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Steven & Carolyn

We are incredibly excited to be on this adventure to start our family. As a couple, we have wanted a child for a long time. We know we have so much love, support, and guidance to offer a child. We are blessed that God has led us to this point, and we hope you will consider us to make our family complete.

About Us

Steven
Carolyn
Job
Assistant Vice President
Registered Nurse
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Health Administration
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Children
None
Relationship
Legally Married
State
Florida

Our Leisure Time

Sunrise Walk on the Beach

During our leisure time, we both enjoy being active outdoors in various ways. We may play pickleball at the local recreation center on Saturday mornings, bike ride to get ice cream, or take the dogs for a stroll in the neighborhood or park.

We enjoy watching and attending sporting events, especially during baseball and football season. The Boston Red Sox play Spring Training games nearby, and we try to get to a Green Bay Packer game when possible.

Our area has many festivals, such as Food Truck Wars, Taco Fest, and Oktoberfest. We find ourselves watching movies, grilling out, or ordering pizza during the weekend evenings while we relax. We can envision doing all these activities with a child in tow.

Growing up, we spent much time at the beach (Steven at the Atlantic Ocean and Carolyn at Lake Michigan), and we desire to make this a staple when we have a child. Exposing our child to the fun and excitement of beach activities will carry over to a lifelong love of the beach and marine life.

Qualities We Love, Admire and Respect in Each Other

Together in Antigua

Steven describes Carolyn as the most compassionate and kind-hearted person he has ever met. Carolyn puts others first, as evident in her fostering rescue dogs when we first met. Because of that, we are now the owners of three rescue dogs and can provide them with a life they may not have had under other circumstances. Carolyn is intelligent and conversational, and she is always open to adventure and doing something new. There is no shortage of fun when we are doing activities together, and it allows Steven to relax and enjoy life with his best friend. Sharing some of these fun moments with our child would only make an already fulfilling feeling that much more.

Carolyn describes Steven as down to Earth, humble, intellectual, and an outstanding provider. He takes care of Carolyn and their three pups by any means necessary, from budgeting to taking out the trash, grilling, laundry, yard work, picking up dog poop, and– most notably – being her #1 fan. Carolyn admires Steven's work ethic and has had the privilege of being by his side as he has challenged himself to climb the corporate ladder at our company. Carolyn is proud to call Steven her husband and her best friend. She knows he will make an amazing father given his playful nature, silly dad jokes, kind heart, and enthusiasm about life's adventures.

Our Favorite Vacation Spot

Hiking Into the Narrows at Zion National Park

This may be an unpopular opinion because we live in Florida and the Caribbean islands are so close to us, but our favorite vacation spot is the National Parks. Over the years, we have been fortunate enough to visit several of our National Parks. These trips vary from just the two of us to including family members and bringing our dogs. We decided to hike the "Mighty Five" in Utah a few years back. To this day, it is still our favorite vacation spot due to the nature and difficulty of the hikes, along with the vast differences between the parks. We hiked Angel's Landing and the Narrows at Zion National Park, saw the hoodoos at Bryce Canyon, and enjoyed the peacefulness at the "darkest area of the continental U.S." at Capitol Reef. Each park has a unique quality that allows us to enjoy each one on its own accord. There are plenty of more parks out there for us to explore, and we plan to continue this tradition with our child, starting with wearing a hiking child backpack!

Photos

Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Pickleball in Action! You Can Find Us Playing in Our Free Time
Pickleball in Action! You Can Find Us Playing in Our Free Time
Taking a Stroll in Costa Rica
Taking a Stroll in Costa Rica
Some of Our Favorite Things: Our Dogs, Sports, &Holiday Family Tradition
Some of Our Favorite Things: Our Dogs, Sports, &Holiday Family Tradition
Carolyn & Lambeau Ready for the Kickoff
Carolyn & Lambeau Ready for the Kickoff
Atop a Waterfall
Atop a Waterfall
Trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Devil's Bridge in Antigua
Devil's Bridge in Antigua
Enjoying Some Perfect Ski Conditions
Enjoying Some Perfect Ski Conditions
Biking Through the Neighborhood
Biking Through the Neighborhood
Taking a Tiki Boat Ride on the River in Cape Coral
Taking a Tiki Boat Ride on the River in Cape Coral
Celebrating Two Great Friends Uniting in Marriage
Celebrating Two Great Friends Uniting in Marriage
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Take Me Out to the Ballgame
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Pickleball in Action! You Can Find Us Playing in Our Free Time
Pickleball in Action! You Can Find Us Playing in Our Free Time
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Taking a Stroll in Costa Rica
Taking a Stroll in Costa Rica
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Some of Our Favorite Things: Our Dogs, Sports, &Holiday Family Tradition
Some of Our Favorite Things: Our Dogs, Sports, &Holiday Family Tradition
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Carolyn & Lambeau Ready for the Kickoff
Carolyn & Lambeau Ready for the Kickoff
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Atop a Waterfall
Atop a Waterfall
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Trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
Trip to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios
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Devil's Bridge in Antigua
Devil's Bridge in Antigua
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Enjoying Some Perfect Ski Conditions
Enjoying Some Perfect Ski Conditions
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Biking Through the Neighborhood
Biking Through the Neighborhood
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Taking a Tiki Boat Ride on the River in Cape Coral
Taking a Tiki Boat Ride on the River in Cape Coral
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Celebrating Two Great Friends Uniting in Marriage
Celebrating Two Great Friends Uniting in Marriage

