We took a long journey to meet each other as we might have crossed paths many times as young children growing up in Seattle, Washington.  The first time we met playing soccer in our adult soccer league against each other, we did not know that a mutual friend had intended to set us up on a blind date, as she never got around to it.  After deciding to go out for a first date, we were shocked to find out that we grew up only blocks away from each other, while attending the same schools growing up – Boy marries the Girl next door!  We both firmly believe that fate decided that we were not prepared to know each other when we were younger and that we were meant to meet later in life.  We have been happily married for 5 years!

We are both very active people and love being outside in the woods, the sun and enjoying all the wonders that Northwest Washington has to offer.  The town we live in has a small town community feel with a Farmer’s Market, concerts in the park during the summer months, biking/hiking trails throughout the city, a ski mountain just an hour away to ski and snowshoe, plus sailing and water activities close by too.  It is just a great place to raise a family.  On a daily basis we are hiking or jogging with our dogs in the woods, working on our ¾ acre property in the flower and vegetable gardens, and just being outside as much as we can.  We enjoy cooking good food, having friends over for dinner, a slumber party with our nieces, a camping trip to our favorite lake in the summer and just enjoy a healthy, fun and balanced life.  We have an amazing network of friends who all have children (instant playmates) and family (Renee’s brother lives only 5 minutes away from us with his family of 3 children) while our parents both live 1 hour away. 

About Renee…..

Renee grew up in Washington and graduated college a year behind Scott at the same university!  She started her own Massage Therapy business that is still going strong after 14 years, but she is looking forward to being a full-time mother.  She is compassionate with a very warm hearted nature towards everyone she meets.  She is naturally gifted as a nurturing spirit, as she becomes a mother to our nieces when they spend the night or whenever friends bring over their kids.  She makes people laugh, is compulsively organized and makes everything in our home beautiful.

About Scott……..

Scott also grew up in Washington, graduated college, and has been working the past 5 years as a Financial Advisor.  He has been a soccer fanatic his whole life and enjoys playing and coaching youth players at a high level.  He plays soccer on a couple of adult soccer teams and enjoys a round of golf with the guys in the summer time.  He is outgoing and is always available for a hug, a big contagious smile or an easy laugh.  He has a kind heart and enjoys time with children as he has been a mentor to a child through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization.

We live our lives in an open, honest and loving way and we look forward to an open relationship with you.  All that we have learned about open adoption completely encourages us to have a strong relationship with you for many years and we feel it is the best scenario for all of parties involved.

It feels like “thank you” isn’t nearly enough for this incredibly tough decision you are making.  Though we’ve not met, we are in awe of your compassion and courage.   The gift of adoption is the ultimate act of profound love and selflessness.  We promise that your baby will be loved, protected, celebrated and will be surrounded by family, friends and a community who will always celebrate them and love them unconditionally.  We will always let them know that you are an incredible woman who placed their needs above those of your own.