HELLO THERE!

WE ARE

ANDREW & EMILY

FROM WISCONSIN

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We are so grateful to have this opportunity!

With open hearts and a desire to share our love with a little one, we have always dreamt of building a family. We knew early on that we may struggle with infertility, so we have always welcomed adoption as a beautiful pathway to parenthood.

We respect the strength that has gone into your decision, and we are committed to providing a stable home filled with unconditional love and everyday joy, where your child is cherished for who they are. It would be an immense privilege to be part of your child’s life, and we are honored to have your consideration.

ABOUT ANDREW “DREW”

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JOB

Career Development Manager

PLACE OF BIRTH

Minneapolis, MN

FAV HOBBY

Watching Movies

FAV HOLIDAY

Christmas

About Drew, by Emily

Drew seeks to make loved ones feel genuinely cared for, so fatherhood would be his greatest joy: the chance to provide unfailing care as a guiding influence, and to have a front-row seat at every milestone. Professionally, he mentors engineering students at the University of Wisconsin as a Career Development Manager.

His upbringing allowed him to become a grounded, hardworking adult. We often see his encouraging parents and three siblings, who live locally. Being active outdoors brings Drew peace. He is a fan of all things sports and is impatiently waiting for the Brewers to win the World Series. You know you are loved when Drew is tracking your flight from our couch, just to make sure you get home safely.

ABOUT EMILY

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JOB

IRIS Consultant

PLACE OF BIRTH

Toronto, Canada

FAV HOBBY

Cooking

FAV HOLIDAY

Christmas

About Emily, by Drew

Emily was meant to be a mom. Since childhood, whenever anyone would ask her what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would immediately answer, “a mother.” She cares for others professionally through her roles in social work, currently as an IRIS consultant. As a mother, Emily will be open-minded, strong, loyal, and above all, nurturing.

We enjoy traveling to spend time with Emily’s extended family in Denmark and Toronto, including her adoring mother and brother. Local visits to see her supportive dad and stepmom bring the warmth of meals and laughter. She loves cooking and live music, giggling with her longtime best friends, seeking out water wherever she can, and exploring all that our community has to offer.

OUR PETS

MEET OUR DOGS

Our furballs are a big part of our home. Goose, our seven-year-old golden retriever, is just as happy going on walks and staying active as she is snuggling. Beans, our six-year-old Bernese mountain dog mix, is full of energy, loves walks and adventures, and is especially passionate about mealtimes. Despite their different personalities, both dogs are true cuddlers who bring joy, laughter, and comfort to our lives every day.

OUR HOME & COMMUNITY

Under a canopy of maple trees, our three-bedroom home on the east side of Madison is part of a culturally diverse and family-oriented neighborhood that hosts regular community events and features plenty of parks. Our neighbors know each other, look out for one another, and value warmth and a strong sense of belonging. Children ride their bikes on our street, and we know many of them well because they stop to admire our koi fish pond. We have a large backyard with a vegetable garden and plenty of space for a playset. Our neighborhood pool is at the heart of family summers here and is one of our favorite places.

OUR FAVORITE THINGS

WE ENJOY

Drew
Emily
Food
Tacos
Thai Food
Movie
Cast Away
The Sound of Music
TV show
The Sopranos
Top Chef
Candy Bar
Almond Joy
Twix
Dessert
Ice Cream
Ice Cream
Music Artist
Earth, Wind, & Fire
Rihanna
Family Activity
Trying New Restaurants
Traveling
Vacation Spot
San Francisco
Italy
Sport
Football
Basketball
Team
Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Bucks
Color
Orange
Light Blue
Board Game
Monopoly
Clue
Children’s Book
The Little House
Love You Forever
Animal
Dog
Dog
Dream Job
Sports General Manager
Travel Show Host

THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING US

We lived in Reno, Nevada, when we decided to begin our adoption journey, but it felt essential to return to our hometown of Madison and our Midwestern roots to raise our family. We packed a U-Haul and made the move so that we could establish ourselves long term in our favorite place and surround our child with the love of family and friends.

Our passion to raise a child, and the experiences we have endured on the path to doing so, mean that we will never take parenthood for granted. We are also committed to honoring you as your child’s birth mother, and we want them to know you and your family if that is your wish.

Thank you for reading this to learn about us, and for trusting us with your consideration as you make this very important decision. If you choose us as your adoptive parents, we pledge to make your child the center of our lives — to provide our support and guidance, but also the confidence and independence to learn, grow, and come into their own true personality and identity. We will do the work and continually strive to be the best parents we can, as we emphasize the values of acceptance, respect, honesty, family, empathy, adventure, and curiosity.

We are committed to providing a whole lifetime of love for your child: from us, their dedicated grandparents, cherished aunts and uncles, playful cousins, passionate friends, cuddly dogs, and everyone we’ll meet along the way.

Drew and Emily