Brandon & Melody – Texas

Brandon & Melody – Texas

Brandon & Melody – Texas

Hello & Thank You,  


Our names are Brandon and Melody, and we are so glad to meet you! We can’t fully understand the weight of the decision you’re facing in making an adoption plan, but we deeply admire your courage and strength. What you are considering would bring immense joy to a family who has likely spent years longing for a child to love. Please know we are praying for you and your child, and that God will grant you peace in whatever decision you make. 


Through this letter and album, we’d like to share a bit about ourselves and why we’ve chosen adoption. We met and married in southern California and have been married for 12 years. Since moving to Texas, we’ve built a loving home and community here. We believe God called us to be parents, and while our path to parenthood has been unexpected, adoption has always been on our hearts. Melody was adopted at birth and understands the incredible blessings of adoption firsthand. After five years, many tests, and three failed IUI attempts, we began pursuing adoption. In December 2023, we were blessed to adopt our son, Aiden, and our lives have been forever changed. Now, we hope to adopt again to share our love with another child and allow Aiden to grow up with a sibling. 


If chosen to be your child’s adoptive parents, we promise to raise them in a loving Christian home, teaching Biblical principles and morals. We’ll provide opportunities for them to grow, learn, thrive, and develop a deep sense of love, respect, and responsibility, all while offering unconditional love and support. Additionally, Melody can uniquely answer any questions your child may have about their adoption as they grow. 


We are surrounded by a large, loving network of family, friends, and a supportive church community who will joyfully welcome your child into our lives. Melody’s experience as an adopted child makes her especially sensitive to the importance of understanding one’s roots. If chosen, we hope to develop an ongoing relationship with you and walk alongside you in this journey. 


For years, we prayed for a child to join our family, and God’s answer came when Aiden came into our lives. We are excited to see what He has planned next for our family’s growth. Thank you for taking the time to consider us as parents. Please know we are praying for you, your child, and your decision, whatever it may be.


Sincerely,


Brandon & Melody

Hello & Thank You,  


Our names are Brandon and Melody, and we are so glad to meet you! We can’t fully understand the weight of the decision you’re facing in making an adoption plan, but we deeply admire your courage and strength. What you are considering would bring immense joy to a family who has likely spent years longing for a child to love. Please know we are praying for you and your child, and that God will grant you peace in whatever decision you make.


Through this letter and album, we’d like to share a bit about ourselves and why we’ve chosen adoption. We met and married in southern California and have been married for 12 years. Since moving to Texas, we’ve built a loving home and community here. We believe God called us to be parents, and while our path to parenthood has been unexpected, adoption has always been on our hearts. Melody was adopted at birth and understands the incredible blessings of adoption firsthand. After five years, many tests, and three failed IUI attempts, we began pursuing adoption. In December 2023, we were blessed to adopt our son, Aiden, and our lives have been forever changed. Now, we hope to adopt again to share our love with another child and allow Aiden to grow up with a sibling.


If chosen to be your child’s adoptive parents, we promise to raise them in a loving Christian home, teaching Biblical principles and morals. We’ll provide opportunities for them to grow, learn, thrive, and develop a deep sense of love, respect, and responsibility, all while offering unconditional love and support. Additionally, Melody can uniquely answer any questions your child may have about their adoption as they grow.


We are surrounded by a large, loving network of family, friends, and a supportive church community who will joyfully welcome your child into our lives. Melody’s experience as an adopted child makes her especially sensitive to the importance of understanding one’s roots. If chosen, we hope to develop an ongoing relationship with you and walk alongside you in this journey.


For years, we prayed for a child to join our family, and God’s answer came when Aiden came into our lives. We are excited to see what He has planned next for our family’s growth. Thank you for taking the time to consider us as parents. Please know we are praying for you, your child, and your decision, whatever it may be.


Sincerely,


Brandon & Melody


Meet Brandon

Meet Dan

Dan is the most amazing person on the planet. He is everything that I ever wanted in a husband, and our son, Garrett, is so lucky to have him as a father. He is kind, patient, and hard-working. He loves to spend his free time playing with Garrett and teaching him new things. I am 

so proud of the parent he is; Dan was meant to be a father. 

