Thank you for taking the time to read about our family and consider us as parents for your child. We admire and respect the strength you are showing in doing what all parents want - that which is best for their child. We have always dreamed that our family of three would eventually become a family of four and hope that with our letter and photographs, you will understand that we are committed to the happiness and success of our children and family. Please know that no matter who you choose to love and raise your child, from the bottom of our hearts we thank you for considering US as parents.

Carl Sandra Job Description Sales & Co-Manager of a Privately Owned Home Furnishings Business Property Manager of a Luxury Apartment Community Education Licensed Realtor Associate's Degree in Business Management Favorites Author Donald Trump Author Danielle Steele Dream Job Chartering Boats Dream Job Volunteering for Underprivileged Children Hobby Boating Hobby Hanging Out at the Beach Movie Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade Movie Legally Blonde Type of Music Rock & Roll Type of Music Jazz Children Tyler-2 years old

In May, 2005 we received a telephone call that changed our lives forever - our adoption specialist told us that Tyler's birth mom had asked to meet us. What we had thought would be a short get together for coffee turned in to a few hours and lunch with Tyler's birth mom and his two eldest birth siblings. At the end our lunch, Tyler's birth siblings handed us a card which had a photograph of his most recent ultrasound in it which said "Congratulations Sandra and Carl - you are having a boy!!"" After our meeting we both knew that Tyler's birth family would be a welcome part of our family forever. During the next six weeks, Sandra made many trips to Maine to accompany Tyler's birth mom for her doctors' visits and to meet more of Tyler's extended family.

Adopting Tyler was one of the greatest times of our life. From the beginning when we met Tyler's birthmom and siblings, we knew that we would have an ongoing relationship with their family. Tyler's birthmoms' decision to make an adoption plan was made with a great deal of thought and incredible amount of love. We have a beautiful relationship with his birth family that includes telephone calls monthly and we have visited them four times since Tyler's birth. Tyler has brought so much love and happiness into our lives that we know that having a second child would be the best gift that we could be given. Our children will always be blessed with unconditional love, support and guidance.

Although life is full of wonderful memories that we will cherish forever, probably the most memorable moment for us was watching our son Tyler be born. While we had always hoped that we would be able to see our child be born, it was a dream come true that we had hoped for but never imagined would really happen. Tyler's birthmom asked that we be present for his birth with Tyler's oldest birth sister and brother. It was the most beautiful celebration of life!! Sandra was asked by Tyler's birthmom to be the first person to hold him. This incredible woman that gave us the miracle of a child couldn't do enough for us. She also had made arrangements for us to have a room in the hospital with Tyler. It was so important to her that we have all of the wonderful memories that new parents could have. We spent those two days bonding with our new son and having the opportunity to meet all of Tyler's extended birthfamily. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner together for both of the days. It is the most incredible feeling to know that our two families are now united as one - we consider them to be our family and are so very proud to have them in our lives.

Goofing Around in the Snow

About Carl….I knew from my first date with Carl that he was the man of my dreams and I wanted to spend the rest of my life with him. Instantly I could tell that he had a zest for life and loved to be around people. If you have the chance to meet him, you will quickly see that he is the type of person that everybody adores! He is so good natured and wants to help everyone. Watching him spend time with his mom, you would understand why he is so easy to love - he would do anything for his family! Not only am I truly blessed to have him as my husband but he is the most wonderful father in the world. He races home each night to be with us and calls us on his way home to see that he can't wait to see us!

About Sandra….Sandra is always striving to get the most out of life. She has a high level of energy and is always looking to make life easier for her family. She is the person that her family turns to when they need support. While Sandra's brother has endured some challenges, he is always comfortable relying on Sandra as she provides him with unconditional support and promises never to judge him. Sandra is the most incredible mother and auntie. While Sandra is considered to be the "cool auntie" by our nieces and nephews, I know that Tyler and his soon to be brother or sister will consider mommie to be a "cool mommie" too! Sandra is definitely the big kid of the family.