Amy and Jason

Dear Birthmother,
We are Jason and Amy and it is an honor to meet you; even if only on paper to start. We hope we can express all that is in our hearts as we begin this journey of completing our family.

While we can’t truly know what you are experiencing, we do have such an appreciation for your choices. Our sons’ birthmothers have taught us so much—mostly the true meaning of the word sacrifice. We continue to be humbled by their courage and great love they showed their children.

We strive every day to live up to the trust they placed in us to raise Kyle and William, and we will make the same promise to you.

How We Met
We met in the fall of 1995 during our first semester of college. In a pretty large classroom, there was only one empty seat left when Jason entered the room and as luck (or fate) would have it, that empty chair was right next to Amy. It took some creativity, mostly on Amy’s part, however it wasn’t long before we were spending much of our time together. Whether watching movies, spending afternoons challenging each other at the bowling alley, skating at the local arena, watching Amy’s favorite soap opera or cheering Jason on at his soccer games, we really enjoyed each other’s company (and still do!). Before we knew it, our friendship began to grow and it wasn’t before long that we had fallen in love.

We are an easy going and fun-loving couple who absolutely love spending time together, especially when it involves the outdoors. Going for runs, playing tennis, golf and soccer are just some of the ways we enjoy being active. While it’s true that we love being on the go, we also love our down time which we spend watching our favorite TV shows, reading in front of the fireplace, and sitting on our backyard deck enjoying the beautiful sunshine.

We have been married for over 10 years and our marriage is as strong as ever. We can bring a smile to each other’s faces from across a room and know just how to make each other laugh. Our marriage is based on love, honesty and respect and these are just some of the values which we will try to teach our children.

Amy (through Jason’s eyes)
Amy is the sweetest, kindest and most loving person you can imagine. She is very generous and would bend over backwards for her family and friends. Amy’s personality is fun-spirited and she is always up for a good laugh, even at her own expense. Amy’s close relationships with her family and friends are extremely special and unique. She seems to have an art of making everyone feel connected. She loves to bring our family and friends together and uses any excuse to plan a get together, no matter how casual.

With the birth and adoption of our son Kyle, Amy chose to be a full-time, stay-at-home Mom and she has continued to do this with William’s arrival as well. She will be the first to tell you this has by far been her most rewarding role. It’s not surprising to me that Amy was always and still is a natural when it comes to being a Mom. She is wonderful and patient with her boys and her love for them is infinite.

All work and no play is hardly how you would describe Amy. Besides the fact that she loves going for runs, she also has a real passion for photography. I love watching Amy work at capturing a candid moment through her camera lens. She’s great in the kitchen even though she’d be the first to admit that it took some intense practice (I highly recommend her white chocolate chip scones!). And even though flying makes Amy a bit nervous, this certainly doesn’t get in the way of her love of travel and adventure. Seeing new places and experiencing new cultures from around the world, both near and far, is also something Amy is really passionate about.

I think you can tell I think Amy is incredible. Her obvious love of her family and her amazingly caring nature makes me a stronger, better person. She is my soulmate and I love her very much.

Jason (through Amy’s eyes)
Jason was born and raised by his parents in Montreal, Canada where he grew up as the middle child between his two brothers. Jason works for an internationally recognized high-tech firm. He recently received an amazing promotion which has brought us to the United States. He is loving his job and we are loving our new home! This new position has already proven to be an exciting challenge— and best of all, he has great working hours which allows for plenty of quality family time together.

Jason is ambitious, career oriented, hardworking and diligent. But while Jason’s work is important to him, family time always takes priority. As a husband and father, Jason is incredibly loving, generous, caring and nurturing. It is obvious that Jason adores his family and the feeling is definitely mutual. Jason’s unique ability to be a father, friend and inspiration is something really special to see. I often say that Jason and Kyle are like two peas in a pod and during playtime they are just like buddies, hanging out, watching or playing soccer, having a blast and cracking each other up. The connection he has with William is also amazing. William will flash Jason his shining smile from across the room which is truly so special to see.

Jason is super friendly and one of the most easy-going people you will ever meet. He has an amazing and outgoing personality which has made it easy for him to make good friends everywhere he goes. He also has this special way of being able to make anyone feel at ease. No matter how stressful the situation, somehow Jason always makes me smile…and sometimes even giggle, though I might secretly be trying to resist!

Jason is an amazing husband, father, son and friend. He is my rock. I love Jason very much and I am so excited to see him share his love and happiness with another bundle of joy.

Our Boys
Kyle was born in November 2005. We got “THE” call that would change our lives forever just a few weeks before that. Kyle’s birth mother (affectionately known in our house as his “Tummy Mummy”) had chosen us and we were honored and thrilled. In a blink of any eye, we were waiting at the hospital for Kyle to be born. Kyle’s birthmom is an incredible woman who made a huge decision with every part of her heart.

Our son is an amazing little boy. Kyle is an extremely sweet, loving and gentle child who makes friends everywhere he goes. He is also a very smart little guy and picks up on things really quickly, ever curious about what he sees around him. Like his dad, he is very athletic - right now his #1 sport is soccer!

As a big brother, Kyle is incredibly proud - he just loves to show William off to our family and friends! The bond between them is incredible. And now that Kyle is already a big brother, we know for sure that not only can we offer your baby the love of a Mommy and Daddy, but also that of a fantastic big brother!

