John & Paula

The fact that you are reading this profile and considering us as adoptive parents for your child moves us beyond words. We appreciate your time and hope that we can provide you the answers you seek in this most difficult decision. More than anything we want you to know that, should you chose to allow us to adopt your child, they will be loved beyond measure. We will do everything we can to provide your child with every opportunity available and surround them with unconditional love and support. Preferred Gender: Female

John Paula Job Description Direct Sales Representative Youth Specialist for a Before and After School Program at a Local Elementary School Education Degree in Travel and Tourism Bachelor's Degree in Child Growth and Development Favorites Actor Brendan Frasier Actor Patrick Dempsy Actress Drew Barrymore Actress Jennifer Aniston Dream Job Owning My Own Company Dream Job Shoe Store Owner Thing to Cook Anything on the Grill Thing to Cook Homemade Mac and Cheese TV Show Extreme Home Makeover TV Show Grey's Anatomy Children None

Enjoying San Diego

We love spending time with our families and friends for our leisure time. We enjoy having people over to our house for dinner, and fun. We play cards, watch movies, swim or just hang out and chat. Sometimes for our leisure time, we go on weekend or day trips.

We enjoy going to new places and discovering new things. One of our favorite vacations was going to California. We visited San Diego, Los Angeles, and Hollywood. We went to Universal Studios, Sea World, and Midway Museum. Our favorite part of the whole trip was taking the coastal highway and driving up the coast next to the ocean. We really did not have a set agenda for this trip and we were able to stop at different locations on the coast to walk up and down the beach.

The most frequent vacation we go on is to Branson, Missouri. As a child this is where Paula and her family went for every summer vacation. We enjoy going there for a weekend getaway to shop, see live shows, and relax. Our favorite time of year to go to Branson is Christmas time. Everything is covered in lights and the shopping is great.

One place that we look forward to taking a child to is Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida. We have both visited Disney World as children. It offers so many experiences for children and adults alike. Everything is magical and there is so much to do.

John's Dad and Nieces

John's brother and sister-in-law have adopted three girls from two different countries. The two oldest girls are biological sisters from Russia and their youngest daughter is from Guatemala. We have watched and felt their anxiety, worry and joy through the entire process. During their third adoption, there was an issue between the two governments which caused a very long delay and we feared they might not get their little girl. It was a very emotional situation and time for the entire family. When they finally brought her home, it was with a huge sigh of relief and a lot of joy. Her big sisters were very happy to see her, as well!

Our niece's will be an important part of your child's life. They will be able to share the bond of adoption with the child. The children will be able to spend time getting to know one another and growing to be great friends. Each of the children are from different cultures and it provides a uniqueness for our family and an understanding of acceptance. Our families' eyes do not distinguish skin color, we love everyone just the same.