Meet Brandon

Brandon is, first and foremost, my best friend and a devoted husband. Not only that, he is an amazing dad to Aiden! We absolutely adore him—he makes us laugh and fills our home with love. I always knew Brandon would be a wonderful father, and it has been a joy to see him step into that role with Aiden. Most importantly, he has a deep faith in God, which encourages and strengthens my own faith, and helps guide us both in our roles as husband and wife, as well as parents. He is also dedicated to serving our local church in various ways.


As a mechanical engineer, Brandon is intentional, analytical, and hardworking. Whether it’s buying a car, tackling a home project, or even deciding where to eat, he always thinks things through and does his research. His careful, thoughtful approach is a perfect balance to my more spontaneous nature.


Brandon is also a loyal friend and wise beyond his years, often serving as a sounding board for those who need guidance. But he also has a playful side, especially with those he’s closest to.

Occupation 

Mechanical Engineer


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

Working out, hiking & gaming


Favorite Movie

Dune (the 2021 version) 


Favorite Food

All kinds of Asian food


Favorite Music

Worship & Classic Rock 

 

Favorite Place to Travel

Hawaii 

Brandon is, first and foremost, my best friend and a devoted husband. Not only that, he is an amazing dad to Aiden! We absolutely adore him—he makes us laugh and fills our home with love. I always knew Brandon would be a wonderful father, and it has been a joy to see him step into that role with Aiden. Most importantly, he has a deep faith in God, which encourages and strengthens my own faith, and helps guide us both in our roles as husband and wife, as well as parents. He is also dedicated to serving our local church in various ways.


As a mechanical engineer, Brandon is intentional, analytical, and hardworking. Whether it’s buying a car, tackling a home project, or even deciding where to eat, he always thinks things through and does his research. His careful, thoughtful approach is a perfect balance to my more spontaneous nature.


Brandon is also a loyal friend and wise beyond his years, often serving as a sounding board for those who need guidance. But he also has a playful side, especially with those he’s closest to.


Meet Melody

Meet Melody

Melody is the love of my life, and I am amazed at how I grow to love her more with each passing year. She is a sacrificial servant, always putting the needs of others before her own. She has a warm, joyful personality and a natural gift for hospitality, and she thrives on spending time with family and friends—especially if it involves board games. The core of Melody’s identity is her faith, which shapes every aspect of her life. It is inspiring to watch her constantly strive to be more Christlike.

 

When Melody worked, her coworkers affectionately called her the "Office Mom," and now, as a stay-at-home mom, I’ve seen her motherly heart truly flourish as she loves and serves our son, Aiden. As a mom, she is loving, patient, creative, consistent, fun, and always well-prepared. I know she is excited to see our small family continue to grow.


Melody is an excellent planner and multitasker, working efficiently and quickly, which complements my more analytical engineer's brain. She loves to travel, and we enjoy going on adventures together—even when those adventures lead us to getting lost! Her fun, easygoing personality can make even the most boring activities feel like an adventure. Melody is an incredible wife and mother, and I can’t wait to see the amazing people our children will become with her love and guidance.

Occupation 

Stay-at-home Mom


Education

Bachelor's Degree


Hobby

Puzzles, crochet/cross stitch/anything crafty & organizing 


Favorite Movie

The Lord of The Rings & Star Wars


Favorite Food

Tacos & Italian Food


Favorite Music

Country & Christmas Music

 

Favorite Place to Travel

Italy & Hawaii

Melody is the love of my life, and I am amazed at how I grow to love her more with each passing year. She is a sacrificial servant, always putting the needs of others before her own. She has a warm, joyful personality and a natural gift for hospitality, and she thrives on spending time with family and friends—especially if it involves board games. The core of Melody’s identity is her faith, which shapes every aspect of her life. It is inspiring to watch her constantly strive to be more Christlike.

 

When Melody worked, her coworkers affectionately called her the "Office Mom," and now, as a stay-at-home mom, I’ve seen her motherly heart truly flourish as she loves and serves our son, Aiden. As a mom, she is loving, patient, creative, consistent, fun, and always well-prepared. I know she is excited to see our small family continue to grow.


Melody is an excellent planner and multitasker, working efficiently and quickly, which complements my more analytical engineer's brain. She loves to travel, and we enjoy going on adventures together—even when those adventures lead us to getting lost! Her fun, easygoing personality can make even the most boring activities feel like an adventure. Melody is an incredible wife and mother, and I can’t wait to see the amazing people our children will become with her love and guidance.

