Jonathan and Jennifer

We are Jonathan and Jennifer!

Praying with you on this journey!

We’re glad you want to get to know us a little better, and hope you get a good picture of who we are as a family. We’ve been praying for you already, that you would have peace and support in your journey.

We don’t take lightly the decisions you’re making right now and want you to know how honored we are that you’re even viewing our profile as you plan for your little one’s future. We know how much love you have for them and are amazed by your strength as you navigate all of this!

We have always known that we wanted to have children. Our infertility struggles have shown us that adoption is God’s calling for us, and it’s been so fulfilling to let the Holy Spirit work through us on this journey. Becoming a mom and dad has been the greatest joy of our lives, we don’t take for granted even the smallest joys of parenthood. We have walked through the adoption process once already welcoming our daughter Evangeline into our family in 2023. The day her birth mother chose us changed our lives forever, and it’s been an overflow of blessings ever since. Being chosen to raise this precious little person has been the biggest honor, and the depth of love and pride we feel for her is beyond words!

We feel very fortunate to start this journey again! We have had the joy of seeing the world through our little girl’s eyes, and we cannot wait for Evangeline to have a best friend to adventure with! Both of us grew up in loving homes, and are extremely close to our families. We want nothing more than to give another child the same life that we were blessed to have growing up. We are incredibly grateful and proud of the life that we have built and know, in our hearts, that this is the right time to grow our family. We have a beautiful daughter, amazing families, wonderful friends, and careers that we are thankful for. We know, without a doubt, that with our love and extensive support system, we will give a child a wonderful home and family full of unconditional love.

Our hearts are filled with prayers and thoughts for you during this time. We want to express our admiration for the courageous and beautiful decision you have made to embrace the gift of life for your precious child. May you find strength, comfort, and overwhelming love surrounding you every step of the way.

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About Us

The Office

Jonathan and I met at work. I first saw Jonathan shortly after I started there and thought he was cute, but I wasn’t interested in an office romance. Jonathan didn’t notice me until a year later. He came over and introduced himself to me. I started inviting him to join our group for lunch outings. A couple of months later, Jonathan asked me to dinner on a date. Jonathan had signed up for a temporary six-month assignment in Libya to oversee the building of roadway and housing infrastructure. We both saw it as an opportunity to go out for a few casual dates before he left. We remained friends while he was in Libya and began dating when he returned.

Jonathan’s kind heart, generous spirit, and vibrant sense of humor make him incredibly easy to love. He is always looking to the future and planning, especially when it comes to vacations. Jonathan is easygoing, adaptable, likable, jovial, and thoughtful. He’s good at seeing both sides of a particular situation or debate. Jennifer is always curious about everything and needs to understand why. Friendly and engaging, she likes an interesting conversation. She is loyal to her friends and can be very passionate about her beliefs.

While we know we are all in constant change, we realize marriage is about finding someone who evolves at the same rate as you. Over the years, we have had to grow our communication skills. Jonathan has become more emotionally available, and I have grown in identifying my feelings. We have had our ups and downs but are stronger for it all.

Complementary Roles

The heart of our relationship is rooted in partnership. We balance one another in countless ways and have seen how God has used our unique strengths to shape and grow each of us. Jonathan is more laid back and big picture, and Jennifer is more detail oriented. Whether we’re handling family logistics, packing for a trip, or staying on top of daily responsibilities, we approach things as a team. Parenting is no different—we both take joy in reading with our daughter: Jennifer in the morning, Jonathan at night. Our goal is to give our best to each other and our family. While we don’t always hit the mark, we’ve learned the beauty of giving grace.

Jonathan comes from a background where open, direct communication is the norm. Over time, he’s helped Jennifer grow in expressing herself more openly and releasing what she’s been holding onto.

Our dynamic is relaxed and playful. We genuinely love being in each other’s company. We’ve faced challenges side by side, including infertility and the road to adoption. We’ve leaned on each other in sorrow and celebrated the joy of welcoming our daughter and other treasured moments. We consider each other best friends and trusted confidantes.

Weekends are a time to slow down—we go to church, unwind with a good movie or show, and spend time outside. We enjoy exploring other cultures together through travel.

