About Us:

From very early on in our relationship, we talked abouthaving a family. We both grew up in large happy families, and knew that's whatwe wanted our future to look like. In late 2022, we matched with birth parentsin Indiana and flew out to meet them and attend an ultrasound. In April 2023 wewere lucky to be at the hospital when Fyfe was born, which was a surreal andamazing experience. We love Fyfe’s birth parents and they remain a part of ourextended family.

About John:

AGE: 41

OCCUPATION:Architect

FAVORITEPLACE: Wye River Beach (along the Great Ocean Road in Australia) and Stateside,Kings Canyon National Park.

CAN'T LIVEWITHOUT: Previously, Cheese! More recently, our son

PERFECT DAY:Run on the beach, coffee and pastry at my favorite local café, progress on thelatest house project (including mandatory trip to Home Depot), napping in theafternoon before cooking a feast for the family to share, enjoy and celebratetogether.

John is a loving and caring person. He makes sure thatwhoever he is with, friends or family, is comfortable and well taken care of.He is thoughtful, organized, and grounded. If any challenge presents itself, heseeks to understand the issues and work through them. John also enjoys traveland adventure, exploring new places and learning about the history and cultureof the locals. He is a cyclist and swimmer and has traveled the world tocompete in various triathlons and runs. As a father, John’s playful and caringside have come out loudly. He loves spending time with our son, has taken himto swim class every week and teaches him to enjoy life and not worry aboutsetbacks. There is always a way forward as long as we are together.

About Joe:

AGE: 43
OCCUPATION: Engineer

FAVORITEMOVIE: ET

FAVORITEPLACE: Mexico City

CAN'T LIVEWITHOUT: Fyfe, family and friends (the 3 F’s!)

PERFECT DAY:Going on an early morning run with Fyfe, exploring a new part of town with myhusband and Fyfe, trying new food and hanging out with family and friends.

Joe is thoughtful, kind and loyal. He is a loving andcalming force for those who know him. Joe never forgets that a smile can solvea lot of problems, and that life should be enjoyed. He is driven, in his healthand career, and care for others. His energy and motivation keep me on my toesand inspires me to be better. Joe is a wonderful father, patient and kind.Those two always seem to be laughing away at some hilarious joke I missed. Heremembers to enjoy the quiet moments of parenting, as well as the loud.

About Fyfe:

AGE: 33months

OCCUPATION:Hug dealer and fart machine

FAVORITEPLACE: The beach!

FAVORITEPEOPLE: Papa and Dada, but mostly because they provide the snacks

PERFECT DAY:Quiet play in my crib, and resolved not to give my dads a few extra minutes ofsleep. Start off with a snack (milk preferred) near the window so I can seewhat the street is up to. Walking the dog then home for a snack, usually fruitor oatmeal. Naptime then to the park with Papa, a stop at the bakery (for asnack). Home for lunch and another nap, then swimming! More snacks (spaghettiif I’m lucky, nothing too healthy please).

Fyfe is acurious and happy boy, he makes friends wherever we go with a big smile andwave. He hates sitting still, always keen to head off on a new adventure. Heloves swimming class, beach trips with his pals, spaghetti and watermelon.

OurCommunity:

We live nearthe ocean in Southern California. Before Fyfe came into our life, we alwaysseemed to have a project to work on: from remodeling two bathrooms toreplanting our garden to building a new deck. When Fyfe came into our life, westarted to have way more adventures! From meeting and hanging out with othercouples and their newborns, to taking Fyfe to the nearby beach and seeing himexplore his surroundings, We love our neighborhood and community. Many of ourneighbors have lived on the street for a long time. There is a strong sense ofcommunity as we all know each other, and people often stop by to chat and catchup. Our neighborhood hosts several family-friendly events throughout the yearincluding an annual pancake breakfast, July 4th parade followed by a streetwater fight, Labor Day breakfast, and a Christmas boat parade. It’s a great wayfor us to meet other people, but also for all the kids to get together andplay.

Fun FactsAbout Us:

-       We met in China and our first date was a 10kmrun

-       Fyfe enjoys trying all kinds of food from allover the world. Chicken Nuggets? YUCK!

-       Fyfe can hold his breath underwater, and lovesjumping off the side of the pool

-       John is a triathlete, with a long term aim ofcompleting an ironman

-       Joe aims to run a marathon in all states, and isup to 10

-       Fyfes best friend is Olivia from down thestreet, they love hanging out at the library for book time, or at the beach

-       Joe runs a family business that makes parts used to explore the galaxy and other planets. He is an entrepreneur at heart. He always is thinking up of some  new idea

-       John sings Tenor with a Men’s Choir

-       Joe says he only cried once at our wedding, for8 hours straight…

-       Fyfe recently learned how to pick-up thefootball and throwdown like a touchdown. Sometimes he dances. He’s probablywatching too much NFL

-       We love to host feasts with family and friends

OurPromises:

-       To love and support the child for whoever theyare

-       To provide a safe and stable home

-       To remember that joy and humor solve manyproblems

-       To always remind them that life is an adventure

-       To instill values of family, community,friendship

-       To teach the child that kindness matters,especially to those that have less

 Thank you…

Thank you fortaking time to learn more about us. It is hard to share your life story in afew pages, especially when you are still writing the story, but we hope thatwe’ve piqued your interest and that you would like to learn more about us. Ourthoughts and prayers are with you as you take this journey, and we hope thatyou find the right couple to love and nourish your child.

John, Joe & Fyfe

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