Occupation 

Engineering & Product Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hobby

Biking, hiking, camping, fishing, tinkering at his workbench & gardening

Favorite Music

Modest Mouse, Alt J, Childish Gambino, & The War on Drugs

Favorite Food

Pizza & ice Cream

Favorite Movie

Any Comedy & Sci-fi

Favorite TV Show

Outdoor, educational & historic shows

Occupation 

Education, 2nd grade Teacher

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Hobby

Playing the guitar, singing, reading, running, yoga, bowling, waterskiing, thrifting for vintage clothes & hiking

Favorite Music

ALL KINDS, but top favorites are The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Remi Wolf, Mt. Joy and Caamp

Favorite Food

Pizza & sushi

Favorite Movie

It's a Wonderful Life & Wayne's World

Favorite TV Show

The Office, Parks and Rec, & HGTV Renovation Shows

Our Story

It all began with a chance meeting on a night out. I was with a bachelorette party while Andy was out with a friend. After some encouragement from our friends, we spent a little time chatting, but it wouldn’t be until we ran into each other again on my birthday a year later that we truly connected. Andy’s kickball team needed a few more female players, and my roommate and I happily joined.

As we spent Tuesday nights together on our less than average kickball team, we slowly got to know each other. When the season ended, Andy started asking me out for tacos every Tuesday, and it quickly became our tradition.

Before long, we became a couple. We continued playing kickball, enjoying tacos, going to concerts, trying new foods, spending time outdoors, and even joining a bowling league together.

In 2016, we were married “Up North” in Wisconsin at a family lake house. Surrounded by loved ones, it was a day full of laughter, dancing, and unforgettable memories. This year marks 10 years of marriage, and through every up and down, we’ve continued to support one another with love and understanding.

And in case you’re wondering, that “less-than-average” kickball team finally won the championship in 2016 too. It felt like the perfect reminder that together, we make a pretty great team.

Jude is a silly, energetic toddler who is constantly on the move—running, climbing, and exploring the outdoors with a curious and constant, “What’s that?!” While he is always ready for an adventure, we’ve loved watching a beautiful, tender side emerge as he gets older. He has become incredibly affectionate, routinely offering sweet kisses and big hugs that truly brighten our day. This gentleness extends to our dog, Rory, too. Jude will often stop his busy play just to give her a quiet hug or soft pets, showing us just how big his heart is.

Because of Jude’s spirit, our home is rarely quiet—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. He has a deep love for music and is always the first one to find the beat. Whenever his favorite anthem, “Try Everything,” starts playing, he becomes the ultimate "hype-man." He doesn’t just dance; he grabs our hands to make sure we’re right there on the "dance floor" singing along with him.



Jude loves being around people and is always eager to connect. Whether he’s shouting an enthusiastic “Hi! Hi!” to a neighbor or jumping for joy the moment he sees his cousins, he is always looking for a friend. Seeing him settle into our arms for a "make-it-better" cuddle or wrap his cousins in a giant hug shows us exactly the kind of brother he will be.

Our Home

We moved into our 5 bedroom home just outside of the city in April 2023 and feel so lucky to be part of such an amazing community. Our home has plenty of space and character, along with beautiful front, back, and side yards with lots of green space to roam, play, and garden.

One of the things we love most about our home is the people who surround us. On moving day, many neighbors came to welcome us and immediately made us feel at home. They were an incredible support system during our adoption of Jude, and are so excited to hear we are adopting again.



We feel especially grateful to be in a neighborhood full of children our kids can grow up with, and we truly feel lucky to call this place home.

In our trendy suburban neighborhood, we are fortunate to be within a short walk of a variety of parks with playgrounds, a river, and nature trails, including one just across the street with a wading pool. We also love being able to walk to our neighborhood’s charming downtown, filled with restaurants, shops, and community events.



There are so many fun family activities nearby and in the larger city just 15 minutes away, including music in the park, the zoo, art and children’s museums, cultural festivals, holiday events, time at the community pool, and cheering on our favorite sports teams.

Andy's Family

I grew up the oldest of three children, and we all remain close today. My mom and dad still live in our childhood home, close to my grandfather. We visit a few times a year, especially during the long Thanksgiving weekend. When we’re all together, you’ll find us cooking, walking the dogs, playing games, or heading out on a waterfall hike.

Living close to my siblings has been such a gift. My brother and his wife live just under an hour away in Illinois with their daughter (5) and son (1). Jude loves spending time with his cousins, whether they’re playing in the yard, laughing together, or walking to the local ice cream shop. My sister and her husband live about an hour north with their son and their dog. We enjoy exploring their downtown, taking the pups on hikes, and are already looking forward to taking all the cousins to their town’s wonderful children’s museum.



My family is so eager and excited for us to grow our family through adoption again. They are ready to shower another little one with love and cannot wait to welcome them into all the family fun.

My immediate family centers on my parents, whose 40-year marriage has shown me what it truly means to build a life together. We are also so lucky to have the children’s great-grandparents still in our lives, and we cherish every visit with them. Aside from my husband, my sister is my best friend. She and her husband are our rock as they raise our nephew, Brooks (3 ½), and our niece, Tyler (2 ½).

When we’re together, our time is always filled with laughter. The cousins love playing make believe and running around outside. Jude and Tyler are especially close, having spent their early days together with Grammy and Papa.



Food is our love language, and we enjoy going out to eat or cooking up a feast at home. We are so lucky to have such a close and loving relationship with all of them, not just in proximity but in how connected we are, always creating what my dad calls “Moments to Memories.”

Andy & Katie - A Look Into Our Life

Meet Rory

Rory is the best puppy sibling there is. It’s probably no surprise that Rory’s loving personality is our favorite thing about her. She’s always looking to make a new friend, or give love in the form of snuggles or kisses to those around her.



However, if we had to say what Rory loves the most of all, it's her family. She easily accepted her baby brother, Jude, into our family, and is so patient, gentle and loving with him. She is such a bright light in our lives, and we can’t wait for her to be able to love and snuggle a new sibling soon.

Summer Traditions Up North 

Heading north to spend time with our families is one of our favorite summer traditions. Memories made at the lake and along the forest trails were a huge part of our lives growing up, and we love that we’ve continued that tradition with the family we’ve built today. We are so fortunate that both our families have deep roots in the beautiful scenery of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Every June, we head to the U.P. for Andy’s family reunion. It’s a special week dedicated to connecting with extended family—filled with boating, lawn games, crafts, potluck dinners, ice cream runs, and guitar playing by the bonfire under the stars.



We feel incredibly lucky to have these traditions and can’t wait to share the magic of the north woods and special family memories with our next child.

Good Times w/ Good Friends 

We are so fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful group of friends who truly feel like family. They have been our rock on our journey to parenthood, always checking in and offering a helping hand. Our time together is always filled with laughter—whether we’re hosting game nights, spending sunny afternoons by the pool, cheering on our favorite teams, or exploring local parks, we love that our lives are so intertwined with theirs.



Our friends’ children have embraced Jude with open arms, and we can’t wait to introduce a new little one to this amazing circle. Their excitement is easy to see, and we know that this next child will be welcomed with that same unconditional love and care that defines our life with Jude.

Throughout the summer, we spend time in the northern woods of Wisconsin at Katie’s family cabin. It’s our home away from home, and we enjoy many long weekends there.

Our days start with slow mornings and savory breakfasts, followed by boating, swimming, and soaking up the sun. Evenings are reserved for delicious dinners, campfires, and plenty of s’mores.



From the fresh lake air to bonfire stories under the stars, these weekends are some of our favorite moments together, and we look forward to sharing those experiences with our growing family.