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

Walks around the neighborhood
Playing in the backyard with the dogs and Evie
Disney Movies
True Crime Podcasts
Eating Meals at the Table
Traveling in the Mountains
Hiking
Lake, not Beach
Jigsaw Puzzles over Holidays

Our Family

Each year, we alternate spending Thanksgiving and Christmas with our extended families. Jonathan’s family gathers in Louisiana for big, lively celebrations centered around food and lots of people, while Jennifer’s family prefers more relaxed, close-knit holidays here in town. We also host Easter at our home each year, bringing together both sides when we can. A new child would be fully embraced—held, passed around, and doted on by cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents on both sides.

Location, Location, Location

Jennifer’s family is all within Texas and the majority are all in the metro area. Jennifer’s immediate family consists of her mother, father, and sister, Angela. We are very lucky in that Jennifer’s parents live about 30 minutes from our house. Jennifer’s sister is also an important part of the family, and she goes out of her way to spoil Evangeline and looks forward to doing it for another child in the family! We see Jennifer’s parents multiple times a week either to handle day school pick up, to support us at swim lessons, or for play time. They love being grandparents getting to do what grandparents do – spoil grandkids! As a music teacher and accountant, they enjoy teaching piano, numbers, and exposing Evangeline to harmonies. Her larger extended family gets together randomly throughout the year in addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas, a new Disney movie, Mother’s Day, Clean-Up Day at Jennifer’s great grandmother’s house, and Swimming Fun.

Jonathan comes from a large family. He’s the youngest of 5 children, and his four older siblings have given him 17 nieces and nephews. Although Jonathan’s siblings and their families live too far away for frequent visits, they adore Evangeline! As the physical distances have changed and grown over the years, we have quickly come to realize that FaceTime is a wonderful thing! Although Evangeline is far younger than her cousins, they love being around her and helping out as babysitters at family gatherings. Adding in another little one with a new addition will make this life even more exciting, and we cannot wait to see the love, fun, and adventures that future visits and family time will hold!

In addition to our families, we have a large group of families from church. We are very blessed to have not only quantity of friends, but true quality. We meet for our monthly Rosary group, have random playdates, and call for help when we need an extra set of hands.

Things to Know About Us

1. We are homebodies and enjoy spending time at home together.
2. We are extremely interested in the outdoors and gardening. We even manage a few beehives on my uncle’s property.
3. We find having small gatherings with the opportunity to be more one-on-one thoroughly enriching.
4. We like to be active on vacation. Although, one day must be set aside for relaxing or soaking up the sun.

Our Home

Cozy Oasis

We live in a wonderful, culturally diverse neighborhood with a range from young families to older couples. Our home was built in 1952, but remodeled in 2013. It has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and the backyard is amazing. We settled here for the lot sizes because Rodeo had another companion who liked to run around, and this gave them a large area to play. We have a large patio covered in all manner of toys, grassy area for sprinkler fun and a garden bed for winter vegetables. We have chairs, a TV, and a fire pit to enjoy the outdoors that we can enjoy pretty much year round. We also installed a fountain in the front yard so we can hear the water splashing. Our home has provided a shorter commute (less than 20 minutes) to work for Jonathan, allowing us to spend more time together. It is our cozy oasis.

Our area is known for its diversity, and our neighborhood is no exception. Since our neighborhood was built in the 50s, many of the homes have been being remodeled or rebuilt. It includes many couples who have lived here for decades and younger couples with small children. Some families have small children, and we often see many of them out walking with strollers and dogs. Most lots have big backyards with sprawling oak trees that provide shade. We are in a metro area and most things take less than 20 minutes travel time. We have access to multiple parks, splash pads (our current favorite activity), zoo and children’s museum memberships, libraries, and even indoor playgrounds for really hot days. We love having multiple libraries and library systems to check out books. There are weekly activities and seasonal programs to get everyone interested in reading. Our neighborhood civic association has get-togethers several times a year where old and new neighbors can meet each other.

Final Thoughts

Before You Go…

Thank you again for choosing life, considering adoption, and taking the time to get to know us! We are excited and ready to welcome a child into our family. We are far from perfect, but we love the Lord, each other, and our families well. We will provide a stable, nurturing, fun, and Christ-centered home for your child. The decision you are making is far from easy. We are honored that you would consider entrusting us with your precious child. We hope and pray you will find the right fit for you and your little one, and we wish you peace and love in your decision. Love, Jennifer, Jonathan & Evangeline

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