Hello! We are Nic and Dan. We are honored that you are taking the time to learn about our story and considering us as adoptive parents. We can't wait to open our hearts and home to a special child of any race, ethnicity, culture, sex, or gender.

We met in law school in 2012. Nic was in her last year of school, while Dan was just starting. Nic asked Dan out after our first meeting, and we've been together ever since. We were married in August 2019 and just celebrated the tenth anniversary of our relationship!



OUR PROMISE - WHY WE CHOSE ADOPTION

We always have a blast playing with the kids in our lives and love watching them grow. Spending this time with our friends' and families' children reaffirmed that becoming parents is one of the most important things to us. We have been unable to conceive on our own and, after a few unsuccessful infertility treatments, we decided that we wanted to pursue the dream of parenthood through adoption. We are excited to be able to provide a loving, happy, and nurturing home to a child and look forward to making memories together as a family.

We want you to know that we will do everything possible to be the best parents we can be. We promise to create an environment that nurtures a child's identity and sense of self. We can't wait to give a baby a life full of love, laughter, support, and every opportunity to be whatever they want to be in life. We would be happy to discuss open adoption with you, so you can rest assured that the baby is doing well and thriving.

Meet Dan - By Nic

Dan is a kind, generous, thoughtful, and funny guy. His favorite things to do include spending time with our nieces and nephews, playing golf, going fishing, skiing, traveling, and cooking. He makes dinner in our house almost every night.

His nieces and nephews all love Dan, and it's amazing to watch him with them. He has a lot of patience and a playful quality that the kids all gravitate towards.

Dan is a senior attorney with his law firm, where he practices administrative law. He has a flexible work-from-home schedule, which is something we are looking forward to as we welcome a baby into our family.

He loves all animals - but he really loves dogs. When we met, I had two large dogs, and Dan became part of the pack immediately.

Dan has many qualities that will make him a wonderful and loving father!

Meet Nic - By Dan

Nic is a giving, passionate, and thoughtful person. "Nic" is short for Nicole, a name she was given to honor her uncle. She is outdoorsy and enjoys kayaking, camping, gardening, traveling, cooking, and spending time with family.

She is an Executive Director for a nonprofit law firm. Her organization provides free legal help, and she works on public policy issues. She is highly active in the community and spends a lot of time mentoring students. She enjoys a flexible work-from-home schedule, which will help us adjust to and care for a baby.

Nic's love and passion for children is evident in the special bonds she forms with both her nieces and nephews, and the students she mentors. She loves doing outdoor adventures with her nieces and nephews, taking them to catch frogs, going for hikes, and teaching them how to kayak. She also enjoys playing video games and yard games with them.

Many of Nic's friends have children who we have loved watching grow up. She frequently babysits for her friends and is known by many as an excellent "auntie." As a dog lover, she has successfully rehabilitated several abused and neglected canines---her compassion and caring nature stand out in all she does.

Nic has so many qualities that will make her an amazing mother!

We own a spacious four-bedroom, three-bathroom house with a large fenced-in yard in a nice suburban community adjacent to the city. When we moved, we were looking for more space to raise a family and our dog, but we also love the city lifestyle, such as restaurants, museums, theatres, park events, and concerts. Our home is a ten-minute commute to each of our offices. We live near many high-quality daycare centers and in one of the top-rated school districts in the state.

We have a large flower garden and a veggie patch in the front yard, and many trees and wild space in the backyard, where we also have two patio areas and a fire pit. We live on a dead-end street and are good friends with several of our neighbors. We are members of our community pool association, where we volunteer to help keep it running. Nic serves as the pool board president to help with legal issues. 

There are many young families on our street, so there are always kids riding bikes, playing basketball or ice hockey, and running around on our block. The neighborhood kids all love to pet our dog when we are out on walks, and we have dozens of trick-or-treaters every year!

We have an elderly dog, and we plan on always having rescue dogs around. There is plenty of room for children to run and grow, lots of friends and family with children for them to play with, and several local parks and activities for children in our area.

