INTRODUCTION

Hello and welcome! We are Cathy and Tim, plus our son Dorian

Our family is not new to adoption. We're excited to show you how much love we share and how much love we have to give your precious child.

We’re so grateful to have been given the opportunity to share our lives and love by welcoming both Tim’s eldest sister, Jenny, and our son, Dorian, into the family through adoption. When Dorian joined our family so did his incredible birth mother and siblings, thanks to an open adoption. We hope to grow our family once more in this way.  

about us

Our home is full of love and we are excited to adopt again!

Your child growing up in our family will know days filled with silly adventures in our backyard; nights beginning with bed-time stories and good-night cuddles; weekends playing with an older, protective brother or crazy, loud cousins in nearby parks or forests; and holidays bursting with family fun in our home. Your child will always have the loudest cheering section at every game or concert; far too many pictures of their “firsts” cluttering our Illinois home and walls; and the pleasure of cuddling with the furriest of best friends. 

Thank you for spending time to get to know more about us.

“Please know that if you choose to place your child in our home and hearts, you will give them a life with a family that will love, cherish and celebrate them and you forever.”

get to know cathy

Written by Tim

Cathy shines brightest when she’s with kiddos.

She’ll wake up early to read with Dorian or spend all day playing with him outside. She’s always brought toys to any child she visits; keeps treats handy; and never missed a chance to remind someone that they’re important. She was born to be a mom!

I knew as soon as I met Cathy that she was one-of-a-kind. She is the most beautiful person inside and out! Cathy grew up in Arizona, and she loves to get outside for a sunny hike or run. She’s my Arizona sun in Illinois because she brightens anyone’s day in an instant with her thoughtfulness.

We’d only been dating a few months when she found out I didn’t really celebrate my birthdays anymore. That year, she created a scavenger hunt full of poem clues that led to the best birthday bash I’d ever had. 

get to know Tim

Written by Cathy

When I see my big guy snuggling with Dorian or teaching him a new skill, I can almost watch his sweet heart grow. That's how I know he's not only a super  husband, but a super dad.

Tim has never met a stranger because he considers everyone a friend! I think that trait comes from Tim being as kind as he is curious.  

I’m always reminded of how lucky I am to be married to him whether he’s goofing around with our dog (or chickens); or carefully helping my mom out of the car; slowly building the ultimate Barbie mansion; or making a room bust with laughter at his silliness—you cannot help but love life when you’re with him.

our home

Our home is in a suburban town in northern Illinois where our large backyard opens up to a forest of trees and wonderful wildlife

home was built to bring as much of the outdoors inside as possible, with large windows that offer lots of light year-round (a requirement by Cathy). In the winter, we cozy up to the fire place or go outside to sled; in the fall we collect hundreds of leaves all around the home to decorate our doorstep; in the spring we plant our gardens (which are often picked over by our chickens or other furry visitors); and in the summertime we spend our days on our boat in the nearby lakes!

We both grew up loving animals. So, in 2016 we welcomed Jolie into our home and family. Jolie is as loving as she is furry. Her sweet demeanor and soft coat made her DJ’s favorite pillow and pal. Then, in 2018, we added  five chickens to our “roost”. Our loud ladies give us plenty of fresh eggs and backyard fun (chasing them out of the garden!). It’s not uncommon to find Tim and DJ petting the chickens and snuggling Jolie while trying to spot a deer or fox wandering behind our home.

in closing

We'd love the opportunity to learn about you

In the meantime, our promise to you is to share a loving home, instill respect for others, encourage self-confidence, teach gratitude and create joyful memories with your child. If we are blessed to parent your child, we will do our absolute best to fulfill your hopes and dreams for this child and more.