9
Illinois
Nondenominational
Aiden 3 yr
Aiden is the sweetest 3 year old boy you'd ever meet. He loves hard and is a true mama's boy. He's super active and loves being outside. He loves cars, trains, planes and pretty much anything that has wheels. He loves watching spider-man and paw patrol. I love seeing his imagination grow each day. He's in swim lessons every summer and is signed up to play t-ball this year, which he is super excited about. He loves going to the park on a nice day and is constantly asking when we can go back to Disney World! He loves playing with other kids and going to school to see his friends. He's super shy around adults but if you give him some time he will talk your leg off. He loves helping around the house and we know he would love to help with a sibling. We can't wait to see him become a big brother.
yr
2
Hi! We are Jared and Brittany. We have felt called to adoption for a long time. Brittany has been dreaming of pursuing adoption since high school and Jared has since Brittany brought it to his attention. We have been blessed with our son, but we have also dealt with our fair share of loss and heartache through miscarriages, infertility, and a fatal birth defect with our second son. We hope you know how much your child will be loved and cherished by all of us if chosen.
We have been married for almost 10 years and have one living biological son who is 3 years old. We have two dogs who are loveable, silly and cute that get along with children great. Our son and our youngest dog are pretty much best friends. We live in a rural area with 2.5 acres that is perfect for children growing up at. We have plenty of space to grow our family and are so excited to see our children thrive as they grow up. We love trips to Disney and the beach but also love the things we can do around our area. We love going to the zoo and aquarium or heading out to the pool on a nice summer day. We take walks around the fairgrounds frequently and go out for ice cream a little too much. Pretty much anything outdoors we love doing. You can find Aiden reaching for cookies when we’re not looking or just running circles around the house. He can be shy at first but if you give him about 5 minutes he will talk your leg off. He loves playing with other kids and we can’t wait to see him with a sibling.
Both of us work for family which gives us the flexibility to be there for our kids whenever they need us. Brittany works as an accountant but is able to be home most days of the week. When she has to go into the office our son gets to come along with her. We have a whole area set up just for him and our future children. There’s even popsicles in the freezer for him. She loves that this gives her the ability to provide for our family but also be as close to a stay at home mom as you can get. Jared is the Service Manager at the same business.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read a little bit about us. We admire your strength and courage during this process and pray you feel at peace when making your decision. We are honored to be considered as adoptive parents to your child and hope you know how much of a blessing your child would be to us. We look forward to hearing from you and would love to hear more about you and your story.
Jared and Brittany
Growing up I had two brothers and grew up in the country on a farm. We spent most of our days outside. My parents raised us to know Jesus and showed us how to live for Him no matter the circumstances. My desire for our children is to raise them in a way that helps them to know Jesus and the love He has for them. I love being a father and playing with our son whether we're playing outisde, hitting baseballs, playing with his cars or just watching T.V. As a father, I try to lead by example and be a good role model. I want to teach him right from wrong, how to be a hard worker and how to love others well. As a husband, I strive to be a good communicator and listener. I always want to hear Brittany's inpust and opinions and consider her feelings when we have to make decisions. I always try to be an encouraging husband, especially when it comes to Brittany's ideas and pursuits.
Jared's parents, Derek and Susan, go by Mimi and Pop. Jared has two brothers, Ethan and Justin, who are both married with children. We have two nieces and three nephews who are all five years old or younger. Jared's family lives in Pennsylvania. It's about a 12 hour drive from us but we talk to them frequently on the phone or through facetime. One set of grandparents live near us and we try to visit them once a week. The other set lives in Florida.
I am a service manager for my father in law's car dealership. This gives me the flexibility to be off whenever my son needs me. I also help on my family's farm during the busy season and take Aiden to ride on the big tractors and combines whenever I can. I have a bachelors degree in plant and soil science.
I enjoy sports, being outdoors, hunting, farming, and doing things with our family. I love watching sports and we usually attend a few professional baseball and hockey games every year. I love diong things around the house like landscaping, mowing, grilling or just being outside with Aiden.
