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Wes & Jill are hopeful adoptive parents from Texas waiting to adopt a baby.

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

Dear Birthmother: Dear Friend:
We first want to thank you for making a very courageous decision. We are so very grateful and cannot wait to meet you. We have seen first-hand the benefits of adoption and the wonderful relationships that can grow between first families and adoptive families. Wes’s aunt and uncle adopted a daughter about 14 years ago and the life that their daughter has been given is such a blessing. Like Wes’s aunt and uncle, we always thought that we would adopt one day. Since our son Jackson turned 1, we have been trying to expand our family. We love Jackson with all of our hearts, but we know that God has plans for us to have another child, and we are meant to find that child through the miracle of adoption.

Two people fell in love:
We met in college at a baseball tournament and started dating a few months later. We’ve been together since that time – over 11 years. Wes proposed in New York City at the top of the Empire State Building in February 2002. In July 2003, we were married. Our wedding was, in short, a blast! We have been married for over 8 amazing years. Each year gets a little better than the one before.

My husband Wes: Wes grew up in a close but large family that loves sports. Despite being one of four children, Wes’s dad found the time to coach Wes’s baseball team every year until he reached high school. Following that tradition, Wes was Jackson’s t-ball coach this year – his first year to play. Wes is a runner and is going to run his second marathon this year.

One great thing (among many) about Wes is that he’s a total guy’s guy, but also very artistic. Most members of his family have paintings that he painted over the years. That artistic nature bled over into his career. Wes graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture from one of the top Landscape Architecture universities in the United States. And he now works as an environmental planner.

I always knew Wes would be an amazing father. When Jackson was a baby, Wes was very hands on. He helped to feed and rock Jackson. He helped with Jackson during the night. Now, it is even more fun to watch them together. Even in the middle of a temper tantrum, Wes can get Jackson laughing. It’s a funny sight to watch a toddler go from screaming to laughing in a matter of seconds. I can’t wait to see him with our next child. I know that our next child will be just as loved and just as adored. Without a doubt, I could not have picked a better man to spend my life with or be the father of my children.

My wife Jill: Jill is one of those women that everyone loves. She’s the type of woman who doesn’t make enemies – a good skill considering she’s an attorney! Jill grew up in a small family. She was an only child and has always dreamed of having several children.

Though she can’t draw a straight line, Jill has always been interested in the arts. And she loves going to watch plays. One of her favorite cities in New York and every time we go, we make sure to see at least one play. She loves music. She loves reading. And she loves college football. But more than anything else, she loves Jackson. I always knew she would be a wonderful mother, but I couldn’t have imagined just how deep her love would go. Her favorite part of the day is after Jackson takes his bath. Every night, Jill snuggles with him and reads him nighttime stories. She’s done this since the first night he came home. I can’t wait for us to have another child so I can watch her heart grow even bigger. And I know she can’t wait to spend her nights rocking another baby and reading even more bedtime stories.

Jill practices law with my brother and uncle. It’s a family business, which means she has a lot of flexibility. After taking a good amount of time to stay home, she will bring the baby to work a few days a week until he or she is ready for a different environment.

Jackson:
Jackson is one of those children who has no fear. He started jumping into the swimming pool when he was 15 months old! He’s never met a stranger, and I have a feeling he never will. Jackson loves animals and loves to play. Pretty Girl, our miniature dachshund, is a great playmate (in addition to mom and dad). He also has a great imagination. He has at least two imaginary brothers and one imaginary sister who show up from time-to-time! He wants a sibling so bad! He is going to be a wonderful big brother. We can see that in the way he interacts with his youngest cousin. He is protective of her, but he also tries to teach her new things.

Our Family: Almost all of Wes’s family live within 20 miles. Jill’s family lives a little further – about 4.5 hours away. One of Wes’s brothers and his wife, along with their two children (and third on the way!) live less than 2 miles away. Needless to say, there are rarely dull moments in our house! We are blessed to live so close to family. Jill’s family comes in often. Whether it’s a Sunday lunch or Christmas breakfast, we are surrounded by family throughout the year.

Our community and neighborhood:
Earlier this year, we moved from a big city to a small town. We love that we can live life at a slower pace, but we are close enough to a large metropolitan area that we can take a short drive to the big city for different food, arts, and entertainment. And since we love to travel, we get to experience many different cultures but get to return home to our slower life when we’re ready. It’s the best of both worlds! We currently live in a 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on a quiet street in a family-oriented area. But we bought 37 acres and on that land we are going to build our dream home in the next 2 to 3 years.

Closing thoughts:
Our journey hasn’t looked exactly like we thought it would. And we wouldn’t have it any other way. If you have any questions or want to talk a little more, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Warm Wishes and God Bless:

Jill and Wes