Brandon & Melody - Getting to Know Us

Our Story

We met in southern California in 2009 at our church’s singles ministry and began dating in 2011 after spending time getting to know one another as friends. We spent multiple evenings each week at the church attending services and serving as college student leaders. We also spent countless hours hanging out, eating meals, or attending other events with our friends. Our shared love for our family, friends, church, travel, good food, and all things sci-fi and Disney solidified our status as each other’s best friends. We got engaged at a beautiful botanical garden on Mother's Day weekend in May 2012.


Four months later, we got married surrounded by those we love most in the courtyard of our church on an unexpectedly hot day in September. Our wedding was the first to be held in the small courtyard, but we saw the potential in the space and were convinced it was just right for our wedding. With the help of our friends and family, we pulled everything together for a beautiful DIY wedding full of joy and love. Melody even arranged all the flowers!


Meet Aiden

Meet Aiden

Aiden is our silly, adorable, fun-loving ball of energy! We had the joy of adopting him just before he turned four months old, and we fell in love instantly. From the beginning, we couldn’t imagine life without him.


He was an early crawler and walker, and he hasn’t slowed down since—always running, climbing, and exploring. Curious and determined, he’s constantly pointing and saying “dat dat” to learn about the world.


Aiden loves books (especially his “indestructible” ones), bath time, and anything involving water. He enjoys climbing and sliding on the jungle gym we got him for his first birthday, and he’s a big fan of animals—especially dogs!


Whether it’s a trip to the zoo, a walk through the mall, or a run at the park, Aiden loves being out and about. We can’t wait to see his personality grow even more—and watch him become a wonderful big brother someday!


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Our Home

Shortly after we got married, we made the decision to move from Southern California to Texas. In 2013, we purchased our first home together and have spent the past 11 years making it our own. From painting and building furniture to decorating, we’ve truly become a DIY couple. Our home is two stories with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. We spend most of our time on the first floor in the kitchen and living room, but we also have a game room upstairs with Disney posters, where we put our Christmas tree every year.


We love hosting friends and family, and we can’t wait to turn one of our bedrooms into a second nursery. Visitors often comment on how cozy and homey our house feels, and we couldn’t agree more!

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Our Community

Our Community

We live in a quiet neighborhood near numerous walking trails and parks. We also live close to an amazing children’s museum, the zoo, the local town square, and a unique state park with alligators! Our church has many young families, and it’s been a wonderful built-in support system throughout the adoption process and our journey as parents. We’re excited for more playdates and family time at these places, and we look forward to discovering even more spots to explore together.

Brandon & Melody - Extended Families

Brandon's Family

I’m the middle child of three, with an older brother and a younger sister. We’re a small but very close-knit family and love spending time together—sharing meals, watching movies, and playing games. Christmas is especially important to us. My mom and stepdad go all out with gifts, food, games, and lots of cookies—it’s a festive, joyful time we always spend together.


My brother, also a Mechanical Engineer with a Master’s, used to build rockets (he’s seriously smart!) and lives with his wife in Southern California. My sister is a full-time mom to three kids and lives near my mom in Northern California, where we usually celebrate the holidays. My mom works in payroll and taught us the value of hard work from a young age.



My family has been incredibly supportive of Melody and me throughout the adoption process. They adore Aiden and are so excited to welcome another child into our family with open arms.


Melody's Family

Melody's Family

I was adopted at birth after my parents struggled with infertility. By God’s grace, my mom became pregnant shortly after, and my sister was born just a week before my first birthday. Over the years, our family grew—I’m now one of six girls, including one adopted sister and four stepsisters. I also have three nieces and four nephews, ages ranging from under a year to 11.



My mom, a retired nurse, still lives in my childhood home by the beach in Southern California, and we cherish visits with her. My dad, a psychologist, and my stepmom live an hour from us in Texas, along with three of my sisters and their families. The rest of my sisters are in California, and we visit them when we can. My entire family loves Aiden and is excited for us to grow our family through adoption—they’ve been incredibly supportive.


Being adopted myself, I understand the importance of knowing where you come from. I’ve always felt deeply loved by my adoptive family while also maintaining a relationship with my birth mom, half-siblings, and extended birth family. That experience has shaped our openness to an open adoption, and we look forward to building that kind of connection in our own journey.

