Dear Birthmom
Dear Birthmom
Thank you for taking the time to get to know us better and considering us to adopt your child. We have dreamed of growing our family through adoption and are so grateful for this opportunity. Your child will grow up in a home feeling loved, supported, and valued for who they are. We realize this is a difficult decision for you, and we will raise your child to know how much you love them.
As adoptive parents, we will strive to instill a sense of adventure and curiosity through exploration of the world around them. Education is very important to us. One thing that we want to emphasize is the importance of reading. In our opinion, children who learn to love reading at a young age also tend to continue to pursue knowledge as lifelong learners. Our hope is to read to your little one every night before they drift off to sleep.
We will nurture your child’s sense of creativity through Andrew’s numerous works of art and his love for science and engineering. They will also experience Chelsea’s passion for singing and dancing in addition to Chelsea’s sweet treats that she loves to bake for family and friends. However, your child will get the opportunity to become everything that they want to be on their own terms. We will always be there to celebrate their achievements and support them through frustration. We truly appreciate your selflessness and bravery and we will always be thankful to and for you.
With Love,
Chelsea & Andrew
As adoptive parents, we will strive to instill a sense of adventure and curiosity through exploration of the world around them. Education is very important to us. One thing that we want to emphasize is the importance of reading. In our opinion, children who learn to love reading at a young age also tend to continue to pursue knowledge as lifelong learners. Our hope is to read to your little one every night before they drift off to sleep.
We will nurture your child’s sense of creativity through Andrew’s numerous works of art and his love for science and engineering. They will also experience Chelsea’s passion for singing and dancing in addition to Chelsea’s sweet treats that she loves to bake for family and friends. However, your child will get the opportunity to become everything that they want to be on their own terms. We will always be there to celebrate their achievements and support them through frustration. We truly appreciate your selflessness and bravery and we will always be thankful to and for you.
With Love,
Chelsea & Andrew
Our Story
As a family, we value time outside. Our backyard space is great where we have bonfires frequently with all the fixins like hot dogs, toasted marshmallows, and s’mores. We’ve taught our nieces and nephew how to expertly roast a marshmallow and properly assemble a scrumptious s’more.
Chelsea’s family loves to embrace traditions throughout the holidays such as having a bake and trade cookie day and caroling each year. Each person chooses a cookie and we spend a whole day baking, playing games, and relaxing with the family. Every year since our first nieces were born, we have an easter egg hunt in our backyard. Each year we make it a little harder to challenge the girls and keep it fun.
We love to spend time biking, swimming, or exploring new hiking trails. We spend many summer days swimming at Chelsea’s parents’ house with the whole family. We have gone hiking on a different trail nearly every weekend so far this fall. We love to explore all the waterfalls and appreciate being fully immersed in nature.
Chelsea’s family loves to embrace traditions throughout the holidays such as having a bake and trade cookie day and caroling each year. Each person chooses a cookie and we spend a whole day baking, playing games, and relaxing with the family. Every year since our first nieces were born, we have an easter egg hunt in our backyard. Each year we make it a little harder to challenge the girls and keep it fun.
We love to spend time biking, swimming, or exploring new hiking trails. We spend many summer days swimming at Chelsea’s parents’ house with the whole family. We have gone hiking on a different trail nearly every weekend so far this fall. We love to explore all the waterfalls and appreciate being fully immersed in nature.
Our Extended Family
Our families are integral to our lives because we love them so much! Andrew grew up in Michigan working on the family farm. Despite living far away, we make sure to visit them often for weddings, reunions, birthdays, and the holidays. His older brother resides in central Michigan with his wife and two small children. When we visit, we like to build the tallest and fastest Hot Wheels tracks with our niece and nephew or see who can make the coolest Lego creation. With Chelsea’s family in the same neighborhood, we see them frequently. When Chelsea’s sister and her husband bring our nieces over, they love to call out for Uncle Andrew and Aunt Chelsea as they enter the house. We’re always waiting to give them big hugs. We regularly attend family-friendly community events or church functions. Chelsea’s mother and father are also involved, supportive, and loving parents and grandparents. Our families are very supportive of our decision to adopt and are extremely excited to meet your child. Our parents are already loving grandparents to our nieces and nephew, and they can't wait to love on your child too.
Our Home
Our peaceful and cozy home sits at the top of a hill that goes down into a wooded area with walking trails that lead to a small creek. We dream of discovering little critters and playing in the creek with your child. Don’t worry, there’s still a big field on the side of our house to play soccer and other yard games. Our home has plenty of space for your child to have their own bedroom along with a playroom. We also live in the best school district in Kentucky in addition to having many parks and community centers nearby.
Our home also includes two senior rescue dogs, Lola (12) and Clara (13), that love following our nieces around to beg for food or cuddle.
Our home also includes two senior rescue dogs, Lola (12) and Clara (13), that love following our nieces around to beg for food or cuddle.
Our Journey to Adoption
On our 2nd date, the topic of adoption actually came up. Both of us agreed that we wanted to grow our family through adoption. When Chelsea was 15 years old, her parents fostered a young girl from their church community. Chelsea saw firsthand how beneficial it was for her foster-sister to live in a warm and nurturing home.
We want to provide that same loving environment and would be honored to parent your child. Our goal is to eventually adopt a 2nd child into our home as well.
We want to provide that same loving environment and would be honored to parent your child. Our goal is to eventually adopt a 2nd child into our home as well.
Fun Facts
About Andrew
Education
BS Mechanical Engineering, MS Operations Management
Favorite Hobby
Oil painting
Favorite Sport
Soccer
Favorite Music Group
Taylor Swift
Favorite TV Show
Modern Family
Favorite Subject in School
Art
Favorite Tradition
Christmas at Nana and Papa’s
About Chelsea
Education
BS Nursing, BS Veterinarian Technology
Favorite Hobby
Hiking
Favorite Sport
Cross Country
Favorite Music Group
Reba McEntire
Favorite TV Show
Modern Family
Favorite Subject in School
Biology
Favorite Tradition
Christmas Baking Exchange with Family