has plenty of playgrounds and parks within a short drive, so we love to meet new friends and switch up our outings. We also live very close to our city's zoo and a children's science center, which we have memberships to, and visit regularly.

We are so lucky to live so close to both our families! Not only do we live close, but we are blessed to have a supportive and loving relationship with our siblings and parents. Elizabeth's family is within a 10 minute drive and Tom's family is about 30 minutes away. Family is the center of our world, so it's not uncommon for us to have seen them a few days throughout the week. Elizabeth is very close with her mom, and often gets together throughout the week to go for a walk or go to the playground or zoo with James. Elizabeth and her mom also love to bake together, so there's usually a new homemade pastry or meal made every other week. When Elizabeth's family is together, we enjoy family walks and playing cards or board games.

Tom's family is extremely close-knit. We get together every Sunday for family dinner. It's a wonderful way the young children in the family can all play together and build long-lasting friendships. There's always way too much food made and enjoyed, but it's a simple tradition that we love and keeps our family close and engaged through all steps of life.

Our families are overjoyed to welcome a new child to our family and are eager to see God's plan in action. All of our family members have such sweet love for our son, James, and we know will welcome a new baby in the same way - with immense love.

We want to thank you for your time to learn more about our family and consider us as parents for your child. We both cannot imagine the difficult decision you have ahead and are humbled by your courage to consider such a difficult decision regarding what is best for your child.

We look forward to sharing pictures and letter updates throughout your child's life and can be flexible based on your desires for communication. We are also open to regular visits so you can really get a sense for how your child is doing. We deeply believe your child will thrive through understanding that their life began with a beautiful adoption journey. We will encourage these discussions and an understanding for who you are throughout their entire life.

Our family is our priority and is what guides our daily choices and major life decisions. We can assure you that your child would be joining a family that puts love first. After our first child, James, was born, Elizabeth decided to stay home to provide him with consistent and attentive care. This choice has allowed us to develop a strong bond with James and fosters physical and emotional growth through such critical years of development. This time together has created a beautiful loving bond within the family.

James loves to play with other children and has a very sweet and nurturing personality. We are confident he will be a wonderful older brother! We look forward to nurturing our children's relationship so they can rely on each other and make beautiful memories together.

We are very active parents who prioritize play, creativity and learning through exploration and observation. We spend a lot of time outside, playing with our border collie dog, Meadow, and riding bikes. We go for walks often and enjoy exploring new parks and playgrounds. We truly enjoy our time spent together, whether it's building forts in the living room, kicking a ball outside, or traveling across the country to visit friends or go skiing.

We have a strong friendship and marriage together and prioritize our connection, as we believe it's the foundation for our family. We have date nights often and truly just love spending time together. We enjoy going for runs and walks together, playing cards, and simple movie nights on the couch. We are each other's best friends - and have learned to lean on each other through difficult times. We believe that our strong friendship and love is what makes us unique - and also great parents. We ground each other and lift each other up to be our best versions of ourselves.

We are active in our church and believe that understanding God's love and guidance helps us to navigate this world and grow into who we are meant to be. We will teach our children about the love God has for us and raise them within our church community, providing support and stability. We believe we have so much love and guidance to provide a child. One of the greatest things we have to offer is our belief in God's goodness and love.

We were very fortunate to grow up with strong parents who worked hard to provide for our families financially and emotionally. We never questioned if we were safe, loved, or supported. We felt free to pursue the hobbies, careers, and lives we desired. That is what we want for our children as well.

We feel well prepared to welcome a new child into our home and are honored that you are considering us to be parents to your child. We look forward to meeting you and learning more about you!

Tom & Elizabeth