Brandon & Melody - A Look Into Our Life

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We love to travel and go on adventures! We enjoy road trips, cruises, camping and hiking, as well as visiting new and exciting places, especially with our friends and family. Some of our favorite destinations include Hawaii, Alaska, Italy, Israel, and Greece. Our favorite national park is Yosemite, where we hiked Half Dome together. We are also huge Disney fans, visiting either Disney World or Disneyland about once a year; we can’t wait to take Aiden along! We enjoy visiting our family by the beach in California, as well as driving up to the mountains. Aiden is already a pro at flying, and we hope to continue fostering a love for travel and adventure in our growing family as we explore many new and wonderful places together!


Holiday Traditions

We have many family traditions throughout the year where we are able to spend time making memories we will cherish for a lifetime. We can’t wait to continue to share our established traditions as well as start new traditions as our family grows!

 

Aiden had three 1st birthday celebrations - one in Kentucky, one in California, and one at home in Texas! We have an  Easter Egg Hunt every year with Melody's family, where even the adults get to hunt eggs filled with candy!


We have hosted Thanksgiving for our family for the last 10 out of 11 years! Melody makes a full Thanksgiving dinner & Brandon is always in charge of glazing the ham and making home-made cranberry sauce! We go shopping on Black Friday and like to stop at In-N-Out Burger to fuel up!


Christmas is our FAVORITE holiday! We typically travel to California to celebrate with Brandon's family for a few weeks every year! Brandon's mom makes a huge pot of chili, which we eat on Christmas Eve. The next day we wake up to open presents together! The trip is filled with games, light displays, video games, comfy PJs, Christmas movies, presents, and SO MANY COOKIES!


Our Friends 

We love spending time with our friends and family whenever we can! Our friends are incredibly special to us, and we consider them an extension of our family. Two of our closest couple friendships began back when we were all single and involved in church ministry in California. Although we all live in different states now, we make it a priority to visit them and can’t wait for Aiden to meet them! 


All our family and friends, near and far, continue to pray for our adoption journey and are excited to come alongside us as we grow our family!


Fun Times Ahead

Fun Times Ahead 

Aiden’s cousin club is quickly growing and now includes six boys and 5 girls; it is chaotic and wonderful when they all get to spend time together. We’re also part of a local church and a home Bible study group, where we continue to build close, deeply rooted friendships. We prioritize activities like park days, zoo trips, shared meals, and playdates with our loved ones.

