We cannot wait to add a child to our family and look forward to reading books, baking cookies, taking walks, having picnics, playing ball, and going to playgrounds, zoos, amusement parks, and family vacations. We believe that children should be allowed to participate in all aspects of family life - and while it may take longer, the memories that are created are well worth the extra time it takes. Because every child is different, we will also encourage them in pursuing their interests and achieving their dreams.

Paul Becky Job Description Senior Financial Analyst for a Manufacturing Company Pediatric Occupational Therapist Education Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Health & Occupation; Master of Science in Occupational Therapy Favorites Children's Book 5 Little Monkeys Children's Book Bernstein Bears Family Activity Football Games Family Activity Family Dinners Holiday Tradition Decorating Christmas Cookies Holiday Tradition Making Gingerbread Houses Memory with Spouse Snorkeling with Turtles on Caribbean Cruise Memory with Spouse Bike Riding in the Poconos Sports Team Chicago Cubs Sports Team Penn State Children None

We were both working in group homes for adults with developmental disabilities. Becky's boss had given her a list of names of people working in other homes to call regarding overtime, one being Paul. The night she called Paul, they ended up talking for over an hour. When it was time for Paul to actually work in Becky's home, Becky drove home from college to "pop in" and make sure that Paul knew how to apply one of the medications … aka … Becky just had to meet Paul and needed a good excuse. The rest, as they say, is history (except that Becky had to break up with her current boyfriend first!). Paul tells everyone that he knew right away that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Becky. Within weeks of meeting Paul, Becky called her dad and told him she had met the man she was going to marry. We spent a few years growing our friendship and learning more about one another before Paul proposed to Becky at a castle in Germany. A year and a half later, we had a beautiful wedding and an amazing reception, where friends and family had to sing a song with the word love in it to get us to kiss. We both feel incredibly blessed to be together and consider being married one of the best times in our lives.

Becky: I love Paul's personality. He is dedicated and a hard worker, both to provide for his family and to help around the house. Paul always puts others' needs first. He is kind and compassionate to everyone he meets. What melts my heart, though, is to watch him interact with kids of all ages. Paul is never afraid to be silly or use his imagination to entertain kids. Whether playing peek-a-boo with a baby, reading with a toddler, looking for dinosaur tracks in the woods with a child, or playing sports with teenagers; children of all ages love hanging out with Paul. He can't wait to have children and I can't wait to watch him be an amazing dad.

Paul: I love Becky's dedication and loyalty to her family, friends, and the families she works with. She's always the first one to volunteer when someone needs a meal, a babysitter, or a ride. I also love Becky's creativity. She's always coming up with ideas to make keepsakes for family memories or crafts for the kids she works with. She keeps our family organized and structured and I can always count on her to know what's going on. The way she carries herself is an inspiration to me because she can literally take the worst of any situation and make it a wonderful experience. Her attitude is positive and infectious.

At a High School Football Game

We believe that you hold the answers to your child's adoption story. Know that we will always value and respect your opinion. Your child will know as much about you as you are comfortable with. They will know that your decision to make an adoption plan was not easy, but it was a selfless gift, made out of heartfelt love. They will also know that we will be forever grateful for that gift, for without it, we could never know the joy of being parents or have the opportunity to share our lives together. You will always have a special place in our hearts and family, for without you, our family would never feel complete. We plan to make a memory book for our child to look at whenever they are missing you. As the years progress, we will add pictures and letters that you send them. We hope this, along with answering any questions they may ask, will help them feel secure with the love that both of their families have for them.