Natalie and Samantha

Hi, We’re super excited you’re considering us as adoptive parents! Adoption is something we’ve worked toward since early in our relationship and constantly been on our minds as we grow together. We’re excited to share a bit about ourselves with you!

About Natalie

Occupation: Team Lead software engineer and Co-owner of software company
Education: Dual Bachelors in Computer Science and Math
Favorite activities: Going to the science museum, creating web programs and cooking.
Favorite color: Midnight Purple
Favorite Food: Tacos of any variety! I am always trying to improve my taco game.
Favorite Vacation Spot: Disney World
Favorite video game: Legend of Zelda
Fun Fact: I was so quick to pick-up programming, that the teacher gave me the lesson plans.

About Samantha

Occupation: Co-owner of a software company
Education: Masters Degree in Applied History
Favorite Activities: Hiking, cooking, watching movies, making coffee by hand and gardening.
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Natalie’s Mac N cheese or falafel and white sauce.
Favorite Vacation Spot: I would love to go back to Mexico.
Fun fact: I can sniff out the smallest amount of citrus in a dish.
Other fun fact: I went to grad school for free (public history).

Why Adoption?

We have decided on adoption, because for us it felt like the only option. We discussed our feelings on children early in our relationship, Samantha shared that she had been adopted and felt strongly about someday growing her family the same way, Natalie agreed, and it was settled.