Rachael & Jordan
Hi! We appreciate you taking the time to learn a bit about us. We are so excited to become parents and have the experiences that come with it – whether it’s late-night feedings, lazy Sunday snuggles, or helping with a classroom project. We can’t wait to help a child grow into a confident and caring adult.
Time has flown since we started dating as teenagers in 2004. Rachael followed her dream of becoming a teacher and has been in the classroom for more than ten years. She recently left teaching to be a reading tutor, which she does virtually from home. Tutoring allows her a very flexible schedule, and she plans to become a stay-at-home parent in the future. She can’t wait to use her knowledge to help develop a child’s love for learning. Jordan always loved writing and put his skills to use by becoming a communications professional at a tech company. His job is fully remote and he looks forward to being a work-from-home dad. He feels incredibly fortunate that he’ll have the opportunity to be there for milestones and available to help as their family grows. We’ve planted our roots in north Austin, with close friends and family nearby, and are ready to grow our family.
After years of infertility, we realized that adoption was on both of our hearts. We admire the strength and courage it takes to consider this option, and we want you to know that we are here for you. We will completely support whatever you decide. Our goal is to raise a child that feels loved by all the people in their lives and hope to have a relationship with you. No matter what level of contact you are comfortable with, we are committed to ensuring they know of your deep love for them. We hope to meet you!
Things We Can’t Wait to Do as a Family
Play in the sprinklers | Read Mercer Mayer books | Visit a pumpkin patch | Watch Pixar movies | Make waffles | Travel to the beach | Sing It’s a Beautiful Day
OUR PETS
We have one dog named Oscar (age 6) is a Great Dane mix. He loves everyone and is the silliest dog you’ll ever meet. He wiggled his way into our lives when Jordan’s Aunt found him and we offered to take him to our vet to be scanned for a chip. After fostering him for a couple weeks, his sweet, playful and goofy nature made the thought of saying ‘goodbye’ to him too hard. His silly faces and yawns that sound like Chewbacca always make us smile.
After giving us a beautiful 14 and a half years we recently had to say goodbye to our black lab mix, sweet Sadie girl.
OUR HOME
We live in a 2,200 square foot home in a northwest Austin neighborhood with lots of parks, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and a public swimming pool. There are always children riding their bikes and families enjoying the outdoors together. We can’t wait to have a little one to enjoy nature with – hunting for four-leaf clovers, going for family bike rides, playing basketball, and enjoying summer nights looking for fireflies.
HOW WE MET
We have a lot of history together, having been with each other for nearly half our lives. We also took history together, which is the class where we met during our junior year of high school.
We spent the summer of 2004 going to movies and concerts. We cherished our time playing video games and laughing together. It didn’t take long for us to fall in love.
Fast forward to 2009 when we graduated and got engaged. On May 22, 2010, we began our lives together as a married couple. Since then, we’ve grown closer as we’ve supported each other through life’s ups and downs. We are best friends who love each other and each other’s family and friends deeply.
OUR PARENTING PHILOSOPHY
We want to raise an individual who is confident in who they are, feeling loved and secure. Our approach to parenting will be rooted in these values:
Demonstrate love – Let others know you love them through acts of kindness and selflessness.
Have empathy – Always consider how your actions affect those around you, even if it’s unintentional.
Show respect – We show respect to everyone, including ourselves.
Understand consequences – It is important to learn at an early age that actions have consequences. As parents, we’ll make sure boundaries are clearly set and positively reinforced through discussion and reflection.
Live joyously – Life won’t always be easy, but we can always find reasons to have joy. We will teach our child how to laugh, even when times are tough, and to celebrate life’s precious moments, big and small.
WHAT ADOPTION MEANS TO US
Adoption is a beautiful intertwining of two families’ paths. By committing to each other, we’ll have a bigger family and more love in our lives. While at times it might take hard work, any worthwhile relationship does. Open adoption will allow our child to truly know who they are. We’re ready for the opportunity, hopeful to form a bond with the first family, and eager to see where the path takes us.
5 Things About
Rachael
Struggled with reading as a child and has devoted her career to helping others learn how to read.
Loves baking treats and delivering them to people during the holidays.
Is considered “the silly friend” and loves making people laugh.
Loves Halloween because it reminds her of when her dad would take her trick-or-treating as a vampire magician.
Thinks rainy days are the best ones, it’s an excuse to snuggle under a blanket and watch a movie.
5 Things About
Jordan
Used to be really good at laser tag (and might still be).
Strives to become a backyard griddle master.
Had a great grandfather who was a stowaway on a ship from Germany to America.
Hates celery.
Once ate blowfish, known as fugu, in Tokyo.
Get In Touch with Rachael & Jordan
If you think we might be the right match for you and your child, we’d love to hear from you! You can send us a message online or call our agency, Adoption Advocates, at (512) 477-1122 / (800) 966-HOPE to get connected.