I grew up doing everything with my family. I have one sister and cousins who are more like siblings to me. My family is all super close and we were always there for each other growing up. Growing up I was in a lot of extra curricular activities. My favorite was competive dance. I started dancing when I was three and danced all the way through college. I also enjoyed being outside. Whether I was on four wheelers, at the pool or playing outside at my grandparents house I was always outside if the whether was nice. Traveling is also a big part of me. I love traveling and we traveled alot when we were kids.
My favorite title is mom. I love being a mom and can't wait to add to our family. I have so much love to give and being a mom is my greatest blessing. I love watching our son grow and become the person he is meant to be. I love celebrating him and mkaing sure he knows how loved he is. I make sure he knows that if he falls I'm right there for him. I put my family first in everything I do. As a wife and mother, I strive to be patient, forgiving, loving, and considerate. I value Jared's opinions and appreciate how hard he works to provide for our family. I am thankful I get to encourage and support him and Aiden and be their biggest cheerleader.
Brittany's parents, Mark and Bev, go by Noni and Papa. Brittany has one sister and brother in law. All of us live within 10 minutes of each other. Brittany also has three cousins that she considers brothers. One of them are married with two kids that we spend a lot of time with. Brittany's nana also lives nearby who we see often and her Papa who is a snowbird and lives in Florida part time.
I work for my dad at a car dealership in accounting. I do payroll every week, monthly financial statements, reconciliation and anything else that's needed. I only go in twice a week and I'm home the rest of the week with our son. I love that my job allows me the best of both worlds when it comes to being a stay at home mom. Even when I go into the office, Aiden gets to come along. I have a Bachelors in Business Management and an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assisting.
In my free time I enjoy crafts, fitness/health and reading. I'm really into crocheting right now and I make chunky knit animals. I love staying healthy and finding ways for our family to have our favorite things in a healthier way. I try to stay active so I can keep up with our busy bee son. I also love to read. My favorite book is The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks. I also like to play pickle ball whenever I can.
Aiden is the sweetest 3 year old boy you'd ever meet. He loves hard and is a true mama's boy. He's super active and loves being outside. He loves cars, trains, planes and pretty much anything that has wheels. He loves watching spider-man and paw patrol. I love seeing his imagination grow each day. He's in swim lessons every summer and is signed up to play t-ball this year, which he is super excited about. He loves going to the park on a nice day and is constantly asking when we can go back to Disney World! He loves playing with other kids and going to school to see his friends. He's super shy around adults but if you give him some time he will talk your leg off. He loves helping around the house and we know he would love to help with a sibling. We can't wait to see him become a big brother.
Our house is a two story home set on 2.5 acres. We have 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with an unfinished basement. The living, kitchen and dining area are all open and we have a home gym in the basement. Our favorite part of the house is the big windows in the living room and the yard.
We live out in the country in a wooded area that sits back off the road. We have the perfect yard for kids with a covered porch, swingset, sandbox and multiple outdoor toys. We also have a walking path that goes into the woods for exploring. We enjoy spending time under the gazebo having fires and gardening but we really just love being outside in general.
We can't wait to bring another child to this home. We love making home cooked meals, galloping through the house, playing t-ball in the living room and racing cars through the dining area. We love cooking together while having music going while Aiden decorates the cabinets with silicone cookie cutters. We are so thankful for the memories made in this space and look forward to making many more!
We live in a rural area with lots of farming. We love everything there is to do in our area. We have a park, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, bowling, a state fair, concerts in the park and craft fairs. Our community has an Easter egg hunt every year as well as a big Christmas event with food trucks and a parade. At the end of this event they give away bikes and toys and make sure every kid that attends gets something. There are plans to build a new school, which everyone is excited about. We are also close enough to the city that we can take a day trip and go to the zoo or really cool aquarium. We love our small community where everyone knows each other and there's always something to do. Most of our family is here and we wouldn't have it any other way.