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By Brittany Carvalho February 13, 2026
Hello & Thank You , First, we want to thank you for taking a look into our lives and reviewing our book. We can’t even begin to understand what you are going through, but we pray that God continues to give you strength and courage through all the emotions you are feeling. We know that you are a selfless woman just by knowing that you are choosing to create an adoption plan for your child. Our names are Jose and Daniella. We met each other in 2014, and we got married in 2016. A year later, we began trying to have a child of our own. After three years of seeing a fertility doctor and seven years of trying different treatments, we were unsuccessful. Jose and I want to expand our family, and we know adoption is the answer to our prayers. We both have siblings we grew up with, and we hope that we are able to add another sibling to expand our love and family in the near future. We want you to know that your child is already loved by so many, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many more family members. We promise to raise your child with unconditional love, provide many life skills, compassion, respect, morals, and provide any education your child dreams of. We also believe in God and would love to raise your child knowing who God is. If you choose us to be part of your adoption plan, we can assure you that we will share your child’s adoption story with them from the very beginning. We will celebrate the love you have for them and honor the decision you made. Thank you once again for this opportunity to get to know us. This process has been one we prayed and cried about, as having a family of our own has been a difficult journey for us both. As you glance through our book, we pray that you see the love we share with each other, our families, our faith, and the joy we have for the future journey we have prayed about. Whichever decision you make, we want you to know that you will forever be in our prayers. Sincerely, Jose & Daniella
By Brittany Carvalho February 6, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We Are Matt, Brittni, Braelyn, and Noah! So, who are we really? We are an "always on the go, planning countless trips to the waterpark" type of family. We're full of joy and laughter, and we treat every day as a blessing. Whether it's making a late-night ice cream run in our jammies or cozying up for bedtime snuggles, we savor the simple moments together. We're excited to add another member to our crew and share more Disney adventures, backyard campfires, morning coffee and muffins, and all the love we have to offer. Our journey hasn't always been easy, but it has deepened our relationship and strengthened our faith. From a young age, adoption was something we talked about, prayed for, and felt called to pursue. We've been blessed to have loved ones in our family who are adopted, and we know firsthand how love transcends all circumstances, unconditional and boundless. Coming from large families with close-knit sibling and parent relationships, we've always known we wanted children to fill our hearts and home.  We have one biological child, Braelyn, who fills our lives with indescribable joy. After complications following Braelyn's birth and the life-saving measures that were needed, we are unable to carry another child. After years of prayers, opening our hearts to foster children, and difficult decisions, God led us to pursue adoption. In 2022, we were blessed beyond measure to welcome our sweet little guy, Noah, into our family through adoption. His arrival forever changed our lives in the best possible way, and we are so thankful to have him and his birth family as part of our story. As parents, our main goal has always been and will always be to embrace the uniqueness and individuality of our children. We are their biggest cheerleaders, helping them grow, thrive, and know the deep blessing they are to us. Each child is gifted with their own strengths and interests, and it is our mission to create a loving, safe space where their creativity can flourish and where they always feel comfortable sharing their hearts, passions, and dreams. We promise to provide a joyful, loving home where they can be silly, radiate their true selves, and feel completely at peace. We are beyond excited to continue this beautiful journey and add another child to our family, creating lasting memories and traditions that will span the years. We cannot begin to fully understand the selfless and brave choice you have made in choosing adoption for your child, but we hope that, as you get to know us, you will find comfort, support, and reassurance in each step of this journey. Sincerely, Matthew & Brittni
By Brittany Carvalho February 5, 2026
Hello & Thank You , It is nice to "meet" you. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this letter about us. Our names are Caitlin and Josh. We cannot begin to imagine what you may be feeling right now, but we know that you love your baby deeply and want what is best for them. We admire and respect you for your decision to create an adoption plan and recognize the courage and strength it takes to get here. We have been married for 10 years and have wanted to start a family for a long time. After going through IVF and experiencing losses, we felt God calling us to adoption. Two years ago, we were blessed to become parents through the adoption of our daughter. She is truly the answer to every prayer we have ever prayed. We would love for her to grow up with a sibling and feel called to adopt again. We have a wonderful open adoption with our daughter’s birth mom and hope to have that same kind of relationship with you if that is something you would like. We are Christian and very family-oriented with large, loving families close by. It is important to us that our daughter and any future children grow up surrounded by love and support from not just us but from our extended family as well. We are blessed to see our families often and to travel together for holidays and special occasions. It brings us such joy to watch our daughter play with her cousins and experience those special family moments. Our greatest hope is to raise our children to know and love the Lord above all else. We want them to be kind, strong, and self-sufficient with a good work ethic and confidence in who they are. We will always encourage them to discover their passions and will support them however we can so they can reach any goal they may have for the future. We are eager to share more with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this journey. We pray for peace and health through the time ahead. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have about us. We appreciate your time and consideration and would love the opportunity to share more with you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you on this journey. We are praying for your peace and health in the days ahead, and we would be honored to answer any questions you may have about us. Sincerely, Josh & Caitlin
