Dear BirthParents-Thank you for taking the time to read about our lives. From the bottom of our hearts, we are sothankful for you and your amazing courage, and selflessness love you have for your child.
We are Ashley and Chris from California and we have been together for over 6 years and happily married for almost 3 years. Both of us have always had a strong desire to have children. Through our trials and tribulations of infertility, it has strengthened our marriage and we know that no matter where life takes us we will always have each other. We have wanted a child for a very long time and are ready to open our hearts to this new adventure. We are ready to love a child unconditionally, through laughter and tears. We will teach your child things that will make his or her life successful, safe and happy. We want your child to grow up to be independent, caring and to know how much they are loved not only by us but by you as well. Should you choose us, please know that your child will be surrounded by a wonderful support system. Both of our families have been involved in our road to adoption and are over-joyed with the thought of a new child coming into our lives. Whatever decision you make, know that we are so amazed by the love and strength you have already brought to this world. -Ashley and Chris |
About Ashley
I grew up with my mom, Barbara as a single parent for the first thirteen years of my life, as hard as things were for us, I never went without anything I ever wanted. My mother is my best friend and we are extremely close. When I was thirteen Barbara my Mom met my step-dad, Randy. My childhood was quiet; I spent a lot of time reading, writing and do crafts with my mom (and I still love doing these things). I currently work at a big medical group in Southern California, as a medical assistant. I love my job, I am always moving around in the group and getting to learn new things. I cannot wait to be a mother, my whole life, I’ve had a nurturing side and looking forward to the adventure of motherhood. I hopefully will be able to share my passion of reading and writing.
I am excited to introduce them my future child to new adventures; like hiking, museums, fairs and so much more. I am overwhelmed with the joyous thoughts of holidays! Holidays in our family are always such an extravagant time, Christmas being our favorite. I cannot wait to expand our Christmas traditions with our future child. Like getting to open a new pair of Christmas pajama’s on Christmas Eve and wake up to freshly baked cinnamon rolls, while sitting in front of the Christmas tree opening presents with my parents! But the one thing I am the most excited about is encouraging our child to follow their passions and dreams by showing them unconditional love and support.
My Favorite Things
1. Being with Chris
2. Playing with my dogs
3. Spending time with my families
4. Reading
5. working on my custom handmade hair bows
I am excited to introduce them my future child to new adventures; like hiking, museums, fairs and so much more. I am overwhelmed with the joyous thoughts of holidays! Holidays in our family are always such an extravagant time, Christmas being our favorite. I cannot wait to expand our Christmas traditions with our future child. Like getting to open a new pair of Christmas pajama’s on Christmas Eve and wake up to freshly baked cinnamon rolls, while sitting in front of the Christmas tree opening presents with my parents! But the one thing I am the most excited about is encouraging our child to follow their passions and dreams by showing them unconditional love and support.
My Favorite Things
1. Being with Chris
2. Playing with my dogs
3. Spending time with my families
4. Reading
5. working on my custom handmade hair bows
About Ashley From Chris' Eyes
Ashley is one of the most beautiful people I know, inside and out. She is always going out of her way to make her loved ones (or anyone) feel special. She remembers everyone's birthday and special occasions and makes a point to celebrate them. She even remembers small little details about people and inquires about it (how was your vacation? How was your dog’s surgery? Small things like this that make her family and friends feel extra special). Ashely is an amazing cook! She loves trying out new recipes (which is a bonus for me because I LOVE to eat). She has such a big heart full of love for everyone and everything. Her relationship with her mother is like none I have ever known, they are best friends and share everything with each other. When Ashley has a child I know she will have this relationship with them and it will be amazing. I know Ashley will make a great mother and will constantly shower our child with love and compassion. Ashley always sees the best in people and brings it out of them. She is the smartest most organized person I know so appointments and school planning will be a breeze and if there was one thing in the world Ashley was meant to be its a mother.
About Chris
I grew up in Southern California and I have one brother and one sister. My family has always been loud and full of laughter regardless of what we are doing. Whether it be something as simple as eating dinner at the family table or playing board games together. As a child I was always outside playing with my friends and siblings not having much care other than having fun with a smile on my face. I graduated from college and currently work at a casino as a shift manager. I love my job and one of the best parts about it is the flexibility it offers which will be great in the future. I cannot wait to be a dad and be able to roll around on the floor with our child and watch them grow and discover new things. Going down to the park behind our house and playing with them on the jungle gym and throwing a baseball around. More than that always being there for them to pick them up when they fall, supporting them throughout their life in every way possible and making sure they are always loved.
