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et us introduce ourselves. Our names are Brittany and Steve. The two of us have been married for nearly six years and have an amazing four year old little boy named Conner. Home is in a suburb of Los Angeles, California, where Brittany is a stay at home mom and Steve is an engineer. We have a close relationship with our extended family, most of whom live within one hour of us. This allows us to get together often for family gatherings such as birthdays, holidays, and sometimes just for fun.

lthough we have been blessed with one child, we feel multiple children in a family greatly enhances the family dynamic. For us, we long to be able to love and pour our lives into another child. Also, we are both the eldest children in our families and really enjoy being close with our younger brothers and sisters and desire this for our son as well. Our little boy also really wants a baby brother or sister. He asks us almost daily when he will get one, even promising to share his toys and giving suggestions on where the baby will sleep. Conner very much wants to be a big brother and we think he will make a great one.

oth of us grew up in families that did lots of things together; we have made this an important part of our family life. Several times a year, we travel to our family lake house where all of us enjoy water activities and hikes in the summer, and where there is often snow for snowball fights and building snowmen in the winter. About once a year, we go to Montana to visit Conner's grandpa (Opa). He has several acres just outside the city where Conner enjoys driving Opa's tractor, taking rides on his golf cart, and swimming in a local hot springs. Each summer, the three of us try to take a couple family getaways to places such as Palm Springs or the Sacramento River Delta. These trips are often taken with extended family which gives our little boy the chance to play with his cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents. One of our favorite local traditions has become what we call "Pizza at the Park". During the summer and spring, we often make pizza to take to the park, and then play soccer together as a family. Recently, we have spent time creating an electric train layout in our house. It has been a fun way to use our creativity for a hobby we can all enjoy.

ur faith is very important to us, and our relationship with the Lord is a priority in all that we do. We seek God's wisdom in both our marriage and as parents. We are also highly involved in our church and are part of a small group where we have developed several very close friendships with couples our age.

ur story as a couple began almost ten years ago. Brittany was a close friend of Steve's younger brother and sister, and could often be found spending time at their house. Brittany thought of Steve as the "older brother" who would never notice her, however Steve was noticing wonderful characteristics in Brittany that drew him to her. After about a year, he nervously asked her out and was greatly relieved when she said yes. In Brittany, Steve found a godly, loving girl who always put others first. In Steve, Brittany found a godly leader and fun loving man that she desired in a husband. As a married couple, we have made our relationship a priority. We regularly enjoy evening dates, and try to have at least one getaway each year with just the two of us. This not only allows us some time to focus on our relationship, but also allows Conner to spend some special time with his grandparents.

et me tell you a little more about Brittany. Anyone who has been around Brittany for any length of time would find themselves being encouraged by her love and blessed by her generosity. I know it is not uncommon for her friends to find a note with a Bible verse and a few words of encouragement on their front porch. I get them along with my lunch sometimes too. She is also very good with Conner, but that is not a surprise. She loves kids and desires to teach kindergarten through 3rd grade when our kids our old enough to be in school at the same time. Right now, she is a stay at home mom who finds joy raising our son; doing things like crafts, taking walks, and reading stories. She is a great support to me, is always patient and is someone who I trust, my best friend. Brittany comes from a wonderful family who has taken me in as one of their own. She is very close with all of them. Having one younger brother who was adopted when she was four years old, she has always seen adoption as a wonderful choice.

et me tell you a little more about Steve. Steve grew up in California in a very close knit family. He has a younger brother and a younger sister. His family loved to backpack and water ski when he was younger, and his love for the outdoors and the beauty of nature continues. Steve has always been a very hard worker both in school, and to provide for his family, even working his way through college while pursuing a very challenging Mechanical Engineering degree. One of the first things I noticed about Steve was how he always did his best in everything; being a daddy is no different. It is an absolute joy to watch the bond between him and Conner. Steve loves to run and play and wrestle with Conner, but is always right there when he needs a hug. They enjoy riding bikes to the park, playing trains and reading stories at bedtime, and Steve is always very careful to include Conner when he works around the house. This allows him to feel like daddy's little helper while also teaching him responsibility. He is wonderful in how he takes care of our home and is such an amazing support to me. I am truly blessed to be married to my best friend and so thankful to be married to a man of such high character and who shines with integrity and puts his family first.

e recently sold our house and are renting a beautiful home in a very family friendly neighborhood. The huge backyard also has a swing set. We love to have picnics outside on warm summer evenings. Our son has a playroom right off the kitchen filled with fun and educational toys. Brittany gets to put her educational skills to work while we have fun working on numbers, letters and phonics. There is a room all ready for a baby, and all of us look forward to pulling out all our baby toys again. Our goal is to purchase another home in the future and to fill it with laughter and smiles.

s parents, we desire to introduce our children to all that life has to offer. As a family, together we enjoy cooking, listening to various types of music, doing creative activities, and exploring new places on "family adventures"; stimulating the best in our children. Our wish is to be there to applaud them when they succeed, encourage them when they fail, and guide them when they make poor choices. Parenting is not always easy, but the reward of watching them grow and mature is wonderful.

e know that the decision you are making is not an easy one, and we want to be there to support you in anyway we can. Hopefully together we can find a solution to both of our circumstances and most importantly, provide a precious child with a loving home.

lease feel free to contact us toll free at 1-866-925-4944 or via email at brittanyandsteve@gmail.com or you may contact our attorney David Baum toll free at 1-800-795-2367, or email him at adoptlaw@ix.netcom.com.

e look forward to hearing from you! Thank you again for taking the time to get to know us and making this wonderful choice!

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