| Family Type: | Traditional |
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| Children: | Yes |
| Location: | IL |
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| Religion: | Christian/Christian - Catholic |
dear expectant mother
Dearest Expectant Mother,
We are so grateful to you for considering us to raise your child. You choosing us would be the greatest gift and blessing we could hope for. We have so much love in our hearts for you and for your baby. Should you choose us, we will provide them with unconditional love, safety, security, and unlimited opportunities to pursue their goals and dreams.
We can’t wait to include your baby in our family and traditions. For example, we read stories, snuggle, and give hugs and kisses before bed every night. Weekends are for cooking and baking, and we look forward to making cookies and treats together while dinner cooks on the stove or in the oven. Sunday dinners are our favorites; we like to make something together that will cook all day, especially during the colder months.
We would love to have them join us in our backyard during the warmer months, playing on the swingset, digging in the sandbox, or playing catch or soccer. We also look forward to trips to our little downtown area for ice cream and treats from the chocolate shop or for our Saturday morning trips to the local farm, where they often have baby goats, pigs, and chickens to see and pet. We can’t wait to take them to the local zoo and the museum and help them explore the world.
Most importantly, we look forward to giving them all the love we have in our hearts.
About Us
Adam is pursuing his dream of brewing beer while working at a local brewery. Kathi works in financial services leading a team of financial planners. We have now been together for 16 years and married for 13, but our love still feels new, even as it grows stronger every day. Adam is a hardworking, outgoing, and friendly guy, always ready with a quip or comment that gets everyone laughing. He is an avid sports fanatic and is obsessed with Legos. Kathi is a compassionate and thoughtful person and incorporates her giving nature in everything she does, from organizing food drives to volunteering for various non-profit organizations. Jack is almost 6 and is a big personality in a small package. He loves animals, dinosaurs, and anything with wheels. He can’t wait to be a big brother and has lots of plans for snuggles and playtime with a baby sister or brother.
Our Home & Pets
We live in a colonial-style home with four bedrooms and a fenced-in yard with a swing set in the back that Jack plays on and can’t wait to share. Our neighborhood is an incredibly family-friendly place with lots of kids, sidewalks, playgrounds and parks, a public swimming pool, and even a small shopping plaza at the center. Our town has top-rated schools, and the bus stop is right outside our house. We can’t wait to take our new little one for walks with Jack, and our dog, Guinness, to the playground or for swimming lessons in the summer, and we’re looking forward to playing catch/fetch and soccer in our own backyard as they grow. One of our favorite summer activities is a bike ride to one of the parks in our neighborhood.
Our Extended Family
Kathi comes from a large family with four younger sisters. Her parents and three of her sisters live about two hours away, and we rarely go more than a few weeks without a visit. Her other sister lives on the East Coast and is married with a daughter. They are all thrilled to add another little one to the family and have been incredibly supportive of us beginning our adoption journey. Kathi’s grandparents from her father’s side are both still living and are thrilled at being great-grandparents again; they call themselves the “G.G.s,” and we visit them a few times a year.
Adam has one sister, who is married with two sons. His sister’s family and his mom live on the East Coast. Being from the East Coast originally, we make sure to make a few trips there each year and spend time together with the cousins especially. Adam’s dad lives in Mexico with his husband and their two dogs. They visit a few times a year and video chat regularly. They are all excited for us to adopt another child and for our family to grow.
What Led Us To Adoption
We’ve always known we wanted to grow our family through adoption. Kathi’s dad remarried when Kathi was little, and his new wife became her adoptive mom. The bond they share is so incredibly special, and Kathi always knew she wanted to provide that for a child one day. Adoption gives us so much hope for growing our family, and we have so much love to share with another child. When we made the decision to adopt, it felt exactly right, and we knew this was the path we were being guided to.
Fun Facts
About Kathi
| Occupation | VP, Branch Leader |
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| Education | BS Organizational Leadership |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Cooking, pottery, travel, reading |
| Favorite Movie | The Princess Bride |
| Favorite Holiday | Christmas |
| Favorite TV Show | Friends |
| Favorite Book | I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings |
| Favorite Subject in School | English, history |
| Favorite Tradition | Reading and cooking as a family |
| Dream Vacation | Travel the world |
About Adam
| Occupation | Project Coordinator |
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| Education | BS Finance |
| Race | Caucasian |
| Favorite Hobby | Building Legos, playing drums, travel, reading |
| Favorite Movie | Star Wars |
| Favorite Holiday | Thanksgiving |
| Favorite TV Show | The Simpsons |
| Favorite Book | The Adventures of Tom Sawyer |
| Favorite Subject in School | Chemistry |
| Favorite Tradition | Reading and cooking as a family |
| Dream Vacation | Scotland |
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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!