Ethnicity:
Allie: White/Caucasian
Josh: White/Caucasian
Education:
Allie: Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Josh: Juris Doctorate (Law Degree)
Professions:Â
Allie: Mental Health Counselor (Part-Time)
Josh: Lawyer (Full-Time)
When did you meet and month/year of marriage:
We were friends during high school, dated long-distance during college, and were married in July 2017.
Religion:
Christian. We attend a small Anglican church that is welcoming, supportive, and inclusive of all people.
Information on your home/community:
We live in a 4-bedroom ranch-style home on a cul-de-sac in the western suburbs. Our neighborhood is near parks and forest preserves. We have a supportive community of close family members and friends.
Number of children:
We have one child named Lincoln who was born in November 2023. He is creative and curious. Lincoln is so excited about welcoming a baby into the family, and we know he will be a great big brother!
Desired contact with a birth family:
We would like an open adoption. We want to create a plan that respects the level of openness you choose. We would plan to have regular contact with you through pictures, emails, calls and visits.
In one sentence, why do you want to adopt a child?
We want to welcome another child into our family and share with them a safe and loving environment.
Childhood Memory:
Allie: Playing make-believe with my siblings in our treehouse
Josh: Performing in musical theater productions
Lincoln: Spending time with our families
TV Show/Movie:
Allie: New Girl and Anne of Green Gables
Josh: Stranger Things and Lord of the Rings
Lincoln: Bluey and Cars The Movie
Book:
Allie: Harry Potter series
Josh: Dune
Lincoln: Knight Owl
Hobby:
Allie: Yoga, coloring, nature walks, and live music
Josh: Theater, swimming, hiking, and board games
Lincoln: Cars, playing musical instruments, reading, playing outside, and making friends
Food:
Allie: Mediterranean
Josh: Tacos or gummy bears
Lincoln: Mac-and-cheese or ice cream
Vacation:
Allie: Going to Josh’s family’s beach condo in Florida
Josh: Our snorkeling trip in the Cayman Islands before Lincoln was born
Lincoln: Going to Nashville for the live music and drum shop
Family Tradition:
Family bike rides in the summer evenings
Holiday Memory:
Christmas when Lincoln was one – he loved the Christmas music, lights, and snow
Fun Facts:
We did ballet together in high school! Josh has been playing Dungeons & Dragons with his siblings for the last eight years.
