Laura & Rob

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Thank you for taking time to learn a little bit more about us. Considering an adoption plan shows incredible strength and love for your child and is a truly selfless act. We hope the following pages give you a brief snapshot of who we are and help you feel confident that your child will be warmly welcomed into our loving and secure home.

About Us

We first met in college where we were both studying set design. As we pursued our dreams of working professionally in theater, film and TV,we were reconnected through friends. It didn’t take long to discover that we both had adventurous spirits with many interests in common.

Travel is a passion we share.We are always looking for somewhere new to explore and something new to learn. There are plenty of opportunities for that, with frequent visits to our families on both the east and west coasts. Having a child in our lives to share our adventures is something we are looking forward to.

Trip to Vancouver, Enjoying a fall day in Boston

We also enjoy the more quiet times we spend together. Whether it’s making a big breakfast on Sunday morning, sitting by the fireplace on a winter day or roasting marshmallows in the back yard on a summer’s night, we enjoy every minute we spend together.

We are the best of friends and have been happily married for 6 years. Early on in our relationship we talked about our desire to someday have children. It is exciting for us to have the opportunity to start a family of our own through adoption.

La Verkin, Utah near Zion National Park

Self portrait at Snoqualmie Falls, Washington

Our house and yard overlooking the lake

View from the deck of our lake property

About Our Home

We live in a lovely rural lakeside community where neighbors look out for each other.We wake up to the sounds of birds, but we are only a half hour from the nearest city where there are plenty of cultural and sporting events year round. Our community supports many family based activities.

Our house is located on a hill surrounded by a large yard providing plenty of opportunities for playing, exploring and, of course, sledding in the winter.We bought our spacious home with the idea of one day filling it with family, friends, love and laughter. There are plenty of windows that fill the rooms with sunshine and give us sweeping views of the lake.

Our local schools are some of the best in the country. With modern facilities and dedicated teachers, our district has won many awards for excellence.

Our mantle at Christmas

Sunrise from our living room

Laura by Rob

Wow-where do I begin? Laura is about the most open and honest person I’ve ever met. Just ask anyone who knows her. It’s apparent from the first time you meet her-she absolutely radiates warmth and affection, putting a smile on your face, and making you feel as if you’re one of the family, right from the start. Laura is very creative by nature. After college, she put her artistic talents to good use. She moved to New York City and worked as a Set Dresser and Decorator on several Films and TV Shows. I always thought it was cool to get tours of sound stages, or go to invited previews of movies that she worked on, and see her name in the credits! When we relocated to the country, she left that work behind and now works as a project manager for a local design firm with a different group of very creative people.

Now to keep piling on, Laura is also very athletic. She started running cross country and track in high school, and hasn’t stopped since. To this day, she’ll get up early and “go for a run”, no matter the season. I’ve not only seen her compete, but win many races. I love that inner drive.

Then there’s Aunt Laura. She’s equally as comfortable playing princess with her nieces, as she is bicycling with her nephews. It just doesn’t matter. Their happiness is what’s important. A visit from her is a treat for all.

And there are the things she does, just because. Things like baking Christmas cookies and cinnamon almonds to hand out to neighbors and coworkers every year at the holidays. And the countless hours she volunteers building and painting the sets for the local high school and community theaters. Or how she organizes her family reunions. I can keep going on, but I think you get the idea-she really is something special.

Laura has been, and continues to be, a blessing to me, our family, our friends and most certainly for any child lucky enough to have her as a mom.

Playing with niece Beatrice at the seashore

Celebrating a friend's first birthday

LAURA’S FAVORITES

Children’s Book: Flat Stanley
Food: Ice Cream
Movie:Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (original)
Holiday Tradition: Decorating the fireplace mantel (Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Sport to Watch: Football
Color: Green
Dream Vacation: Trip to Alaska
Childhood Toy: Fisher Price house, barn, school bus
Season: Fall
Leisure Activity: Running & Yoga

Laura at Crater Lake, OR

Going for a ride with nephew Mikey and niece Caroline

Visiting Aunt Pat

Rob by Laura

In a single word, Rob is awesome. But a single word cannot express how blessed I feel to have him as my husband. No matter who you ask, they will tell you that Rob is a generous, caring, supportive and fun-loving guy. When I first met Rob I was drawn to his quick wit and remarkable laugh. He cracks me up every day. He is truly a kid at heart which makes him a favorite among our nephews and nieces. He will make a wonderful father.

Rob is a very level-headed guy who has a calming effect on people. This explains how he spent 15 years volunteering in local emergency services as an EMT and ambulance driver. His positive outlook on any situation is uplifting. Rob designs scenery for theater and is admired and respected by his peers for his artistry and hard work. I am constantly in awe of his creativity both in his work and in our everyday lives. He is fortunate to be able to work from home, but his projects are seen throughout the country. He works on many cool productions that take him behind the scenes. He looks forward to someday showing a child that magical world.

Rob’s interests vary widely from participating in outdoor activities—golf, skiing, hiking—to looking at the stars through his telescope. He also enjoys working on home improvement projects and has many great plans for making our basement into a full family fun center, complete with a pool table. In the spring and summer he likes to try out new varieties of flowers and vegetables in our gardens. One of his favorite “activities” is napping. He loves to curl up under the covers on a cold winter day and fall asleep watching a football game.

ROB'S FAVORITES

Children’s Book: A Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Food: Buffalo Chicken Wings
Movie: Star Wars (original)
Holiday Tradition: Opening gifts on Christmas Eve
Sport to Watch: Hockey
Color: Orange
Dream Vacation: Touring around New Zealand
Childhood Toy: Matchbox Cars
Season: Autumn
Leisure Activity: Golf & Napping (Tough call)

Horsing around with Uncle Rob

Rob with nephew Cameron

Our favorite pumpkin patch is just down the road

Our Family and Friends

We come from small but close knit families who are the most important part of our lives. Everyone is thrilled about the addition of a baby through open adoption. They will provide a strong network of love and support throughout the child’s life. There will be many cousins from toddlers to teenagers to provide companionship.We gather at holidays and at every possible opportunity to share laughs, stories, and of course, lots of food!

One family member we cannot forget to include is our adopted dog, Daisy, who showed up at our door one summer day and never left. Daisy is a people lover and is very good around children. She wants nothing more than to take us on a long walk every day and have her belly rubbed.

Vacationing out west with Rob's mom Anne, brother Ken and family

Daisy

Siesta Key trip with Laura's family

Carving Jack-O-lanterns with Laura’s brother Bill and family

Laura and friends at a local baseball game

Niagra Falls trip with Laura's brother Greg and family

Laura with College friends

On the pirate fort at Laura's brother's house

Playing golf with Laura's brother

Our promise to you….

If you decide that an adoption plan is best for you and your baby;

• We will love our child unconditionally.
• We will provide a safe and secure home.
• We will surround our child with family and friends.
• We will encourage our child to explore and learn about the world.
• Our child will always know of the loving choice you made.

We would be honored to talk with you, learn more about you and what is important to you. Thank you again for considering us.

Laura & Rob

We can be reached at Friends in Adoption toll-free at 1-800-982-3678