We are also within driving distance of the mountains and several lakes and rivers where we spend a lot of time. We love our outdoor lifestyle, and we are eager to grow a love of the outdoors within a child.

Family is extremely important to both of us. We have a wonderful support system in both of our families, and the baby will be loved and adored by everyone in our lives.

Dan's grandparents are in their 90's and love visits with their great-grandchildren. Dan's parents have been married for nearly 40 years, and since they are retired, babysit their grandchildren often. Dan's older sister has two kids, whom we adore. He is close with his nine cousins, one of whom is truly Dan's best friend. They were best men at each other's weddings, they go fishing together all summer and plan most of their vacations together. Their moms are twins, so they grew up like siblings. Dan is half Finnish and half Jewish and grew up in a Jewish and Christian home.

Nic has a much smaller extended family. Both of her parents were in the military, so she moved often growing up. Her parents divorced when she was starting middle school, but both remarried. On one side of her family, she has a younger sister, who is married with two kids. They grew up in the same home their whole lives and are very close. On the other side of her family, she has a half-sister and stepsister who are based about 10 hours away. While not as close in proximity, Nic visits as often as she can and calls frequently. Nic's sister's family and her mom live nearby, and we spend a lot of time with them. Nic is half Mexican and half Irish and grew up in a Christian home.

We have an active, outdoorsy lifestyle and we spend a lot of time with our friends and family. We make time to relax and appreciate each other's company around our busy schedules. We have dinner together every night and talk about our day. We spend most evenings sitting on our porch watching the birds with our dog. We really enjoy hosting game nights and dinner parties at our home. We love to take our niece and nephew on adventures like ski lessons, mini golf, amusement parks, and the movies. We love our special aunt and uncle time with "the littles".

In the spring and summer, we can be found by the pool or on a lake, or playing yard games and barbecuing in our backyard. We take hikes and go camping with our dog. We also go kayaking and fishing, and we play golf. We go to concerts and outdoor performances, attend festivals, and support local farmers' markets.  

In the fall and winter, we make special Sunday night meals and watch baseball or football games by our cozy fireplace. We also go cross-country skiing and take snowy hikes on nice winter days. Dan loves downhill skiing too. 

We love watching our niece and nephew play their favorite sports, soccer, and gymnastics. We are grateful that we get to spend time at Nic's sister's lake house, and both of our families have wonderful vacation homes; Dan's family vacation home is on Cape Cod, and Nic's family vacation home is in southern Spain.

We spend a lot of time with family, especially around the holidays. We live down the road from Nic's family and just a few hours from Dan's family, so we split our time between them. At our house, we host Halloween, Mother's Day, and the Superbowl. 

We cannot imagine the decision you are facing right now, but we appreciate that you are considering adoption for your child. We hope you allow us to assist and support you on this journey, and that we can provide you with some comfort. 

If you choose us as adoptive parents, we will provide a loving, supportive, caring home for the child. We would be happy to send pictures, emails, or letters at least twice a year illustrating how the child is doing. We will honor you in our home, and respect your wishes regarding how much you want the child to know about you. We will be as involved as you want us to be and would welcome the opportunity to get to know you.

We look forward to supporting a child in their interests, whatever those may be, and encouraging them along the way. We have a diverse group of friends and family who will be involved in the child's life as well, adding another layer to their support system, providing love, and teaching them different talents and skills, beyond what we have. The child will learn about their heritage and where they come from. We will provide the best education possible and help them reach their full potential.

If you choose us, we will make sure you have any financial, legal, and mental health resources needed within legal state limits, without judgment. You will be provided with your own attorney and access to a therapist.

We hope this has helped you gain insight into who we are and the life we would provide for a child. We look forward to getting to know you and answering any questions you might have, should you want more contact with us. Our thoughts are with you in whatever decision you should make.


Sincerely,

Nic and Dan