Michael & Amy

Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. We appreciate your consideration of us as potential adoptive parents. We know that you are making a lot of important decisions while going through your pregnancy. We wish you all of the best in making these decisions. We want to introduce ourselves to you and give you a glimpse of our family. We (Amy and Michael) met in the early 90's and quickly became high school sweethearts. We began dating our senior year of high school and have been together ever since, getting married in 1996. We both value education and learning so even though we were newlyweds, we both completed college and now have advanced degrees.

As a couple, we believe that family is the most important part of any life. We have two kids, Sam and Avery, who are both very sweet and kind children. We would love a third child to complete our family. Due to complications that arose during Amy's pregnancy with Avery, our doctor recommended that Amy not become pregnant again. We agreed with that recommendation and are excited to open our home and family to welcome an adopted baby. Adoption is a decision that we came to very easily because it seemed natural to us. In fact, Amy's older sister is adopted.
Amy & Michael

Who We Are
We met eighteen years ago in high school. During our senior year, we began spending time together because we had the same free period. That led to us dating and eventually marrying right before our senior year of college. Even though we married relatively young, we both wanted to finish our education before beginning our family. We worked for a few years before having children. Also, we were able to indulge in our hobby of traveling.

Our Children
Six years ago, our son, Sam, was born. He is a very bright and outgoing boy who loves school. Our daughter, Avery, was born three years ago. Sam was incredibly excited to be a big brother. Avery is a very "girly girl." She loves her dolls and taking care of them.

What Matters To Us
Our lives revolve around our kids. We genuinely enjoy everything from the small moments like spending time together relaxing at home to the bigger moments like kindergarten graduations and school performances.

Meet Amy

Childhood
Amy grew up in a small town with her older sister and younger brother. Her parents encouraged them to read, play games, and spend time outdoors. Amy's family was close growing up. They had weekly game nights. Additionally, they would spend evenings watching movies together. In addition to her immediate family, Amy has extensive extended family which has yearly gatherings to stay in touch.

Activities & Traditions
Both as a child and adult, Amy has loved to read. Amy loves to travel. She plans one big yearly trip for the family. Additionally, they usually take a few smaller trips each year, sometimes with Amy's parents. Amy's other big hobby is cooking. She loves to watch cooking shows and find new recipes to try out. They are not always a success, but she enjoys the process. Amy likes to cook with her six year old son and will teach her daughter when she is older.

During holidays, Amy likes to go all out. She plans elaborate holiday menus and activities. She and her kids make gingerbread houses and decorate them. Last year, they got their Granny and Pop involved also. Her family has game tournaments when they are visiting. Amy also likes scrapbooking. Her kids ask to look at their books to see how much they have grown.

Meet Michael

Growing Up
Michael was raised on a ranch with his younger brother. He grew up taking care of cattle and doing farm chores. Michael's mother was a schoolteacher who instilled a life-long love of learning in Michael. He used that love of learning to earn a full scholarship to college. Since graduating from college, Michael has worked for the same company. During the fall, Michael loves to watch college football. He is an avid fan of his alma mater's team. He has tried to instill his love of football in Sam and Avery, but so far, has not had much success.

Michael loves listening to music. He went to high school in the 1990s and still loves some of the music of that era. In particular, Michael likes the band Pearl Jam. When they are touring, Michael and his brother try to attend a few shows for each tour. Michael likes learning about everything. He watches the Discovery Channel to see how things are built.

Daddy
As a father, Michael is very involved. He frequently takes the kids to their doctor's and dentist's appointments. Additionally, he likes to do projects with the kids.

Sam
From the time he was a baby, Sam has always been gregarious and outgoing. He loves meeting people and talking to them. Sam has an instant ability to make friends.

Sam likes to read books. Currently, he loves Star Wars. He also likes Dr. Seuss and books about cars. His parents read to him every night and are helping to teach him to read. He likes to watch the Discovery Channel with his Dad and can explain how different things are built.

When he was three, Sam was thrilled to become a big brother for the first time. He calls his sister, "My Avery." When Avery is sad or scared, Sam will hold her hand to help her feel better. He is very patient when playing with her.

Sam likes to cook with his Mom. They make their special chocolate cake and frosting. Sam also loves spending time with all his grandparents and his cousins. Sam likes to play at the park. He plays soccer and is still learning to swim, but loves to try.

Avery
Avery was an easygoing, relaxed baby. She was happiest when someone was snuggling her and had plenty of volunteers. Avery has always been a Mommy's girl. She loves her Dad and brother, but loves to go shopping with her Mom the most. Avery likes to play with her dolls and stuffed animals. She got a stroller for Christmas and pushes around several dolls at one time.

With Sam, Avery likes to play with cars. She and Sam play catch. Avery's favorite movie is "Robots" and she always wants to watch it. She also loves Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go. Avery's other favorite is Elmo. She loves to watch Sesame Street. She requests an Elmo birthday cake every year. Additionally, Avery was Elmo last year for Halloween.

Avery likes to play dress up. She puts on her Mom's jewelry. She also likes to carry all of the purses that her Granny gets her.

Our Home
We choose our neighborhood because we love the big lawns and all of the trees. Our house was special to us because it looks like an old-fashioned farm house. It has a big front porch where we sit in the summer. We live on a quiet street nearby other children that Sam and Avery love to play with.

Our house has four bedrooms. We designed the lower level to have a big kid play area. It has space for crafts and games.

We live in a small town that is about thirty minutes from a large city. We think that this offers the best of both worlds. We get the safety and serenity of a small town. Additionally, it is an easy trip to the city to visit the museums and attractions. We frequently take Sam and Avery to the local museums and zoo.

We have lived in the same town for about ten years and have really enjoyed the environment. Our community has several events during the year. It has parades around the holidays, a fair in the summer, and festivals during the year. Living in the Midwest, we like that we get to experience all four seasons. The kids love the snow in the winter. Additionally, it is mild enough in the spring and fall for local sports, like soccer and t-ball.

Closing Thoughts
We appreciate you reading our profile and considering us as potential adoptive parents for your baby. As parents, our philosophy is that the safety and security of our children are paramount. We make all decisions based upon those considerations. We feel that our job is to make sure that we raise happy, well adjusted children who enjoy life. Nothing is more important to us and we would take the same care and consideration with your child. We would love to speak with you and hope to hear from you.
Amy and Michael

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