My Favorite Things
1. Spending quality time with Ashley
2. Playing with our dogs Jack and Bella
3. Anything to do with sports especially football and basketball
4.Going to the movies
5. Learning new things about technology/computers
My Favorite Things
1. Spending quality time with Ashley
2. Playing with our dogs Jack and Bella
3. Anything to do with sports especially football and basketball
4.Going to the movies
5. Learning new things about technology/computers
About Chris Through Ashley's Eyes
Children gravitate towards Chris. Whenever we are our around our friends children or family, he is the one on the floor wrestling, playing with them and making them laugh! He is one of the mostamazing people I know, he is extremely kind, lovable and will help anyone who needs it. Chris has a smile that lights up the whole room, and this is one of the many reason’s I fell in love with him. He has such a big heart, he’s always willing to help people when they need it. Chris is my best friend, the one person in this world who I feel completely comfortable and safe with. He always knows how to cheer me up and make my day better. Chris loves sports, playing and watching, he cannot wait to have a child so he can teach them just the way his dad did. He will be a wonderful, father, and I can’t wait for the day he is given that chance!
Our Family and Friends
When we met and got married, our families blended so easy together. Since all of Ashley’s family and most of Chris’ family live close we always have family dinners, and celebrate the holidays and birthday’s together. Some of our family traditions are going up to Chris’ Grandma Ellie’s home in Northern California for Thanksgiving (we love this because all of Chris’ family comes and we get to see relatives we don’t see often). Ashley’s parents, Barbara and Randy host Christmas Eve with half of our family and Christmas Day is spent with the other half and Chris’ family. However, with the addition of a child we cannot wait to host more family celebrations! Ashley’s parents are excited to become grandparents for the very first time. There will be many family dinners, backyard BBQs and summers spent swimming in the pool at Grandma and Grandpas house. Chris’ dad lives about thirty minutes away is also excited to be a grandpa for the first time. Jodee, Chris’ mother, lives in Idaho but is excited to have more grandchildren to spoil when she comes into town.Chris has one brother, Jarrett, who is looking forward to having a niece or nephew close by.And although she lives in Colorado, Chris’ sister, Kristi is excited at the idea of having her first niece or nephew. Our future child will not lack in the extend family part of life! We look forward to many trips to visit Ashley and Chris’ aunts, uncles and cousins who live all over California. Our life is very rich with friends we have from all parts of our lives- high school, college,work and so much more. We are excited to introduce our future child to them. They are all so very excited for us to become parents and when we talk about our adoption plans they stay that we be will be wonderful parents.
Our Pets
Jack Ray
Jack is our four year old Yorkie-Poo whom we adopted when he was 8 weeks old. Jack is our “old man” of the house, he loves lazying on the couch and watch the world go by. He loves running thorough tall grass, getting all the squeaky’s out of toys, playing catch with his frisbee and his favorite food in the world is popcorn!!
Bella Rue
Bella is our two year old Havashire (half yorkie, half havanese,) we adopted her around 12 weeks old. She is our feisty girl!! She loves to play, although she’s not the greatest at fetch( she chases the ball, but forgets to bring it back!). Bella is a snuggle bug, she loves curling up on people’s laps and getting all the love. Some of her favorite things are her raw hide bones, sleeping under the blankets and doing her pigeon call to other dogs. (Whenever Bella sees another dog, she does this cry that sounds just like a pigeon- it’s pretty adorable.)
Ace Raymond Acres
Ace is actually Ashley’s parents dog, but he grew up with Jack and Bella and he’s a part of our family. Ace is a 3 year old very unique poodle because he’s all black except for all 4 paws and chest are white. Ace loves food and he is one of the biggest cuddles ever. Ace and Bella are always playing together and sleeping onto of each other.
All three of our dogs are unique and wonderful, they bring so much joy and happiness to our lives and we know they will do the same to a child. We are blessed to have many friends with children who come over and see us a lot, so they are used to children and love them.
Our Home and Community
We live in a beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in Southern California. During the day, our neighborhood is quiet but in the later day when all the neighborhood kids get home you can hear them playing together in their yards or racing down the “big hill” on their bikes. In our city there are many parks (even one right behind our home) that we like to go to with our dogs. Also, our city holds so many family oriented events, like craft fairs (which Ashley likes to participate in) concerts in the park, movie night, county fairs and so much more! We truly believe our home, neighborhood and city would be a wonderful place to raise a child.
Our promise to you and your child
We will shower your baby with love, kisses and laughter every day! Make time for the small things in life; like dance parties, forts, singing silly songs, playing with the dogs in the park, playing catch and just being together as family. We will kiss every boo-boo, check for monsters under the bed and scare them away. We will read stories, learn something new and make life an adventure every day. We will surround your child with loving family and friends. We will teach them to love, respect and be kind to everyone they meet. We will always be there their biggest fans, cheerleaders and support them in anything they want to do. And we promise that we will always respect you and honor your decision, we will always speak of you with the respect and admiration that you deserve.
From our hearts to yours
Thank you for taking the time to learn about us. We are honored and humbled that you would consider us to raise and love your child. We have so much in our lives, but nothing would compare to the privilege of being parents and will work every day for the rest of our lives to be worthy of that honor.