Hello, we are Jeff and Kimberly! Thank you for taking the time to read our story and learn more about us as prospective parents.

Our story began at Home Depot. Yep, that's right, at the local hardware store where we both worked as cashiers. We kept each other laughing, hydrated, and entertained. We started off as friends and decided not to date because Jeff was going away to finish his schooling. By the end of the year, however, Jeff turned up the charm, and Kimberly couldn't resist any longer.

We dated for a few months before Jeff moved to Pennsylvania to attend college. We continued a long-distance relationship for the next three years. While Jeff was away, Kimberly finished her degree in massage therapy. During this time, we kept ourselves busy with work and school and visited each other every few months, keeping in touch with phone calls and love letters.

Eventually, in 20xx, Jeff returned to Michigan, and we were back together like two peas in a pod. In 20xx, Jeff took Kimberly on a cruise and proposed under the night sky. It was very romantic. We were married in September 20xx, in a beautiful outdoor wedding.

We were unsuccessful in having biological children and tried fertility treatments, which were also unsuccessful. On the heels of this heartache, we decided to explore adoption as a pathway to complete our dream of growing our family. Kimberly's sister has five adopted children and has been a great support to us. We cannot wait to welcome a child into our family through open adoption.

When I first met Jeffrey, he was always entertaining me with jokes and funny stories about our workday. He always has a positive attitude and likes to make people laugh. I learned early on that Jeff liked to skateboard and play video games with his friends. Jeff has a strong passion for computers and technology. While pursuing his degree in college, Jeff got to learn many different aspects of the information technology industry and now works as an IT manager for a global engineering company.

Jeff is a hot commodity among our friends and family with his computer skills. He is always willing to help others with their computer problems. He even helps our tax lady get her computer all cleaned up and running fast every tax season. Our nieces and nephews love to come over and play video games with Uncle Jeffrey.

Jeff is into fitness and encourages our nieces and nephews to get outdoors and get moving. Our nephews like to play basketball with him or have pushups challenges.

Our friends' kids always run right over to "Mr. Jeff" and love to talk to him because he is so charming and really listens to them when they talk. I know Jeff will make a wonderful dad because he takes the time to make every child he encounters feel very special, and it shows---their smiles light up around him.

When I met Kimberly, our friendship quickly developed into a loving relationship. She is always fun to be around, whether we're going to the park, biking, going to concerts, or having a nice dinner out. It is always an adventure spending time with her. If Kimberly is not outside soaking up the sun, you will find her snuggled up and immersed in a good book or movie. Growing up, Kimberly and her family often traveled to the family cottage in Canada, where Kimberly enjoyed fishing, hiking, and spending time at the beach, making memories with her family.

Kimberly has a strong passion for playing sports, possessing strong athleticism, and finding pleasure in activities such as volleyball, golf, and tossing around the football. While at college, Kimberly was on the tennis team and traveled to other colleges to compete. Through school and sports, Kimberly has developed and maintained many great friendships.

She likes to spend time with her sisters and enjoys their shared interests in crafts, the outdoors, and weekend getaways. Kimberly loves to spend time with our nieces and nephews and takes them on unique and fun adventures, like planning a day trip to the science center for the traveling dinosaur exhibits, followed by lunch at their favorite restaurant.

Kimberly always creates a positive, warm, and nurturing environment for kids, whether our nieces and nephews or the children of our friends. I know Kimberly will be a great mother because she has a lot of love and affection to give.

We live in a two-story colonial home in the suburbs that was built in 1985. In the winter, we like to get cozy by the fireplace. We like having our family over to enjoy the patio in the summer. We enjoy gardening and love having BBQs and bonfires in the backyard, and sometimes we play Crossnet or cornhole.

Our house is five miles from Jeff's parents, and from both of Kimberly's sisters. One of the things we love about our neighborhood is that we are close to many different types of parks with hiking trails, nature centers, splash pads, and beaches. These parks offer many kid-friendly activities that we can't wait to do with a child, such as outdoor movie nights, owl walks, and nature scavenger hunts. We love going to the beach to swim and fish.

There are many elementary schools near our home and many children in the area for a child to befriend. We have lots of wonderful neighbors around us, with kids of all ages living on our street. One of our favorite things about our neighborhood is that we are close to everything. Whether it's dining, shopping, entertainment, or good healthcare, everything is within five miles of our home.

We have a summer cabin in Canada that we share amongst several family members. It's a beautiful, peaceful place to relax or have some fun. We like to kayak, go for bike rides, and grab some ice cream.

Both of us grew up with siblings and lots of cousins. Jeff has one younger brother who is a traveling health professional. His parents are retired and enjoying spending their summers in Michigan and winters in Florida. They are both looking forward to becoming grandparents.

Kimberly has two sisters and a brother. Her older sister has adopted five children with her husband, her older brother has three biological children, and her younger sister has two fur babies whom she spoils with her husband. Kimberly's dad is her only living parent, and Grandpa is looking forward to having another grandkid to tinker on toys with and teach the local history to.

Jeff's family spent time camping, hiking, and traveling with cousins. They had a pool where they enjoyed a lot of family fun time. Jeff's family was very close to their neighbors and lived in a neighborhood where everyone knew each other and played together. They spent a lot of time at the local park riding bikes and having fun.

Kimberly's family spent time going up to the family cottage in Canada, hiking and fishing. They would also go to the local beach and swim for hours in the waves. Her mother was very affectionate and showered her kids with hugs and kisses.

We blend our families and enjoy having BBQs and playing cards together. Everyone is as excited as us to introduce a new grandchild, niece, or nephew into our families.

We love to take full advantage of summer and spend most of our time outdoors, looking forward to getting back to nature by hiking and kayaking. We visit our family cottage every year; Jeff is looking forward to having a new little captain steering the kayak with him, and Kimberly is excited to have a partner to build sandcastles with at the beach. We play sand volleyball with a great group of friends whose kids we have watched grow up. They are excited for us to adopt a child and have a team shirt waiting for them.

When we go to our parents' house, we usually BBQ and play the card game Five Crowns. Our parents are hoping to teach a grandchild the game, hoping someone finally breaks Kimberly's winning streak.

In the winter, we like going to the Christmas parade on Thanksgiving, followed by the Lions' football game. We can't wait to share our love of football with a child and teach them how to throw the ball around. We visit our parents in Florida, and go with them to beaches, the botanical gardens, and to nature preserves. We hope to instill in the child a fondness for nature.

What greater time to create memories with a child than the holidays! We like to snuggle in on the couch with some hot cocoa on cold days and watch movies, and we are excited to add a new snuggle-bum to our family.

We want to express our gratitude for taking the time to view our book and for considering us as adoptive parents. While we cannot imagine what you are feeling, we believe you are incredibly brave and selfless.

We aspire to embark on the journey of parenthood, eager to cultivate a nurturing and affectionate home. We hope our family can flourish, creating cherished memories and embarking on adventures with a little one by our side.

We can't wait to share our lives with a baby, and we promise to provide them with a stable, loving environment that will nurture a child's growth and development. They will be given every opportunity in life to pursue their dreams and reach for the stars, but most importantly, they will always be reminded of who they are, where they came from, and the love that their birth mother has for them.

We extend our heartfelt wishes for you to be confident in your decisions as you navigate what is best for you and the baby.