We are so looking forward to becoming parents and consider the opportunity to be the parent's of your child an enormous privilege.

The ability to share the life we have built with a child is something both of us have talked about for many years. We cannot wait for all the baby snuggles and all the firsts we'll get to experience through the child's eyes. From reading bedtime stories, singing lullabies, rocking he or she to sleep, bath time, and everything in-between we are excited to experience it all.

We know we will love introducing this child to our extended families especially our nephews and niece who cannot wait meet him or her.

We are fortunate to genuinely enjoy spending time together. We laugh a lot and don't have to be doing anything exciting to just have a good time.

Elizabeth likes to read whether it is a hard copy, on the kindle, or lately she has really been into audio books. She loves all types of books from cozy mystery to books that go along with a Bible study she is attending and usually has one or two on hand, often stacked on the coffee table. She also likes to craft and has a lot of fun decorating for Christmas with things she has made along with treasures passed down from her family, and new things she has found on a shopping trip.

Anthony likes to play video games and a good board game on occasion. If he is not playing video games in his down time, you will probably find him at the gym or at home researching different investment strategies on his computer. He also enjoys watching a good basketball game or football game and lately he has been into trying out some new VR games.

We also have met a lot of good friends through our church and enjoy attending our men's and women's small groups.

We both have really loved going on cruises. We have been on a handful of them and look forward to being able to take our future child along with us, maybe even on a Disney Cruise. We love the fun in the sun, the laid back nature of just being on the boat, and all the things you get to see along the way.

There are so many different places you get to explore when you go on a cruise and we both really enjoy learning about the different cultures and enjoying all the unique qualities each location provides.

We also live just a three hour drive from the most magical place on earth, Disney World, and have an annual pass. We are so looking forward to being able to share the magic of Disney with a child as well.

Elizabeth is one of three children. She has a brother who is five and half years older and a sister that is a little over 11 years younger. Elizabeth grew up in a small town and has a large extended family.

Anthony grew up basically an only child, although he does have a half sister and a half brother who are quite a bit older that him. Anthony was born in Pennsylvania, but mostly grew up in a small town near his grandmother on his dad's side of the family. His other grandparents lived in Pennsylvania where he was born.

Both sets of our parents live in Indiana about an hour from each other which is really nice when traveling back to visit. We are both family oriented people who cherish our families and their traditions.

Elizabeth especially enjoys her family's Christmas Eve tradition, that they do, when they are all able to get together for the Holiday, of lighting candles and reading the Christmas Story. It's always a meaningful time and her brother and sister's kids really enjoy singing Christmas songs, playing the piano, and telling their favorite things about Christmas and the Christmas memories that mean a lot to them. We are particularly looking forward to sharing this tradition with our child, especially at our house on the actual Christmas Eve, so this tradition can be passed down to he or she.

We live in a town home community in sunny Southwest Florida. We have lived in our current home for a little over three years, but have lived in Florida for seven years now. We have two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, dining room, and kitchen. We also have a decent size private patio to enjoy when it isn't too hot out.

Our community has a nice pool that we enjoy using and look forward to taking our child swimming. There are also several parks in the area with a really nice regional park just a couple of miles down the road. This park has a large lake with paddle boats that look like swans, trails to walk on, a children's garden, a really large train themed piece of playground equipment, and even a little train that children can ride on.

There are also several nature preserves in the area with lots of wildlife to see and learn about, a Children's History and Science Center, and also just a short drive away is a nice Zoo we look forward to taking a child to.

We want to begin by saying thank you for getting to know us and for considering us during your journey. We have the greatest respect for the love you are showing your child by considering adoption. We know that your decision will be incredibly difficult and we would be incredibly honored if you chose us to parent your child.

We have been married for eleven and a half years. In all this time, we have truly become each others best friend. We have really worked on having good and open communication with each other and it is how we have been able to be secure in our relationship. We still have fun and laugh every day. We always encourage and support each other in all our goals and dreams. We believe every part of our past has provided us with valuable lessons, wonderful memories, and has shaped us into the people we are today.

Elizabeth is fortunate to have the ability to stay home and is looking forward to being a stay-at-home mother. Anthony is a mail carrier with the United States Postal Service and has been for five years. He is a regular and is often home in the earlier part of the afternoon and very rarely later than four. This will allow for lots of great family time. We already gather for dinner every night and cannot wait to add a child to our lives.

Having our pets in the family to the family has brought us so much joy and entertainment. That said, it isn’t the same as having a child that we can watch grow and learn. A child that we will be able to show all the things we enjoy and watch them experience all the firsts life has to off through their eyes. We hope to have the chance to fill your child’s life with as much love, and happiness as we can.

We are fortunate to have an extensive support system of family and friends. Both sides of our family are excited to welcome a child to the family and immerse them in fun family traditions at Christmas and playing with their cousins. Our friends are thrilled for us to begin this journey and have expressed nothing but well wishes and the promise of support for us as we embark on this wonderful journey of parenthood.

We are happy to have a pretty open adoption, if that is something you desire. We will be sure to keep you updated through letters and pictures as he or she grows up. And as our relationship with you and this child grows, we could be open to more communication if that is something you are interested in.

This decision you are preparing to make requires incredible bravery and selflessness, and we will be forever grateful for you if you choose us to raise your child. We will raise them with all of the tools they need to become the person that you, and we, hope that they can be. If you do choose us, we will love and care for your child with everything we have. This child will be the most precious gift anyone could ever give us and you will always hold a special place in our hearts for the rest of our lives. We would be so thankful for you.

Love,

Anthony & Elizabeth