We met on a dating app. We first started talking in January of 2021, but after a week of texting, Adam found out his brother Steve had a major health issue, and Adam rushed back to Michigan to help him and his family. Since we hadn't met, we didn't continue communicating, but always remembered each other. When Adam returned to Dallas in May 2021, he logged back online and saw Katie's profile again.

We immediately reconnected and met for coffee. We both knew pretty quickly that each other was the one. We both have experienced a lot of heartache and grief. Katie lost her dad in 2018, and Adam lost his brother in 2021. It has been such a relief and comfort to find each other. We got engaged a year later and got married in December of 2022, and have been laughing and having fun ever since. We are so thankful the Lord crossed our paths, and we are so grateful to finally have each other.

Even before we were dating or married, adoption has always been on both our minds and hearts. Two of Adam's best friends growing up, and Katie's cousins, were adopted. We also have several friends who have adopted their kids.

Adoption has always been our plan, but we also have not been able to have our own kids, and are so grateful to the Lord that being parents can still be a part of our story.

Adam has an amazing sense of humor. He makes all of our friends laugh so hard when they are around him. He is so fun and caring, and he will make such a great dad.

He deeply cares about the people in his life. Adam has maintained wonderful friendships from every era of his life and is amazing at keeping in touch with them. He has a servant heart in everything he does. Whether it's offering to mow a neighbor's lawn or helping a friend move, Adam is always the first to offer to help.

Adam is an intense researcher. When he dives into a topic, he goes all in, whether it's finding the best grill or the perfect lawn mower. Recently, he's been exploring the art of smoking different kinds of meat.

Adam found his calling in the hospitality and hotel industry. He has worked in and managed hotels in Chicago, Detroit, the W in Dallas, and a stunning beachfront hotel in Maui, Hawaii. Now, he works in hotel revenue management, consulting for various hotels. He is amazing with computers, math, and spreadsheets.

Katie is a deeply caring person who pours her heart into everything she does. She is incredibly excited to start a family and is dedicated to making sure everyone around her feels loved.

Katie's hobbies include working out, creating vibrant clay earrings, and learning Spanish. She has studied Spanish in Peru and Guatemala, and while she is currently conversational, she hopes to become fluent one day. Katie helps with a local ESL class for Latina moms, which she enjoys so much. She also loves mentoring and working with students. She and one of her mentees have stayed friends over the last 10 years and still hang out often.

As a child, Katie loved playing with Legos, this sparked her passion for buildings, construction, and math. She pursued Civil Engineering in college and began her career in construction management, working on projects like hotels, courthouses, and detention facilities in Denver and California. Now, she is as an estimator in commercial construction.

We have a wonderful dog named Pancake. She is 2 years old and is the best dog we could ask for. She loves babies and kids. Our neighbors and nephews love her so much. She is quite lazy and loves to lounge. When she sleeps, she looks like an Olympic diver. She loves our daily walks. She loves both of us but is pretty obsessed with Adam.

The Lord has blessed us with the most wonderful friends (and amazing extended family). We just couldn't be more grateful for them in our lives. They are all so excited to be a part of this journey with us.

We are so thankful for our home. It is so cozy and warm and has a great backyard. It's surrounded by parks and splash pads. We have wonderful neighbors who are our close friends and have lots of kids. We love having our friends over on the weekends. We have 4 bedrooms and 3 baths. And we have an extra open room, we can't wait to turn it into a playroom.

We love decorating for Christmas and enjoy hosting family for the holidays. We love our family photos in front of the fireplace. But sometimes they don't always go as planned.

Katie's family includes her brother Lee, his wife Meredith, and their adorable daughter Townes. Her mom, Kathy, is incredibly goofy, the best grandma, and really loves the Lord. Kathy loves Korean dramas and dancing at weddings or just in her kitchen. Katie's dad, Kenn, who passed away in 2018, had a great sense of humor and was an incredible athlete. Katie and her dad loved working out together.

Adam's family includes his parents, Joe and Linda, his sister-in-law Shila and nephews Ben and Henry. Joe and Linda were high school sweethearts, they are fun-loving and young at heart, strong Christians, and wonderful grandparents. They have a deep love for Disney and frequently visited when Adam and his brother Steve were growing up. We as a family continue this tradition, going to Disney every year or two with them.

Adam's wonderful brother Steve passed away in 2021. Steve was so kind, caring and so smart. Henry is his mini me and Ben has his sweet personality.

• We love hiking and being active

• We love returning to Maui, Hawaii.

• We love our trips to Disney with Adam's family.

• We love to go to the beach.

• We love having our friends over on the weekends.

• We love staying in and watching a show whether it's Mandalorian, Severance, or Stranger Things (Katie's Favorite).

• We love visiting our friends and family in other states.

• We love being involved in our church and volunteering with the Kid's Ministry there.

Thank you so much for considering us. We hope that you see how much we love each other, how much fun we have together, and what a wonderful community of friends, family, and extended family that can't wait to love a child. We are deeply grateful for your consideration in possibly allowing us to be the parents of your child.

Your bravery in making this decision is truly admirable, and we want you to know how much we care about you and wish the very best for both of you. We will love a baby unconditionally and provide a nurturing, supportive home where they can thrive. We are committed to giving this child every opportunity to grow, learn, and feel so loved every day. If you have any questions for us, we would love to meet you. No matter your choice, we are so grateful and humbled to be considered, and thank you for taking the time to get to know us.