Our House and Neighborhood

Our Home

We purchased our home back in 2021 and have loved every minute of it. It is spacious enough for family to come visit and stay with us, and let us tell you, they take full advantage of our pool! The open concept provides the perfect atmosphere for family dinners and entertainment, regardless of whether we are grilling and enjoying the pool, or cooking in the kitchen and playing games in the living room.

We are fortunate enough to live in a community where people love to vacation, and thus, there is plenty to do! Our home is only a couple blocks away from a mini-golf course, children's waterpark, and many recreational parks.

All of our neighbors are friendly, and there are many families with small children in our surrounding area, due to the elementary/middle school being only a mile away.

The unique thing about Cape Coral is that, because it is a desirable vacation spot, the population goes in waves during the winter months vs. the summer months. From May-December, there is much less traffic and crowding at the local restaurants, grocery stores, and beaches, making it our own little paradise.

Our Extended Families

On the Hiking Trail With Our Nieces

We are both fortunate to be close with our extended families, and although they span multiple states, we always make time to connect with each other and create memories.

Mini Golf With Our Nephews

Between the two of us, we have 14 nieces and nephews (ranging in ages from 1 to 22) that all live in the Midwest. This does not include the twins that Steven's sister has on the way! Our visits to Michigan during Christmas are always packed with sledding, bowling, playing Dominoes, and decorating cookies. Carolyn's sister and her 3 boys visit us in Florida every spring break. We love spending time with them doing a variety of activities, such as going to the beach, bocce ball, mini golf, getting ice cream, playing board games, and swimming in our pool.

Steven's parents live close by and are retired. They will often make weekend trips to spend time together going to church, playing pickleball, and card games. They spoil our three pups rotten and are dubbed "Grandmaw" and "Grandpaw." They are looking forward to adding a grandchild to the mix to spoil even more so than our dogs, and they are one of our biggest support systems. Steven's parents also coordinate family vacations every other year, such as hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim and skiing in Colorado.

Both of our families are supportive of our adoption plan and are hopeful that our family will grow in the near future.

From Us to You

We are humbled and extremely grateful that you are taking the time to learn more about and consider us. Please know that while making this most difficult decision, with many options, we will provide your child with a loving, compassionate, and safe home. The selflessness and courage you are showing by making this decision show precisely what kind of person you are. We want you to know that your child will be protected, supported, and provided for throughout their life and that our love will know no bounds.

We met nine years ago and almost immediately started discussing what we wanted our family to look like as we grew older. Once married, we did not hesitate to attempt to build our family biologically. However, it was not in the cards for us. God has a greater purpose, which has led us to our adoption plan. We have always been open to adoption and know we have the qualities to be great parents to your child. The sense of joy and excitement that fills us when we talk about creating memories and guiding a child through life's ups and downs is what drives us. We enjoy thinking about the future with a child and envision family time together from the newborn stage through adulthood. It brings us smiles when we think about various scenarios: rocking a baby to sleep, bedtime stories, playtime, going to the park, tee-ball, school activities, church groups, holidays with extended family, traveling, and the list goes on and on!

Both of us were raised in loving families that stressed the values of hard work, compassion toward others, and discipline. When we think about a future child, we value the same qualities, in addition to leading through example and enjoying life's moments in the present with each other. Since we were both raised in low-income households, it taught us the importance of instilling a good work ethic and following your dreams. We put ourselves through college with the help of financial aid and scholarships and have gone on to become members of the healthcare community. We both work from home and enjoy the flexibility this environment offers. Carolyn is a nurse and takes pride in helping others and being a patient advocate. Steven's day comprises meetings and updating our healthcare company's policies and process flows to increase efficiency.

