Dear Birthmom
Dear Birthmom
Thank you for taking the time to read our profile. Even though we may never meet, you are already very present in our hearts. We deeply respect the courage it takes to explore adoption and to make a decision rooted in love for your baby. We can only imagine how overwhelming this season may feel, and we want you to know that we see you with compassion, gentleness, and gratitude.
From early in our relationship, we felt drawn to adoption as a beautiful way to grow our family. We both care deeply about creating a home where people feel safe, supported, and truly loved. As we dreamed about becoming parents, adoption always felt like the path we were meant to walk. We feel incredibly honored to even be considered as potential parents for your child.
If you choose us, your child will grow up in a home filled with love, laughter, music, and meaningful traditions. We promise to show up for the everyday moments, the hard days, and the joyful milestones. We will always speak openly and lovingly about their adoption story in age appropriate ways and help them know that their life began with your bravery and care.
From early in our relationship, we felt drawn to adoption as a beautiful way to grow our family. We both care deeply about creating a home where people feel safe, supported, and truly loved. As we dreamed about becoming parents, adoption always felt like the path we were meant to walk. We feel incredibly honored to even be considered as potential parents for your child.
If you choose us, your child will grow up in a home filled with love, laughter, music, and meaningful traditions. We promise to show up for the everyday moments, the hard days, and the joyful milestones. We will always speak openly and lovingly about their adoption story in age appropriate ways and help them know that their life began with your bravery and care.
Our Story
Our love story began as a friendship. We met through work and quickly became part of the same close group of friends. For several years we built trust and connection through everyday life, trips with friends, and long conversations. During a group cruise, we both realized our feelings had grown into something more, and when we returned home, beginning a relationship felt natural and easy.
We started dating at the end of 2019, got engaged in December 2020, and were married on the beach in May 2021 surrounded by our closest family and friends. Since then, we have built a life grounded in communication, counseling, faith, and lots of laughter.
We balance each other beautifully. Devon is steady, thoughtful, and a great listener. Erica is optimistic, creative, and full of vision. Over the past few years, we have supported each other through meaningful growth, including Erica taking the leap to build her own business. At our core, we are teammates who deeply value love, honesty, and building a joyful, safe home together.
We started dating at the end of 2019, got engaged in December 2020, and were married on the beach in May 2021 surrounded by our closest family and friends. Since then, we have built a life grounded in communication, counseling, faith, and lots of laughter.
We balance each other beautifully. Devon is steady, thoughtful, and a great listener. Erica is optimistic, creative, and full of vision. Over the past few years, we have supported each other through meaningful growth, including Erica taking the leap to build her own business. At our core, we are teammates who deeply value love, honesty, and building a joyful, safe home together.
Our Extended Family
Family and community are a huge part of our lives, and your child will be surrounded by so much love. Devon’s parents live nearby in Central Florida and are deeply involved in our lives. They are already wonderful grandparents and cannot wait to be grandparents again. Devon also has a brother and sister who are both supportive and excited. Erica’s parents and two sisters live in Michigan, and while we live in different states, we stay very close through calls, FaceTime, and frequent visits throughout the year. Holidays with both sides of our family are filled with shared meals, games, laughter, and meaningful traditions. We also have a close group of friends who feel like a chosen family. Many of them are already parents and are excited to walk alongside us in this next chapter. Your child will grow up with loving grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who will show up, celebrate milestones, and offer constant support.
Our Home
We live in a cozy three bedroom, single story home in the suburbs of Orlando. Our home has an open, welcoming layout with a fenced backyard, patio, and plenty of space for play and family time. Our neighborhood is quiet, friendly, and full of families, couples, and longtime neighbors. Devon grew up in the area, which makes living here now feel especially meaningful as we build our family. We love going on evening walks, visiting nearby parks, and exploring local spots. We also share our home with our three-year old, friendly Bernedoodle pup, Kalua.
Our Journey to Adoption
We both share a love for adventure, travel, and experiencing new places and cultures together. Erica grew up in Hawaii before moving to Michigan and eventually making her way to Florida, which shaped her deep love for the ocean, beach days, and being outside. She also loves running and often trains for races as a way to stay grounded and healthy. Devon loves watching sports, especially baseball and football. Some of our favorite memories include exploring new cities, hiking the Grand Canyon, kayaking, and spending long days at the beach.
Closer to home, our favorite adventures are simple and meaningful. We love hosting game nights with friends, gathering around bonfires, going on evening walks with our dog, and enjoying cozy movie nights together. We look forward to sharing both everyday rhythms and special adventures with your child.
Closer to home, our favorite adventures are simple and meaningful. We love hosting game nights with friends, gathering around bonfires, going on evening walks with our dog, and enjoying cozy movie nights together. We look forward to sharing both everyday rhythms and special adventures with your child.
Fun Facts
About Erica
Education
Bachelors in Science, Majoring in Zoology
Favorite Hobby
Listening to Business Podcasts
Favorite Sport
Running
Favorite Music Group
Adele
Favorite TV Show
Chicago Fire
Favorite Subject in School
Science
Favorite Tradition
Cooking together
About Devon
Education
Bachelors in Applied Economics
Favorite Hobby
Watching football
Favorite Sport
Football
Favorite Music Group
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite TV Show
Sherlock
Favorite Subject in School
Math
Favorite Tradition
Making special holiday foods