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Michael & Laura are hopeful adoptive parents from Tennessee waiting to adopt a baby.

If you are pregnant and considering placing your child for adoption, please read the following Dear Birthmother Letter.

Thank you for taking the time to look at our profile. We are so excited to share a glimpse of our life with you and hope you will see how much love, time, and devotion we can provide for you and your little one. We would love to have an open adoption where we can exchange letters, phone calls, visits, and even web cam chats. Our life is an open book and we would like to share it with you and your precious baby.

We are blessed to have a wonderful marriage that began like a fairy tale. We met at a church singles activity and it was love at first sight. Less than a year later we were married. We are extremely committed to one another and have a lot of different interests which blend into a wonderful marriage. We like to try new things and travel as much as we can. There is always a new project on the horizon that teaches us a new skill or brings us closer together. Life is never boring and even the challenges have their excitement. Best of all, we have the same goals in life: to have a happy successful marriage and family. We are committed to doing all we can, to make that happen.

We live in west Tennessee in the suburbs on 3 beautiful acres within walking distance of a fantastic elementary school and several parks. Every day we are amazed at how blessed we are to live in such a wonderful area with so many child friendly things to do. Having such a large yard allows us to have many fun and exciting experiences. We have an annual Easter Egg Hunt with thousands of eggs and well over 100 children running after them every year. We also have some unique pets which are a joy to share with our friends.

Family is very important to us. We spend a lot of time together and do almost everything together as a family. Unique experiences are always around the corner and we look for ways to bring variety and excitement to everything we do. Everything in life is a learning experience, and we try to capitalize on the opportunities presented to us. Education is very important to us too, and we will make sure our children have the best education possible, and provide a way for them to go to college. We can assure you that we will do all that we can to provide a safe, supportive, and loving environment for your child to grow. The responsibility of being a family is one that we cherish.

Our adoption journey began many years ago. We have always wanted a large family and we have been blessed with 3 of the most amazing children. Our twins, Skye and Sage, were adopted in 2002 and our youngest, Ryan, was adopted in 2005. Both adoptions are open and we cherish the relationships that have developed with our new extended family. We try to visit when we can. We also send emails, lots of pictures, and blog postings about happenings in our family. We even chat on the web cam weekly with some family members.

If you would like to learn more about us, please feel free to Send us a message. We will be happy to provide any information you might need to help you make this difficult decision. Whatever decision you make, may God bless you and your child with a full, healthy, and happy life.

Michael & Laura

About Us Our Story

Our marriage is a perfect love story. We saw each other for the first time and instantly fell in love. Ten months later we were married. Our marriage is strong and happy and we love each other very much. We support one another and share the same goals. Our interests are different, but that is what makes our marriage work so well. We challenge each other to try new things, which always provides us with great new experiences. The love we have for each other is only surpassed by the love we have for our children. We cherish every second with them and look forward to adding to our family.

Michael’s thoughts on Laura

Laura has lived in several states but considers Tennessee home. She has one sister who has 4 children. We love to spend time with them. Several times a year the family meets at Laura’s parents’ house just 30 minutes away from us. They have over 140 acres which has been turned into a grandchild's paradise. Laura wasn’t raised on a farm, she was actually a city girl, but when her parents moved to TN they became interested in farming. Being able to ride on tractors and ATVs, see the cows, playing in the hay, and fishing in the lake provides us with a lot of family fun. Laura's parents really know how to spoil their grandchildren, and the kids are always begging to go for a visit.

Laura graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelors Degree in Paralegal Studies. She worked with several prestigious law firms in the area as a paralegal before we adopted Skye and Sage. Now she enjoys being a stay at home mom. She has always dreamed of being a mother. She is extremely good with the kids and provides a lot of great activities for them to do. She has taught them how to care for our animals and it is neat to see them play with all of their pets. Laura also likes taking the kids to the farm, the zoo, playing games, reading stories, and taking lots of pictures.

Laura’s thoughts on Michael

Michael is the second oldest of 11 children. He has 5 brothers, 5 sisters, and 28 nieces and nephews with more on the way. His family is one of the best around! Though the family is spread from coast to coast, we try to get together once a year. In Michael’s family, you instantly feel welcomed and loved.

Michael is a man of many talents. He loves to learn and has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Masters Degree in Business. His dream is to earn a Doctorate degree in Organizational Development. He can speak Portuguese and conversational Spanish. Michael is great with people and works as a Leadership Development Manager, providing a comfortable lifestyle for our family. Michael is kind, patient, and a natural leader and teacher. All of this makes him an excellent father. Our kids adore their father, and rightly so.

Our Hobbies Laura’s hobbies
I like to try new things and dabble in just about everything. I enjoy learning new skills that will help me take care of my family. I am currently learning how to make the perfect loaf of bread and how to can produce from the garden. Last year I learned how to make homemade cheese and ice cream and how to grow a nice garden. Next on my list of things to learn is how to make soap. I also like to sew and dream of scrapbooking.

I love to cook and collect all the recipes and cook books I can get my hands on. I love quilting and sewing; I’m not an expert, but with a good pattern, I can make just about anything. Something fun and new is always around the corner. Most of all, I like to take care of my family. Reading to the kids and singing their favorite songs is a lot of fun. I can also play the flute and am able to play a few hymns on the piano.

Michael’s hobbies

I enjoy reading. My personal reading choices are topics on improving leadership skills and personal development. I enjoy drawing correlations between current leadership theories and how they relate to history. Eventually, I would like to write and publish a book of my own. I especially enjoy snuggling up with the kids and reading their favorite books to them. At bedtime, I love to tell the kids fairy tale stories where the kids play the heroes. I also like going out to the grandparent’s farm, helping them with what they need, and driving the tractors with the kids. I enjoy traveling and seeing the country, new cities, and meeting new people. I like to snow ski, water ski, camping and most other outdoor activities. If I need to relax and escape from the day, a good Sci-Fi adventure or action movie always puts the world right again.

Our Children Our Children

Skye and Sage are 7 year old twins. Skye is older by 2 minutes. She is sweet, loving, and doesn’t know a stranger. She is very friendly and always brings a smile to everyone she meets. Sage is more laid back and reserved, but enjoys being silly. He is all boy, and enjoys ATVs , tractors and wrestling with Daddy, Grandpa, or his brother. Ryan, 4, is a very loving and affectionate boy who is also very independent. He loves to hug his sister, wrestle with his brother, and chase after our chickens.

Spending time with our children is important to us. We do almost everything together as a family. The kids love to mow the lawn with Daddy and help Mommy with the animals and garden. It brings us great joy to teach our kids and to watch them grow. We have many hopes and dreams for our children, and are working very hard to make them come to pass.