We plan to be a stable presence in your child's life and involve ourselves in as many of their interests as possible. We envision ourselves being hands-on parents, setting boundaries, and encouraging independence. We will aim to be loving and affectionate while providing structure and guidance.

We anxiously await the opportunity to grow our family and hope this is the right fit for you and your child. We are happy to send pictures, email updates, or letters as your child reaches life's accomplishments and milestones. We respect your brave, challenging decision, and we will always be grateful if you choose us to be the couple to raise your child. We will keep you in our prayers as you are guided through this journey.

Sincerely,

Steven & Carolyn

Favorites

Steven
Carolyn
Actor
Denzel Washington
Will Ferrell
Actress
Rachel McAdams
Jennifer Aniston
Animal
Kangaroo
Dog
Author
Stephen King
J.K. Rowling
Book
Into the Wild
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Candy Bar
Whatchmacallit
Milky Way
Cartoon
The Simpsons
Scooby Doo
Childhood Memory
Sleepovers at my friend's house
Camping with my grandparents - playing croquet and cribbage
Childhood Toy
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Trolls
Children's Book
Goosebump series
The Giving Tree
City
San Diego
San Diego
Classic Movie
Shawshank Redemption
Grease
Color
Navy blue
Teal
Day of Week
Friday
Saturday
Dessert
Dairy Queen cookie dough blizzard
Chocolate chip cookie
Disney Movie
Finding Nemo
Toy Story
Dream Car
Lamborghini
Corvette
Dream Job
Sport commentator for the NFL
Rehabilitating rescue animals
Dream Vacation
Tahiti with over-the-water bungalow
Australia
Family Activity
Family vacations
Traveling
Flower / Plant
Orchid/Coconut Tree
Orchid
Food
White pizza
Enchiladas
Form of Exercise
Running
Running
Fruit
Watermelon
Strawberry
Game
Risk
Cribbage
Hobby
Watching sporting events/poker
Crafting
Holiday
Halloween
Halloween
Holiday Song
Monster Mash
Monster Mash
Holiday Tradition
Christmas pickle
Making costumes and carving pumpkins
Ice Cream
Chocolate chip cookie dough
Mint chocolate chip
Junk Food
Cool Ranch Doritos
Cheddar and sour cream potato chips
Leisure Activity
Golf (both putt-putt and 18-holes)
Yoga
Magazine
Sports Illustrated
Women's Health
Memory with a Child
Boogie boarding with my nephews
Holding my first nephew for the first time (I was 14)
Memory with Spouse
Going to the 2018 baseball World Series in Boston
Reaching the summit of Pike's Peak together
Movie
Remember the Titans
Forrest Gump
Movie Munchie
Popcorn with M&Ms
Popcorn mixed with M&Ms
Movie Quote
"I don't scratch my head unless it itches and I don't dance unless I hear some music. I will not be intimidated. That's just the way it is." - Remember the Titans
"There's no place like home." - The Wizard of Oz
Movie Type
Action/Thriller
Comedy
Musical
Mary Poppins
The Wizard of Oz
Musical Group
O.A.R.
The Beatles
Nursery Rhyme
This Land is Your Land
Hey Diddle Diddle
Olympic Event
Curling
Beach volleyball
Personal Hero
Jim Valvano
Mother Teresa
Play
Romeo and Juliet
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Poet
William Shakespeare
Elizabeth Barrett Browning - How Do I Love Thee?
Quality about my Spouse
Kind hearted
Patience
Quote
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. While your character is who you really are, your reputation is merely what people think about you." John Wooden
"Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love." - Mother Teresa
Restaurant
Chipotle
Cinco De Mayo (or any Mexican restaurant)
Sandwich
Cuban
Turkey and cheddar with extra pickles
Scripture
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Matthew 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Shopping Store
Dicks Sporting Goods
Hobby Lobby
Song
Mr. Jones
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
Sport to Play
Basketball
Tennis
Sport to Watch
Football
Football
Sports Star
Ken Griffey, Jr.
Serena Williams
Sports Team
Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
Subject in School
Spelling/Science
Math
Superhero
Iron Man
Guardians of the Galaxy
Thing to Cook
Mongolian beef
Breakfast burritos
Time of Day
Morning coffee
Mid-afternoon
Tradition
Carving pumpkins for Halloween while watching Hocus Pocus
Dressing up for Halloween
TV Show
Survivor
The Office
TV Show Character
Michael Scott
Michael Scott
Type of Music
Country
90s hip hop
Vacation Spot
Any National Park/Caribbean Island
Utah
Video Game
Madden
Mario Kart

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