By Brittany Carvalho February 4, 2026
Hello & Thank You , Thank you for considering us to be parents of your child. We cannot imagine what you’re going through and how difficult this must be, but we admire your strength and the love you have for your child. My name is Bre, and my husband is Lane. We began dating in 2018 and were married in 2021. Adoption has been on my heart since before we were married. By our fourth date, I shared with Lane that I likely wouldn’t be able to have kids biologically, and that adoption would likely be the route to starting a family. It may have been early in a relationship for such a heavy conversation, but luckily, it didn’t scare Lane in the least bit. His steady support only deepened my love for him. We are excited to grow our family and can’t wait to be parents. I was a teacher for many years and now work in an administrative role at a school. Between my time in education, time spent with friends’ children, and the wonderful moments I share with my niece and nephews, I’ve gained a lot of experience with children and love spending time with them. Lane is a project manager and enjoys the work-life balance his job provides. He has no work travel and very predictable hours, which we feel will be ideal when raising a child. Lane is amazing with our friends’ kids, our godchildren, and his niece and nephews, all of whom adore him. He’s always the favorite among the kids; they love playing and interacting with Lane and think he is so much fun. We are fortunate to have a huge community of friends and family all nearby. We spend a lot of time with them, and your child will be surrounded by that same love and support. We promise your child a warm, loving home filled with fun, safety, family traditions, and unique experiences. Your child will always be encouraged to cultivate their interests, value learning, embrace their individuality, experience new things, and embody kindness. We will be honest and open with your child about who they are, where they come from, and how much they are loved by both you and us. Whatever your decision may be, thank you for taking the time to consider us. Sincerely, Lane & Bre
By Brittany Carvalho February 3, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We are Chelsea and Nick, and we are truly honored and grateful that you are considering us as potential adoptive parents for your child. We want to acknowledge the immense courage and strength it takes to choose adoption, and we deeply appreciate the thought and care you are giving to this decision. Our journey to adoption has been deeply personal. While we have faced struggles with infertility, our desire to adopt began long before we were married. Growing up, Chelsea was surrounded by adoption. Two of her siblings, her aunt, and her uncle were all adopted, so building a family this way has always felt natural to her. Our faith in God plays a central role in our lives, guiding us to love, serve, and trust His plan. Adoption reflects the love and grace we believe He has shown us, and it is a path we hold very dear. After facing challenges and experiencing a loss, we were so blessed to welcome our daughter, Sofia, into our lives through adoption. She is everything to us, our little miracle and a daily reminder that love and hope can turn any hardship into something beautiful. For us, adoption represents not only the joy and love of expanding our family but also the incredible strength and love of parents like you who make this choice. We are surrounded by family and friends who have embraced our journey and who share in our joy and commitment to providing a nurturing and supportive home. As parents, we hope to offer a child a home where they will feel cherished and encouraged to grow, celebrate their uniqueness, and pursue their dreams in every way possible. Should we be chosen, we want your child to always know how special, wanted, and deeply loved they are—not only by our family and us but also by you. We want you to know that you will always hold a meaningful and cherished place in their life and in our family. Please know that your decision, whatever it may be, is honored and supported. Thank you for considering us as potential adoptive parents and for the hope you bring to families like ours. Please know that you are in our prayers. With heartfelt appreciation, Nick & Chelsea
By Brittany Carvalho January 31, 2026
Hello & Thank You , Thank you so much for considering us as potential adoptive parents for your child. My name is Brittany, and my husband is Cody. We have been together for over ten years and live here in Texas with our two young boys and three dogs. We feel incredibly blessed that you are taking the time to read our story as we pursue adoption to grow our family.  Adoption has always been close to our hearts. Even when we were young and best friends, we often talked about building a big family, long before we understood the medical challenges we would later face. Cody was adopted by his father at the age of two and grew up in a loving home with his parents and three siblings. I was raised in Colorado with my parents and sister, whom I love dearly. We are both blessed with large, supportive families who are excited to walk alongside us on this journey. We truly cannot imagine the emotions you are feeling as you create an adoption plan. Your strength and selflessness are deeply admirable. We want you to feel comfortable, supported, and loved throughout this process. If you choose us, your child will always know their adoption story, the courage behind your decision, and where it all began. Your child will be surrounded by love in our home, with two fierce big brothers who will treasure them, dedicated parents, and a whole community of family and friends. No matter what decision you make, please know you will remain in our thoughts and prayers. Cody and I have faced unimaginable challenges together, and through them we have built a marriage rooted in faith, strength, passion, and unconditional love. Our children are always our top priority. Cody’s dedication has allowed me to stay home and focus fully on raising our children, which has been an incredible blessing. He is hardworking, driven, and devoted to our family, and I am passionate about motherhood and caring for our children each day. Our sons are truly our miracles. While I was able to carry both pregnancies, each came with life-threatening complications. After welcoming our second child, we knew that adoption was the path God was leading us toward. Over the past two years, we have prayerfully and thoughtfully considered this decision, and we believe adoption is the next step in making our family whole. Becoming parents has been the greatest joy of our lives, and we cannot wait to share that love with another child. Love, Cody & Brittany
By Brittany Carvalho January 30, 2026
