Matt & Melanie
RACE OF CHILD INTERESTED IN ADOPTING:
Any
Dear Birthmother,
Dear Expectant Mother,
God works in mysterious ways. While it is often hard to understand at the time, in many ways it becomes clear miles down the road. We believe our paths have crossed with yours in this very way. While we will never fully understand your experience as you are the only one who has lived it, we pray you do know how thankful we are for your strength and courage.
We also hope you know how incredibly committed we are to providing a loving and supportive home for your precious child. We value time spent together as a family and memories made along the way. From traveling to new corners of the earth to just being together at home for a lazy weekend, every bit of it is spent as a family. Please know that we will love and nurture our time together from the very first day we meet until our last days on Earth. We will raise them to be the type of respectful, responsible, and successful adult who will make you proud.
We are thankful and humbled that you would consider entrusting us with the most special gift that can be given. Please know we are here to support you every step of the way and cannot wait to begin our journey together. Thank you for considering us!
In love,
Matt and Melanie
About Us
Our story goes way back to middle school, but it was in high school that we first became sweethearts. Matt is an educational consultant now, but he's been through other roles along the way, like being a special education teacher and elementary school principal. Melanie is currently an instructor at a local college, but she spent years as an elementary school educator. All of these positions have been so rewarding. We love kids, and we're big on family! And we’re total beach bums. We love soaking up every moment at our condo. When we are feeling a little more adventurous, we like to travel to places we’ve never been as a family. We still have our lazy days at home though, spent watching movies or playing games. Our hearts are wide open, just waiting to welcome and love a new member into our little crew. We are excited for the journey ahead!
Our Home
We’re loving life in our central Kentucky hometown. It’s got a sweet mix of small-town charm and big growth. Both of us are educators, and the school system here? Top-notch—we're living proof! Even though it's got that cozy hometown feel, the city's buzzing with opportunities as industries and businesses are taking off, making our quality of life pretty fantastic. Now, our family isn't just us. Meet Lucy the cavapoo and Ricky the mini goldendoodle, the coolest pals for our kids. And let's not forget Hansel, the 13-year-old cat, bringing some feline charm. We’re soaking up the warmth of our community and the love in our family, and we're super pumped about expanding it through adoption!
Our Extended Family
Our family is pretty tight knit on both sides, creating an awesome support system for every single member. When we get together, it's a mix of laughs and shared moments, with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a bunch of cousins hanging out. Family is a big deal for us, and we make sure to spend quality time together. Whether we're off on vacations, doing the holiday thing, or just getting dinner together, those moments really bring us closer. The cousins? They're more than playmates; they're like ride-or-die friends, almost like extra siblings, building this cool connection based on care and support.
Then you’ve got the grandparent squad bringing that extra warmth to our family vibe. They're not just about the fun stuff; they’re putting in the time to build real connections with each grandkid. Cheering at sporting events, making memories during pool days and sleepovers…the grandkids love it. Our folks? They totally get each grandchild as an individual, dishing out a unique and personalized kind of love and support only doting grandparents can. Our family is a tight circle of love, and we're 100% ready to welcome a new member into it through the beautiful journey of adoption.
What Led Us To Adoption
The adoption thing has been on our minds for ages. Even though we’ve had a blast raising our two biological boys for the past ten years, there’s been this feeling that our family isn’t quite complete. We’ve had our fair share of challenges—trouble conceiving and a couple of tough miscarriages. But you know what? Through all that, we've come to realize that adoption is our path. We’re all in, ready to shower a new addition with love, care, and endless support. Our boys are totally on board too and super excited to welcome a new sister or brother into our big, love-filled family.
Facts About Matt
- Occupation: Educational Consultant
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
- Favorite Food: Japanese hibachi
- Favorite Hobby: University of Tennessee sports
- Favorite Movie: Forrest Gump
- Favorite Sport: Football
- Favorite Music Group: Zach Bryan
- Favorite TV Show: The Office
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Scotland
Facts About Melanie
- Occupation: Collegiate Educational Site Instructor
- Religion: Christian
- Education: Master of Arts in Special Education
- Favorite Food: Seafood
- Favorite Hobby: Reading, traveling
- Favorite Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
- Favorite Sport: Basketball
- Favorite Music Group: Taylor Swift
- Favorite TV Show: The Office
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Italy