Laura & Matt
Welcome to the Z Family! We’re delighted you’ve found your way to our profile and honored to share a little about our family.
First and foremost, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the love you have for your child. Your decision weighs heavily, and while we may never fully comprehend its depth, we are profoundly grateful to be considered. Whether you choose to parent or pursue adoption, know that there is an abundance of goodness in this world ready to support you on either path.
We want to assure you that we hold a deep desire for open adoption. We firmly believe in the power of maintaining connections and fostering relationships, envisioning our future together as an extension of each other’s families.
As you explore our page, we hope you feel the love, commitment, and excitement we have for welcoming a new member into our family. Amidst your journey, we wish you moments of joy and laughter, and above all, we want you to feel genuinely supported. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this extraordinary journey.
Things We Can’t Wait to Do as a Family
Read with you and Melody before bed | Eat smashed cake from your 1st birthday! | Travel to the mountains to go snowtubing | Visit Nana & Grandpa’s house to play with 90’s toys. | Celebrate Halloween as a party of 4! Oh, the costume possibilities! | Teach him or her how to be inclusive and love others well | Sing with us loudly & without reservation | Watch the seeds we plant grow into beautiful blooms | Kiss each of your tiny perfect toes (tooties) | Make handmade ornaments for the Christmas tree | Jump into the pool at Mimi & Pop’s
Our Family
Our family is a mix of everything – support, laughter, a bit of craziness, and a whole lot of fun. Nana and Grandpa reside in Leander, TX, counting down the days until they’ve got another little one to chase around the house. Mimi and Pops, well, they’re all about the sleepovers and pool parties down in San Antonio! Both sets of grandparents are up for anything, especially when it comes to playing games with the kids. And then there’s your uncles – one up in Maine, excited to show off his love for wildlife and fly-fishing, and the other down in Mexico, just waiting to race around the beach with Melody and her little sibling. Throw in some rowdy cousins, a bunch of grand aunts and uncles, and even some great-grandparents, and you’ve got one big, loud, loving crew.
Melody
Q: What’s your name? A: Melly
Q: How old are you? A: Showed us two fingers, told us she is four LOL she is 3.
Q: Do you want a baby brother or sister? A: Baby Siiisssster
Q: What’s your favorite animal? A: Lion
Q: Do you like to share your toys? A: Nnooo (insert mischievous face)
Q: Who is your best friend? A: Andi!!!
Our bio-babe is a bundle of adventure, humor, and unwavering independence. She’s a natural nurturer, caring for her baby dolls with ease and eagerly awaiting the arrival of a little brother or sister. You’ll often find her fearlessly scaling anything in sight, belting out her favorite tunes, and inventing imaginative scenarios. We embrace each day, celebrating her strengths and weaknesses as opportunities to cherish all that she is and will become.
Our Home
Our home is a whirlwind of laughter, love, and a touch of chaos, especially when we’re having impromptu dance parties with Melody. Our favorite part of our house is our backyard. We’ve poured our hearts into making it the ultimate play space, and we’re super excited about adding a baby swing soon!
When we found this two-story home, we knew it was perfect for us. With a game room upstairs, we’re dreaming of the day when our house is filled with teens lounging around and having a blast.
We also have wonderful neighbors on each side that are more like family now. With all three houses having toddlers, we’re always outside, enjoying each other’s company.
We also frequent our community pool to escape from the workday craze. We genuinely love our home and the support that is our community.
Why Adoption
Adoption holds a special place in our hearts— as it’s woven into the fabric of both our family stories. After navigating a challenging birthing journey with Melody that left Laura unable to conceive again, we realized that our longing to grow our family transcends biological ties. We are drawn to the concept of an open adoption, where the birth family seamlessly integrates into our extended family circle. Our hope is for our future child to comprehend their roots and to be enveloped in love and support from all directions. It’s a journey where we not only welcome a new individual but also embrace their culture, heritage, and traditions wholeheartedly.
Parenting Philosophy
We are firm believers in parenting with patience, humor, and a dedication to open communication, which is why we’re wholeheartedly embracing the idea of an open adoption. For us, family goes beyond the walls of our home; it’s about inclusivity, trust, and mutual respect.
We believe parenting is also about having fun and letting kids truly be kids. Melody has been our greatest teacher in that regard, showing us the pure joy of play and discovery. Melody finds delight in the smallest things, and we make it a point to join in on her adventures. Our children have so much to teach us, and this shift in our parenting journey has been a beautiful opportunity for growth and connection.
5 Things About
Laura
As a child, I dreamt of becoming a marine biologist so I could train dolphins. Today, I aspire to own my own dual yoga/floral shop.
Pie in any form is a hard pass for me—mushy fruit just doesn’t cut it!
If I were to achieve fame, I’d love it to be as an author of Romantic-Comedies. Cheesy love stories are my fave!
One of my dreams is to take Matt to Morocco and share all my favorite places with him.
As a mom, I’m constantly striving to balance the needs of my loved ones with my own.
5 Things About
Matt
As a kid, I dreamed of being an astronaut. Today, my dreams have shifted to becoming a sports commentator.
I have a strong aversion to being late! Sometimes, I wonder how I ended up marrying “Late Laura” LOL!
If fame were to find me, I’d love to be known as a Giants football coach.
One thing I’ve been itching to do is travel to another country—Switzerland sounds intriguing.
As a dad, I’m constantly striving to do better, always taking pointers from Bluey’s dad, Bandit.
5 Things About
Melody
I want a Yes Day! Ice-cream for breakfast? Yes! New expensive Frozen toy? Yes! Play “Bear & Castle” for hours? Yes! Go to Andi’s house? Yes! Skip brushing my hair and teeth? Yes!
I hate all kinds of meat! We will call it being vegetarian, but in all honesty, I just want to live off sweets.
If I could be famous for anything I’d like to be known for my singing and dancing.
Something I’d like to do is visit Elsa’s castle and ride her horse!
I keep trying to grow up super-fast, but my parents are not in agreement with this.
