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We are so excited to grow our family through adoption. There is nothing we want more than to share our lives and love with your child. We have known that adoption is the right choice for us since we first discussed having a family. We enter into parenting committed to provide the unconditional love and support needed to raise a child who is kind, confident and secure.
Preferred Gender: Either |
| Jeff |
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Llori |
| Job Description |
| Public Relations Consultant - Works at Home |
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Account Manager for a Dairy Corporation |
| Education |
| B.S. Political Science |
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B.S. Nutrition/M.S. Food Science |
| Favorites |
Animal Horse | | Animal Dolphin | Dream Car Mercedes | | Dream Car Any Hybrid | Form of Exercise Running | | Form of Exercise Yoga | Hero Martin Luther King | | Hero Harriet Tubman | Thing to Cook Pancakes | | Thing to Cook Brownies | | Children |
| Sofia -5 years old |
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We met our sophomore year in college when Jeff's short-lived rock band started practicing in Llori's basement. Jeff and his band mates (one of whom was dating one of Llori's roommates) talked their way into using the space a couple times a week. It was clear at the onset that Llori wasn't too keen on the idea of blaring guitars and drums disrupting her peace and quiet.
Despite Llori's reluctance to band practice, we became good friends. We realized that we had a lot of common interests and really enjoyed each other's sense of humor.
In the end, the band only lasted a few months.... and Llori had her peace and quiet back.
| How We'll Address Cultural Diversity |
Sofia and Her Cousins
As a trans-racial couple, cultural diversity is very important to us. We have a diverse set of family and friends. We understand the importance of embracing and celebrating our diverse backgrounds, and will continue to make it a priority in our family.
In our daily lives, we seek out diversity. We live in a metropolitan area with a wide array of cultural events that we actively participate in. The diversity of our community played a large role in our decision to move here. We also chose to live in a school district that not only provided a great education, but also offered a range of backgrounds and heritages.
We prefer to adopt a child that reflects the diversity of our family. Should we have the opportunity to adopt a child of a different race, we will take every step to ensure that he/she maintains a strong sense of their heritage. We will raise our child to be confident and proud.
Taking in Hawaii
Spending time with family is our top priority. We both have a strong work ethic, but believe it is important to leave work behind when we are with our family. In the evening we like to cook, play games (Go Fish is our current favorite), and read books.
Hanging Out with Our Dog Sammy
We also enjoy visiting with friends, eating at restaurants, playing at the park, visiting museums, and family runs (Sofia loves riding in the jog stroller!). Family trips are something we always look forward to. This year, we spent a week having fun and relaxing at the beach in Florida. |