Ellen & Bryan
Are Hoping to Adopt a Baby
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dear expectant mother
To start off, we simply want to say thank you. Thank you for considering us as the adoptive parents of your child. Thank you for being brave enough to face what we can only imagine is an impossible decision. Thank you for being so selfless and courageous. Thank you for trusting us with a piece of your heart. We cannot wait to raise another child and expand our family. Without your selflessness, this wouldn't be possible.
Together, as a family, we are excited to see what the future has in store for us. We dream of what might be, what bonds will be built, and what adventures will be had. We know the emotional toll a decision like this can have, and we want you to know that we are here for every step through life.
As nurturers by career, it comes naturally for us to care for and give to others. This is one of the most important things we want to teach a child, and you are giving them the first lesson. You are considering giving us the best gift we could ever ask for, and we cannot say thank you enough.
About Us
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Our Home & Neighborhood
Our Family & Friends
We spend a lot of time with our extended family and are blessed they live nearby. Ellen's family lives in the neighboring town. Her parents are retired, and her brother and his wife have two young boys. Ellen's parents host a large event on Labor Day weekend to get family and friends together and make homemade sauerkraut. This tradition has been going on for over 50 years! Bryan's parents and his middle sister with her husband and four children live in the same town we do! This allows us to attend soccer games and choir concerts to support our nieces and nephews. His youngest sister, her husband, and children live a little farther away but come to town often! We all celebrate holidays together, and Bryan's family has even joined in on the sauerkraut tradition! We love that our families are close and are by our sides through everything!
Our friends, or what we like to call our chosen family, also live nearby! We often plan trips and activities together. Football games, cooking competitions, and holidays are just a few. During the summer, we attend our annual "friends trip" and enjoy time together. The summer of 2025 was our ninth year celebrating.
Adoption in Our Lives
Fun Facts
| Category | Ellen | Bryan |
|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Special Education Teacher | Nurse Practitioner |
| Education | Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction | Master’s of Science in Nursing |
| Favorite Food | Salad, sushi, Asian infusion | Burgers, BBQ, comfort food |
| Hobby | Crafting, photography | Reading, golf, fishing, video games |
| Tradition | Friends Trip | Fantasy Football League |
| Vacation Spot | Bora Bora | Europe |
| Movie | Princess Bride, Shawshank Redemption | Indiana Jones, Forrest Gump |
| Music | Anything; ranging from country to rock and anything in between! | Alternative Rock |
| TV Show | Project Runway, West Wing | Ted Lasso, The Big Bang Theory, West Wing |
| School Subject | Language Arts, Art | Social Studies, History |
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