Hi there! We're Brandon and Sarah from Southern California. We recognize that we both have very different roles in this experience and while we are so hopeful and full of joy, we know that you are going through something very different in this moment. With that said, we want to start with the biggest thank you we will ever give someone. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us and for considering us to be adoptive parents to your child. We hope that with this you can feel our love and know how much respect we have for you.

While we have had many struggles trying to start our family, adopting has always been part of our conversation and the big picture for us. It means everything to us that you are considering us to be a part of your life. Brandon and his sister Shayla are both adopted, and we know what a blessing that was for the two of them and we are so excited to have the opportunity to support you through this process and to give your child unconditional love.

Our hearts are with you every step of the way during this process.

We were 14 years old when we first met after sitting next to each other in our math class. We remained friends all through high school, but lost touch for about a year after we graduated. A mutual friend reconnected us and we have been together ever since April 2008. After dating for a couple of years, Brandon joined the Army. In June of 2010 when he came home from his Basic Training, he proposed at the “top of the world” overlooking all of Orange County at sunset on his last day home before moving to Kansas where he was stationed. After about 6 months of long distance, Brandon came home at Thanksgiving that year and found out that he was going to be getting deployed at the start of 2011. When he came home again for his final leave before his deployment in December of 2010, we were married at the Fullerton Court House. Brandon was deployed to Afghanistan in January of 2011 and was gone for 11 months and 11 days. When he came back from his deployment Sarah moved to Kansas and we spent 2 years there before moving back to Placentia and we have been here ever since. It would be over six years later in March 2016 when we finally had a “big” wedding with all our family and friends and celebrated with everyone in our life that supported us the most.

We have loved becoming homeowners and doing full renovations on our properties. In our newest house we love hosting our family and friends where we have BBQs, smores by the firepit, and movie nights. We love traveling together and exploring around our community, but we also love a quiet night at home ordering Chinese takeout and watching a funny movie. We are excited to become parents and to share all the fun we have as a family.

I was born in Mission Viejo, California. At 11 months old I was placed for adoption. To say I struck gold with my adoptive parents would be an understatement. I grew up in a very loving and active household. I was always involved in sports from the time I was in elementary school all the way until I graduated high school. After high school I joined the military to try and better my life. I cannot explain in words all the things it did for me, be it personal or professional, but one thing I will take with me for the rest of my life is the way you are taught to love and protect those around you. After my time in the military came to an end, I joined the family business. We are in the party rental industry. Both Sarah and I work together with my parents. Being a part of a family run and owned business will allow us the time we need to spend with our future child as they grow up.

Becoming a father has always been the top priority in my life. From a young age I was taught by my dad how to be a great father. I was instilled with a strong work ethic and what it means to provide for a family. I hope to teach my future child how to fix everything around the house and how to catch huge fish on our fishing trips, just like how I was taught growing up. The most important thing to me will be becoming a guide in my future child’s life, and an anchor point for them to fall back on if they need support.

The number one thing that you should know about Brandon is how loyal he is. If you are a part of Brandon’s life, he will be in your corner every step of the way. He is the biggest jokester and can make anyone laugh. When I see Brandon with our nephews, little cousins, or our friends' kids it brings the biggest smile to my face because I can see what a wonderful father he is going to be, he is so attentive and loving. Brandon is so excited to become a dad and I know that becoming parents will be the greatest event to happen for both of us.

I was born and raised in Anaheim, California and had the best upbringing with the most loving parents who have been married for 37 years. My family was silly, always on the go, and supportive. I grew up playing sports, mostly volleyball, and after I finished playing in College I started to coach. Since Brandon and I work for the family business we have a very flexible schedule. When the time comes, we will be able to be devoted parents and not miss out on anything.

I love decorating our house, going to the beach, hikes, concerts, traveling, and time with family and friends. Not only am I excited to share all the fun activities that I love to do with our future child, but I am eager to see what their interests are as they discover what makes them happy!

She has all the qualities of a wonderful mother and I know she will be the best. When I think about my life, I realize how lucky I am to have a woman like Sarah. Her personality, her ability to bring happiness to anyone around us, and her caring nature have made a massive impact on my life. Anyone is lucky to be in her life. She loves our dogs, the outdoors, and being a social butterfly. I truly believe she was born to be a mother and I cannot wait to see her dream come true!

Brandon’s family consists of his mom Angie, dad David, sister Shayla, and her husband Jordan. They live a quick 5-minute drive from us. Brandon also has a biological half-sister, Caitlin, who came into his life 11 years ago when he reconnected with his birth dad, Mike. Angie also had a daughter that she placed for adoption when she was 16, his sister Alysia lives in Alabama and has been in his life for the last 18 years. At the very center of Brandon’s family are his Nana Cordi and Papa Hank. They are everything to us all and created the biggest family that loves to get together and celebrate any and every occasion. The number of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins on Brandon’s side of the family are endless, and just like Brandon, our future child will have “built-in” best friends with tons of young cousins to grow up with.

Sarah’s immediate family is just as loving and fun. Her mom Pauline, dad Russ, and brother Brett live 15 minutes away and we often see them for dinners and Sunday football. Sarah’s oldest brother Trevor, his wife Kelly, and their sons Preston and Parker live in Mississippi. Every Summer Preston and Parker stay with us for a month, and we jam in every fun activity; Disneyland, the beach, the fair, mini golf, pool days, movies, and playing in the backyard. They are everything to us and they can’t wait to be big cousins! Sarah’s extended family is in Chicago, and we are very fortunate to visit them often.

As important as our family is to us, our friends are like our family and mean the world to us as well. From concerts to weekends in the mountains, our friends love and support us so much. We feel so blessed that our future children will have lots of “bonus” Aunties and Uncles to love them.

We live in a quiet neighborhood in Placentia, California. Our home is 4 bedrooms and has a great backyard with a built-in playset and firepit that we love to sit around. Our neighborhood is filled with young kids that are always out playing while the parents gather around with each other. There are parks and walking trails all around and we are within walking distance of the schools. We are also a quick drive to Disneyland and love going there often and can’t wait to bring our future children with us.

Cali & Beefy have been a part of our family since 2012. We rescued Cali 10 years ago and Beefy 9 years ago when we were still living in Kansas. Cali is a Dalmatian Pointer Mix and Beefy is a white Boxer that is 100% deaf. Cali is a cuddle monster, loves to lay on her back and get her belly rubbed, and she has never met a tennis ball she didn’t love. Beefy is a giant teddy bear that loves all the ear rubs he can get. He is curious about everything and is everyone’s shadow.

They are soft and gentle with everyone who enters our home, especially our nephews, and they love when they are around because that means extra cuddles for them.

Our promise to you is to always make sure that your child is raised knowing how much you love them. We will share their story with them and make sure they know where they came from.

Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us, our family, and the life that we live. No matter the decision you make please know we have so much respect for you, and we will always hope for the best for you. Please know that we will always speak about you with love and admiration. Becoming parents will be a dream come true for us, and we know that we couldn’t get there without you. We are eager to pass along our family traditions to our future child, to have them grow up with a big family, and to be loved by everyone around them.