We know that adoption is such a unique and special part of a child’s story. We want your child to have a very positive understanding about how this decision was made. We will talk about this with them from the time that they are a baby, as we already do with our son, so that they always know this part of their story and understand the important role that everyone played in loving and supporting them by making decisions that would be best for their future.

We also want to honor your needs and desires for how your child understands their adoption, so we hope to have meaningful conversations about your vision for this. We want your child to learn that all families are different, and the fact that they have so many people in their life that worked together to love and support them is truly a testament to how special and loved they are.

To us, being parents means that we get the incredible opportunity to build an amazing life for a child, and watch the mystery of who they will become unfold: What will they become passionate about? What will be their favorite subject in school? What will be their favorite food? What will make them laugh? To see all of this uncovered as they grow and discover themselves is the greatest gift we could ask for, and we already love getting to see these qualities develop in our son.

Being parents also means that we support each of our children in all of their physical, emotional, and intellectual growth, by helping to instill healthy habits and lifestyles, encouraging them to try different hobbies to discover what they enjoy, and by supporting them in their journey through school and making sure they are prepared to lead a life of their own. Whether they become passionate about a sport, about music, about robotics, about dance – that is completely up to them, and we will love supporting them in any healthy pursuit that brings them joy and purpose. A child’s ability to find that sense of purpose and happiness, to be proud of who they are, and to know that they are loved – these are our top priorities as parents and will bring us incredible amounts of joy.

We adopted our son in 2024, and it has been the greatest, most joyful experience of our lives. From the moment we met him, we have each felt a deep, special bond with him, and every day that we get to see him grow and change into the person he is becoming is truly a gift. We are eternally grateful to his birth parents for the decision that they made, and for the child that they gave to us and to the world. Our lives simply would not be the same without him, without his birth parents, and without adoption.

We would be honored to be able to grow our family by adopting a second child, and hope that we will be able to do so. We both grew up with siblings in our own lives and we each cherish those relationships deeply. We also hope for that experience for our own children. We believe that sharing the experience of being an adopted child with a sibling will help them create an amazing bond with each other.

We both come from big families with many brothers and sisters, and we have lots of amazing nieces and nephews, ages 2-17. We love to travel to see our families, especially during the holidays, or during the summer for family vacations where everyone gathers in each other’s hometowns or we pick a new place that we haven't been before. When with our families we love to find fun activities, play board games, laugh about old memories, travel to new places, and eat tons of good food.

We are big fans of holiday family traditions. One of our favorites is celebrating “Thanksmas” where we all get together for Christmas gift exchanges before spending the day cooking a huge Thanksgiving meal and relaxing together. We also love the traditions of Easter, birthdays, and Halloween, and always look forward to celebrating during those times of year.

When we adopted our son, our families could not have been more excited for us, and they are thrilled at the idea of us continuing to grow our family in this way. They are incredibly hopeful for us, and immensely grateful for you as you navigate this difficult path. They are the most loving cousins, aunties, uncles, grandmas and grandpas you can imagine, and they will also cherish you as an incredibly significant part of our family. Your child will not only have a big brother, but a huge extended family who will be their biggest cheerleaders!

We live near the mountains in Colorado, and we love all the natural beauty and adventures our home has to offer, from wildflower hikes and camping in the summer, to snowshoeing in the winter, to watching the aspen trees turn golden in the fall. While living close to nature, we also live in a family-friendly neighborhood with many schools near our house, and families of all ages and backgrounds nearby. We have lots of friends who also have young families – your child will have a huge network of supporters ready to welcome them home.

Our home is a two-story ranch style house with a big front and backyard that our son and sweet pup Charlie love to run around in. We have four bedrooms with nice living and play spaces upstairs and downstairs. I think our favorite space in the house is actually our big patio in the backyard, where we love grilling food in the summer, hanging out with friends on the weekends, and growing our garden each year. Nearby, there are several great playgrounds and local swimming pools, as well as open space parks where kids can run free. Colorado seems to especially love the fall - there are all sorts of harvest festivals in September and October, and big pumpkin patches and corn mazes to go explore. Those are definitely some of our favorite traditions!

Thank you so much for reading our family profile! Without even knowing you yet, we know that you are incredibly brave. The fact that you are here and deciding what is best for both you and your child indicates an incredible amount of courage and strength. Please know that we have your back and our hearts are with you. We are honored to be considered as an adoptive family as you decide what’s best for your child’s future and your own.

To tell you a little bit about our family: we have been married for six wonderful years, we were so blessed to adopt our son in 2024, and we are excited to continue growing our family! We both love being parents and adore our son, and we are committed to our work, passions, and families (each of us comes from a big extended family!). We also love to have fun, make each other belly laugh, and enjoy everything that life has to offer. We love getting ice cream, playing mini golf, taking our son to playgrounds, the pool, and children’s museums, planning fun adventures, and also just relaxing at home, playing in our backyard, reading books, and eating good home-cooked meals. We can’t wait to feel the joy and experience the adventures another child will bring to our lives, whether that’s going to their plays, sports, concerts, places they want to see, or anywhere else their interests lead them.

As for our careers, Nate is a physical therapist and he cares deeply about helping his patients heal and live their lives as comfortably as they can. He was also a youth and high school coach for many years, prior to us starting a family. Kristen is a former high school English teacher who now works in continuing education for teachers, and she loves working with both kids and adults to help inspire a love for learning.

We know you have so much to figure out right now. In terms of what your future would look like with us, we want to honor and respect the kind of relationship that you feel is best and that you are most comfortable with. We also hope that you will love getting to know us as much as we’ll love getting to know you! We already know how strong you are, and we are truly excited to learn more. We want to work together with you to build a plan that promises an incredible life for your child. Without a doubt, we will send you pictures and updates on a regular basis, and if it’s right for you, we are absolutely open to more communication, whether it’s email, texts, facetime, etc.

As we hope to get to know you and understand your story, we’d like to tell you a little bit about ours, too. Before adopting, we tried having a child biologically, and came to learn that it wouldn’t be possible. Adoption is what has made having a family possible for us, and it is hard for us to put into words how grateful we are for this process. We are so grateful for our son, and we want to give this same love to a second child. We also know the power of sibling relationships, something we have always envisioned for our family. We hope that we will be able to raise two strong, unique children who will always love and support each other.

If you decide that we are the right fit for you, we promise to provide a nurturing, safe home where your child can flourish, find happiness, and always be loved for who they are. We will do our very best to honor and respect your needs and wishes throughout this process, and we are already here supporting you from afar. We truly look forward to getting to know you as a person, working together to decide what the future looks like, and determining the best ways for us to support each other in this moment and throughout your child’s life.

We can’t wait to meet you and get to know you!

Nate & Kristen