INTRODUCTION

Thank you so much for taking the time to read a little about us.

Adoption has been both a gift and blessing in our lives.

Danielle was legally adopted by her paternal grandparents as a baby and Matthew’s grandmother was adopted. Since adoption has been such a big part of our lives in such a positive way, we feel led to expand our family through adoption as well. 

Our dreams as parents are to continue a strong family legacy already started from our ancestors. Our faith in God along with our spiritual beliefs have guided our strong family values. 

our life together

We take weekly date nights to give us uninterrupted connection time. We believe our family cannot thrive if we as a couple do not as well.

Danielle’s boss gave Matthew’s co-worker her phone number (without her knowing) in an effort to set us up, but he never called. Months later, we both ended up being at the same event. Danielle’s boss dragged her over to him and Danielle was so embarrassed! Luckily, he gave her a huge smile. We hung out the entire evening and when Danielle went to put her number in Matthew’s phone, to her surprise it was already there. Now Matthew was embarrassed, grabbing his phone away. We spoke every day after that evening and connected on so many levels. Our conversations were filled with laughter, honesty and a shared faith. We have come to realize we are two puzzle pieces that fit together perfectly.

A closer look at

Danielle

I have never met a person as loving, kind and thoughtful as Danielle is.

One of my favorite things about Danielle is her loyalty. She proved that to me when we first met. No matter what the circumstance, she was always right there for me. At home, you can find her creating fun games and projects for the kids to do as well as playing good old fashion board and card games.  Danielle loves working out in her free time and she can throw down in the kitchen! When she’s not being mom, she loves running the small business she created. 

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Matt

My favorite thing about Matt is how loving and protective he is.

I love how involved he is with the kids and our family. He is a homebody but will never say no to an adventure with the kids and I. Matt will take the kids outside and spend hours riding bikes, playing sports, having water fights or swimming. When it’s too cold out, he loves a mean game of hide and seek. You may even catch him putting face paint on the kids and he usually has the best moves at our bedtime dance parties! When he’s not with the family, Matt can usually be found working out or even reading the Bible. He is a movie buff. Name a movie and he will quote lines from it.

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Our Children

We have three children: Jaden, Nahla and Matthew

Jaden primarily lives with his Mom but comes to us for holidays as well as summer break. They are all so excited to have a new brother or sister join our family. They have been helping us get the baby room together and tell us all the things they will want to help with - mostly they just want to snuggle with the baby. 

our loved ones

The most important people in our family are the Grandparents, Gigi and Pawpaw, and Co-Co and Grandpa.

OUR EXTENDED FAMILY IS HUGE. A child who comes into our lives would immediately have over 30 aunts and uncles and I can’t even begin to count the number of cousins!!! 

Matthew’s family lives in the south and are so loving and the life of the party. Lots of hugs and laughs. They have a lot of land so when we go visit the kids get to play with the animals on some farmland. Danielle’s family is warm and always ready to dance. Both sides of our families are rooted in the church. Matthew’s grandfather was a pastor for 60 years before he passed, and Danielle’s Dad has been a pastor for 40 years. We take family trips and have a yearly crawfish boil. Holidays are always a full house, especially Christmas time where we enjoy games and matching pajamas. Second only to God, family is the most important to us and we cherish every opportunity we get to spend holidays together or experience travel together. 

fun facts

Our favorite things to do as a family

• Tell Stories

• Have pre-bedtime dance parties

• Celebrate the end of the week with Friday movie and pizza night

• Family game night

• Enjoy hot chocolate and movies
  
  

thank you

One last thank you.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. 

We promise to love your sweet baby and give him or her all that we can so that they will thrive and know that they are loved. Having openness in her adoption is something Danielle has been so grateful and fortunate for and we want the same for any child who enters our lives. We promise to honor you always.