We’re Ryan and Taylor, and we’re so grateful you’ve taken a moment to learn about us. Adoption has long been on our hearts, shaped by our faith, the love of our family and friends, and a deep desire to welcome a child into our home. We feel honored by the possibility of growing our family through adoption and would cherish the opportunity to provide a child with belonging, support, and unconditional care.
About Ryan
Occupation: Facilities Manager
TV: Friends, cooking shows, and The Pat McAfee Show
Food: Asian or Mediterranean
Hobbies: Video games, woodworking, hiking, kayaking, gardening, cooking, sports with Dad
Childhood memory: My dad picking me up from school in a monster truck
About Taylor
Occupation: Clinical Mental Health Counselor
TV: Friends, New Girl, thrift/antique and foodie YouTube channels
Food: Sushi, ramen, falafel with tzatziki
Hobbies: Watercolor, gardening, reading, sewing, kayaking, nature walks, writing, trying new foods
Childhood memory: Enjoying the yard, creek, and fruit trees with my middle sister
| We Prefer a Child Who Is… | |
| Gender: | We have no preferences for gender. |
| Race: | We have no preferences for ethnicity. |
| Openness: | We are open to letters, updates, and visits. |
Why Adoption?
Adoption has been part of our story since the beginning of our relationship. We first talked about it while dating—shaped by Taylor’s lifelong dream to adopt and Ryan’s family story. Ryan’s parents experienced infertility; he was conceived through IVF, and his sister joined the family through adoption from Russia. Through family and friends who have adopted, we have seen the beauty and lifelong impact of adoption firsthand.
Our faith also deepens this calling. We believe adoption reflects intentional, sacrificial love, and we feel honored by the possibility of growing our family this way. Our journey has also included endometriosis and the loss of three pregnancies between 2019 and 2022. Those painful experiences drew us closer and deepened our compassion for others who grieve.
To us, adoption means welcoming a child with gratitude and honoring the story that began with their birth family. We want our child to know their story and feel pride in every part of who they are. We are open to a child of any gender and any racial or ethnic background and are committed to intentionally incorporating their culture and traditions into our family life so they are rooted in both their heritage and our home.