Chris & Lori

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to tell you about ourselves and our family. We are a happy, fun-loving couple who have been married for 6 years and are blessed to have a daughter named Marta who is 4. We have a strong Christian faith and are certain that adoption is God's plan for the growth of our family. We have a strong desire to share everything that God has blessed us with and will provide your child with a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness. Who knows what new beginnings lay on the horizon for both you and our family but we would be honored to accompany you on this journey. Preferred Gender: Either

Chris Lori Job Description Union Electrician, Foreman Stay-At-Home Mom and Registered Nurse Education Associates Degree: Maintenance Electricity and Construction Technology Associates Degree: Administrative Specialist in Information Processing, Associates Degree: Nursing Science Favorites Author Dr. Seuss Author Mary Higgins Clark Cartoon The Penguins of Madagascar Cartoon Scooby Doo Dream Vacation Italy Dream Vacation Australia Junk Food Rice Crispie Treats Junk Food Potato Chips Musical Group Beatles Musical Group Taylor Swift Children Marta-4 years old

Lori & "Minnie" at Disney

We are blessed to have a little girl named, Marta who just turned 4 years old. Marta has opened our eyes to just how wonderful parenting is and how much joy children bring to your life. This has only reinforced in us the deep desire to parent another child, and that our family is not yet complete.

Marta is a loving, sweet spirited little girl who is thrilled with the idea of having a sibling. We have discussed adoption with her and she frequently asks, "Mommy and Daddy, when will my baby brother or sister get here?". She is as excited as we are to begin this wonderful journey and will welcome a new sibling to love with open arms.

Marta is an outgoing child who started pre-school this year and really loves the interaction with other children. She is also involved in dance classes and just started pre-school soccer. Our goal is to provide her and any other children we would raise with many chances to live life to its fullest. Your child would certainly have all of these opportunities and we look forward to the adventures they will have together. Another child would double the fun!

Family Christmas Dinner

Fun Times at Church Mission Week

Our family has strong Christian beliefs and we are very involved in our Presbyterian church, where Lori serves as a Deacon. We firmly believe that having a close relationship to the Lord and fellowship with other believers is a vital basis in life.

We belong to a very active church that is full of young families and provides many opportunities to grow and learn together. We belong to a particular group for families with young children which meets twice a month at church to share dinner together. The children are then led to the gymnasium for games and playtime while the adults have bible study. We have made so many close friendships through this group, some of whom also have adopted children and have been a huge resource and support to us as we begin the adoption journey.

Our church also has a week long mission project that goes out into our local community and helps those in need. We have done things like setting up a food/clothing pantry for those who need assistance, completing home repairs for the elderly in the area and the children put together "Easter in August" baskets to be delivered to the residents of nearby nursing homes. There is an annual church picnic complete with a petting zoo, pony rides and a 100ft long ice cream sundae for the kids.

We feel that our faith and involvement in the church has been such a blessing to our whole family and your child would also have the opportunity to take part in all of this.