Our son William came to us in much the same way that Kyle did. We got the magical phone call while Amy was shopping at Target (admittedly, a guilty pleasure of hers). There was not much time to prepare so we got to know Will’s birthmom through lots of texting. We were there for the birth and had the opportunity to spend almost 3 days together which was incredibly special. The time together allowed us to bond in the most meaningful way. This truly was a wonderful experience and we are so amazed and proud of the woman that she is.

William has a super-star smile that can catch your attention from across the room. He is an extremely happy little man and loves to laugh and giggle! He is very alert - it warms our hearts to watch his big eyes gaze and follow his big brother around the room.

There are no words to describe the amount of respect and admiration we have for both of our boys’ birth mothers. The open invitation each of them has to be involved with our family is one which we would like to offer you too, but we respect your feelings in regards to the type of relationship you’d like to have with us. As we tell Kyle and now William too, we loved them from the moment we found out about each of them – from the time that they were born in our hearts. They both bring so much happiness to our lives and we cherish that we were chosen to be their parents.

Our Adoption Story
A few years after we were married, we decided that we were ready to share our love by starting the family we had always dreamed of. Unfortunately, what we thought would be an easy path turned out to be a difficult one as we had many miscarriages. After going through every medical test possible, the doctors couldn’t find any explanation for these miscarriages. Because of this, we decided to put a lot more faith in fate and began to really believe in the expression that certain things in life are ‘meant to be’. And it was this very fate that led us to start our family, through the miracle of adoption.

Since that time, we have been so truly blessed to have been able to welcome two boys, Kyle and William, into our lives through adoption. Kyle, who is almost six years old is a truly wonderful boy who warms our hearts and brings smiles to our faces every day. William too is amazing and already at such a young age, a determined little man. It is the love that we feel for Kyle and William and the way that each of them shows us and each other their love in return that has made us want to expand and complete our family one last time, through the wonderful journey of adoption.

We both come from families of three children and the bond that each of us shares with our siblings is so special, and we would love nothing more than for our children to have the same experience as well. Not only that, but we know that your child will complete our adoption journey and our family. We also know that we have more love to give and that Kyle will be an adoring and doting big brother to our new bundle of joy, as will William.

Loved Ones
We are both so lucky to come from very close-knit, warm and loving families. And even though we don’t all live in the same city, we are sure to spend all of the holidays (and any other excuse) together. Family is a huge priority for us and so we make sure that the distance between our homes doesn’t affect the closeness between our hearts. The bond we share with our parents, siblings, grandparents and other family members is so important to us and makes us who we are today.

Our family is extremely supportive of our adoption plan and everyone is beyond excited to welcome another little baby into our family and be a part of our adoption journey once again. They are thrilled to know that we are continuing to grow our family through adoption.

Where We Live
We recently bought a house in a great, family-oriented neighborhood. Our warm and spacious four bedroom home is located on a great street filled with young families and lots of kiddos to play with Kyle, William and our next little one. We have a beautiful backyard with tons of space for the kids to run around and play together. There is also a park with a playscape as well as a community pool within walking distance of our house—this is where our community holds a lot of its annual festivities. We also have a great elementary school in our neighborhood- we can’t wait to join our neighbors walking to school each day!

We live in a great city where there is always something to do. We love to take advantage of the city’s outdoors and live music. Even the local grocery store has a playscape on its grounds and holds live music in the park once a week, geared specifically for kids!

4 Things Amy Would Never Tell You

1. Her favorite show is America’s Next Top Model
2. She can’t get enough of Tex-Mex food
3. She records Gossip Girl and 90210 on our DVR
4. She gets nervous taking flights, but would fly across the world for her family and friends

4 Things Jason Would Never Tell You

1. That Amy is a better cook than he is
2. He cried watching the movie “Invincible” starring Mark Wahlberg... among other movies!
3. He gets squeamish for a blood test
4. He sets his alarm to wake up early to work out, but usually sleeps through the annoying beeping!

4 Things Kyle Would Be Proud To Tell You

1. He scored four goals in his soccer game!
2. He dressed up as a cowboy for Halloween
3. He wants to adopt a baby when he is a Daddy
4. He adores being a big brother and can’t wait to share his love with another baby!

4 Things William Would Be Proud To Tell You

1. He is in love with his big brother!
2. He knows he can charm you with his super smile and funny giggles
3. He is so happy that he will have a sibling close in age to him
4. He is so excited for his parents to complete our amazing family!

Thoughts on Parenting
When it comes to parenting, we feel that we have learned from the best—our parents have always been and still are amazing role models. They have taught us so much over the years, but at the top of this list is the importance of family.

We want to raise your child to be a respectful, kind and good person with an open heart. We believe that kids should grow up with the space to be themselves—to play, learn and imagine. We will teach that our world is wonderful and to appreciate the differences that make it this way. And what better way to do this than by traveling? We hope to share our “travel bug” as a family- we really enjoy seeing new places, near and far. And just as every place in the world is different, so is every child. Whether through education, art or sport, we will give your child every opportunity to learn and grow into the person they dream of being, all in a guided, pressure-free environment with all the support they need.

Most of all, we want you to know that if you choose us to be your child’s adoptive parents, we promise to love him or her with all of our hearts and share all that we have.

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