welcome
We're katie & brett
Thanks for visiting and spending time learning about our own story of adoption.
You are considering a difficult decision that we will never fully understand. We want you to know that we’re so thankful that you’re choosing to love and care for your child through adoption.
In our family, your child would be fiercely loved. We will do everything
in our ability as parents to care for them and encourage them. We are committed to each other and to providing a steady home and family.
Continue reading below to learn more about our family!
katie and brett
nathanial & noah
Our adoption story
Our HEARTs
for adoption
We have always wanted to be parents, but didn’t expect the challenges we would face in that pursuit. After finding out from our doctors that we were unable to have a child biologically, we knew adoption was the right path to grow our family. Five years ago, adoption beautifully changed our lives forever. We cannot thank God enough for the women who made us parents through their loving sacrifices.
We are thankful to have open adoptions with both of our sons’ birthmothers and supporting family. We have allowed their birthmothers to set the tone for the frequency and style of communication they prefer and have been able to follow their lead with what they’ve been comfortable with. So far that has looked like texting, sharing photos, and talking on FaceTime for special occasions, etc.
Nathanial & Noah
Our amazing sons
Nathaniel has always been cautious and reserved, and quite mature for his age! He can take a minute to warm up to new situations and new people, but then jumps in with his gigantic smile, and joyful and playful spirit. He is so bright and clever, so sweet and silly, making us laugh all the time through his dance moves or goofy faces. Nathaniel’s greatest loves are probably trains and being chased!
Noah is very outgoing and social; he makes a friend everywhere we go! We noticed even from infancy how much he loved and took an interest in other people, which has absolutely remained true in toddlerhood! He can be the “life of the party,” and he absolutely loves hugs and babies. Though he loves playing trains and all vehicles like his big brother, he loves to “shoot hoops” and play guitar!
Adventure is out there!
our home
and Community
- We live in a one-story, single-family home with a finished full basement
- The kids love to play basketball in the driveway, ride their bikes up and down the sidewalk in front of the house, or we’ll go for longer rides on the bike trails in our neighborhood
- Our neighborhood also has basketball courts, tennis courts, a hockey rink, a sand volleyball court, football fields, and a community pool, which is of course a huge hit in the summer!
- In the warm weather, we set up a water table, sprinklers, and inflatable pool for the kids in the back yard
home sweet home
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Family & Friends
support our adoption
Katie and Brett work together SO well… Brett is endlessly patient and kind with his children, while understanding when he should be firmer and more engaged. Katie is consistent, present, and engaging as a mother. She sets boundaries to help her kids learn and grow. She loves them unconditionally and finds SO much joy in motherhood. We are so excited to see them adopt again!
Brett is an amazing man, husband, and dad. He is very intelligent, hardworking, and successful. He has a job that he loves and is a wonderful provider, which allows Katie to be a stay-at-home mom to both beautiful boys. Brett is very funny and has a great sense of humor. Brett is also willing to drop whatever he is doing and help you out for anything anyone may need.
Katie is a wonderful, well-liked, kind-hearted, and loving wife and mother. She has a great sense of humor and laughs a lot. She is diligent, hardworking, and passionate. We can't wait to welcome their new child!
I truly have never witnessed an unkind word or fight between Katie and Brett in all these years. I adore this family…the way they walk in faith is inspiring! I'm thrilled they are adopting again and will support them in any way! They are amazing parents!
what are your favorites?
our favorites are:
(click the + to find out)
Brett – chocolate peanut butter is the best!
Katie – coconut chocolate almond is always my first choice- yum!!
Brett – Thanksgiving, I love gathering with family and eating great food, especially pie with fresh whipped cream!
Katie – Christmas, Celebrating Christ, gathering with family, and giving thoughtful gifts.
Brett – Traverse City, MI
Katie – Colorado
Seriously… we want to know!
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before you go
We want you to know that in our home, you will always be honored with our words and spoken of freely.
You are not a secret; you are an important part of our child’s and our whole family’s story, and we are fully committed to helping all of our adopted children, including this child, navigate their adoption through the years as they grow. Just as we do with our sons and their birth families already, we plan to communicate regularly about your great love, care, and sacrifice for this child.
We so appreciate you taking the time to learn a little bit about our family and are praying you feel peace and freedom in whatever you decide.
Katie & Brett
Reach out – let’s talk!
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