Hello & Thank You , Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know us. We cannot begin to understand the emotions you may be feeling or what you may be going through, but we recognize your courage and feel truly honored that you would consider us. We want to share a little bit about our family with you. We are Jason, Vanessa, and Alex. We have always wanted to have a family and have known for some time that adoption would be our choice for building a family. I, Vanessa, learned as a teenager that I would not be able to have biological children. When we began dating, I told Jason about my experience with infertility, and I was moved by his support and openness to adoption. In 2023, we were blessed to be matched with amazing birth parents when Alexander was born. Our hearts have been so full, and we have been so grateful to become Alex’s adoptive parents. Both our lives have been touched by adoption. As a toddler, I was adopted by my stepdad, and Jason has a cousin who adopted children after fostering. We also have friends who have adopted, and we have a close friend whose sister placed her child for adoption. We've listened to their experiences to help us understand their unique stories and perspectives. We have a wonderful relationship with Alex’s birth parents. We have in-person visits with them and regularly share photos and updates through texts. We look forward to getting to know you and welcome an open adoption relationship that feels comfortable and right for you. We believe it is important for your child to know their adoption story and that your decision was made from a place of deep love. They will know how special they and their birth family are. We are so excited for the opportunity to build our family. We are committed to providing a loving, nurturing, stable home for your child to thrive. For us, parenting means having unconditional love, lots of story times, holding space for our children’s emotions, encouraging their curiosity, enjoying the outdoors, laughter, faith, and spending time with friends and extended family. We appreciate your time and consideration. We will continue to pray for you and the decision you are making. We truly hope you feel at peace with the decision that feels right for you. Sincerely, Jason & Vanessa
By Brittany Carvalho January 29, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We are Dani, Joe, Emerson, and Benjamin. Nice to meet you! We are so grateful to you for taking the time to get to know us a little better. We realize you may be feeling many different emotions at this time, and we want you to know that we will be supportive of you and your child. We will care about you, too. Our hope in creating this book is that you'll feel the love, laughter, and joy in our daily lives and our adventures, and be able to imagine what a life with us could be like for your child. We have two children, Benjamin and Emerson. After complications from Dani's pregnancy with Emerson that led to a hysterectomy, Dani is no longer able to carry a child. In 2023, we adopted our son, Benjamin, and have an open relationship with his birth family. We are so grateful to his birth family for choosing us and trusting us to raise their child. We are excited to grow our family once again through adoption and are thankful to you for taking the time to get to know us. If you choose us, your child will grow up alongside two sweet and playful big brothers who are curious, energetic, and full of love. They will also have a gentle golden retriever nearby for snuggles and games of fetch. Our home is filled with laughter and connection, and we are intentional about creating a space where our children feel secure, encouraged, and deeply loved. We acknowledge that you have a very important role in your child’s life, and we would like to have an open adoption so that your child will know their story. It is important to us that we honor your wishes regarding the level of openness you would like in your child’s life. We will keep the promises we make together and always put your child’s needs at the center of our decisions. We both value kindness, curiosity, humor, and a love of learning, and we strive to model those values every day. We want our children to grow up feeling unconditionally loved, seen, heard, and supported. Even when life feels challenging, we face it together and always put our kids first. We are so excited to grow our family through adoption and would be honored to give your child that same love and support. Thank you for taking the time to read our story. We would truly love to get to know you. With Love, Joe & Dani
By Brittany Carvalho January 28, 2026
Hello & Thank You , We’d like to start by saying how much we admire your courage and selflessness in creating an adoption plan. We recognize you have an overwhelming decision to make, and we are devoted to providing love and support. If you would like us to, we would be honored to walk this journey with you.  Adoption has been a lifelong dream for both of us. We believe sharing the joys of life and this beautiful world with a child is life's greatest blessing. My name is Ashley, and my husband of nine years is George. Four years ago, we were blessed to welcome our daughter Gianna through adoption. Adoption has always been deeply personal to us because it shaped both of our families. My older brother and I were adopted by our father at different times in our lives, and George’s close-knit extended family continues to grow through adoption. Family means everything to us. Your child will grow up surrounded by cousins who understand family is created through love, not blood. Our large supportive family has so much unconditional love to share. We want your baby to grow up knowing they were chosen and loved from the very beginning. In our family, culture is celebrated daily. Our daughter, Gianna, is biracial, and we are committed to supporting her identity by surrounding her with pride and belonging. We cook dinner together every night, filling our home with music, stories, and the flavors of the places we come from. We travel often, seek out communities that reflect our children, and participate in local cultural festivals and events. We would do the same for any child who joins our family. We respect you and this journey. If chosen, we are fully open to communication in any way which feels right to you, from pictures and updates to in-person visits. It is in a child’s best interest to have a large and loving support system. We want your baby to always know where they come from and how loved they have been from the very beginning. We have an authentic, close relationship with Gianna’s birth parents, and we would hope for a similar relationship with you if that is what you desire. Thank you again for taking the time to get to know us. We are forever grateful for the chance to grow our family. Sharing this journey with you would be our honor. Love, George & Ashley
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