We are Levi and Ashley! We both grew up in the state of Nebraska surrounded by lots of family and friends. Levi, alongside his two younger brothers, were raised in a small, rural Nebraska town where his parents still reside. My parents raised my twin brothers and I in the city. We both remain very close to our families!

Levi and I met in 2011 when we both attended the same nursing school before Levi continued on to medical school. We quickly became inseparable and began dating that fall. We dated for 2 years and Levi proposed in October of 2013. We were married on May 2, 2015 and added Archibald (Archie), our Mini Goldendoodle, to our family in 2017.

Levi and I have a passion for helping others and chose careers in medicine. Levi is a doctor of anesthesia and I am a mother/baby nurse. We both find our jobs very rewarding!

Our marriage is full of love and laughter! We enjoy game night with our families, dinner out with friends, and hosting get togethers in our home. We are very lucky and grateful to have such amazing and supportive family and friends!

Our road to parenthood has been long and not without heartache. The past 7 years of infertility have been difficult but the journey has brought us closer together and our marriage is stronger because of it.

We are so grateful to get the opportunity to become parents through adoption and it is something that we do not take for granted.

We have so much love to give to a child and the family he or she is born into. Building a strong relationship with you is very important to us. We want our child to know who their birth family is and where he or she comes from. We would be honored to be a part of a community that has so much love for this child.

Interesting Fact

Our sister-in-law and her twin sister were adopted as infants. Their adoption experience has been rewarding and life changing!

We built our home in 2018. It has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a basement filled with toys. We chose to build our home in a neighborhood full of diverse families. It is also five minutes down the road from my (Ashley's) parent's house where we spend a lot of our time.

I (Ashley) enjoy hosting coffee dates every other week with friends and neighbors, bringing all the kids together to play at my house or at the neighborhood park!

Ashley is a loveable person who goes above and beyond to be there for everyone in her life. She often thinks of ways to make people's day better whether it's a phone call or a simple thoughtful gift.

From the moment I met her twelve years ago, she has always been there for me. She is the glue that keeps everything together. Between running errands, keeping track of plans, not letting the house fall apart, or naturally being my best friend, she supports me in ways it's hard to comprehend. She is amazing!

She has a heart full of love and you can sense it when you see how she connects with those close to her or with the mothers and babies she cares for. I know she will be a great mom! Trust me, I'm a doctor! (Just kidding!)

Levi is one of the most patient people I know. He is kind and caring. He is very passionate about his career and saves lives every day. He is also the brightest person I've ever met. Do not try and play Jeopardy against him, you will lose! Levi is a problem solver and if something needs fixed -- he is your guy! He is quick to jump in and help others with projects. He is always there to lend a helping hand. One of his many talents is woodworking. He has built several items in our home, such as our dining room table, barn doors, baby gate, and even doll houses.

Levi is very thoughtful and yes I admit, spoils me rotten. He is always there for me when I need him most. I am truly lucky to be his wife.

Levi is going to be an amazing dad! I love watching him interact with our niece and nephews. I can't wait to see him with children of our own!

- Favorite Movie: V for Vendetta

- I was on the trapshooting team in High School

- Favorite Pop: Diet Mountain Dew

- I'm a farm boy at heart

- Favorite Room In The House: My woodworking shop

- Road trips require Wiley Wallaby's Licorice

- I enjoy building robotics

- Favorite Movie: The Holiday

- I know all the words to every *NSYNC song

- Guilty Pleasure: Getting my nails done

- I love making things on my Cricut machine, especially holiday t-shirts for family members

- Favorite Ice Cream: Cotton Candy

- Road trips require Gardettos and Peanut Butter M&Ms

- I remember everyone's birthday

- Dessert is my favorite meal!

Family is incredibly important to us! Aside from our siblings, we have three nephews and one niece who we adore. We see them often and love spending time with them. With Ashley's parents living close by, we also spend a lot of time at their house with extended family. Most of Levi's family lives about an hour from us so we are able to see them often as well. We are very grateful for the close relationships we have with both of our immediate and extended families!

We are very lucky to have great role models. Levi's parents have been married for 41 years and are very excited to become first time grandparents! Ashley's parents have been married for 42 years and are very involved in their grandchildren's lives! They are looking forward to future additions!

Ashley's family gets together for almost every holiday. It is also an absolute must to go to the Pumpkin Patch every fall! Thanksgiving and Christmas are spent with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, you name it, we are all there! We cook a delicious meal and then spend the evening (and usually the next couple days) playing games and enjoying each other's company. Our favorite games include Catch Phrase, Balderdash, Password, and Reverse Charades!

Levi's family also gets everyone together for the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings are always held at Levi's grandparent's house. We also spend time on his family's farm in the summer!

Other traditions include baking Christmas cookies, Hallmark movie day, season tickets to the Union Omaha soccer team, and family dinners every Sunday!

Levi and I love to travel as much as our schedule allows. We visit our friends in Florida often and take a trip to Cancun with our family almost every year! We have been hiking in the Smokey Mountains and we can't wait to go back! I also have family in Iowa so we usually head back in the summer and go to the Iowa State Fair and Adventureland Amusement Park. We are looking forward to bringing a little one along with us and showing them the world!

We Promise to never forget the selfless decision that you have made for your child.

We promise to raise a kind human being.

We promise to educate him or her in the teachings of God.

We promise to provide a safe and happy home.

Most importantly, we promise to love and cherish your child every day.

Sincerely,

Levi and Ashley