Hi from Denise and Tony!

We are an affectionate, loving, and friendly couple hoping to become parents.

Thanks for taking some time to read our profile and get to know us. We can't imagine how hard it would be to pick the right family to raise your baby. We hope you might feel connected to us as you explore our profile and see how genuine we are about extending our family in love through adoption.

We are imperfect people, but our love for a baby would be unconditional. We would always recognize your decision to adopt as the ultimate gift of life and love. We would always speak about you to the baby with respect and tell the story of your love for him or her. We are supportive of an open adoption and for the chance to form a connection with you if that feels right over the course of baby's life.

May you find peace in this process as you consider adoption. If we are the right for your baby, be comforted in the knowledge that your child will grow up with a network of people who already love him or her. 

About Us

We have been married almost 13 years! Time has flown by, and we continue to be thankful for one another and our marriage. We don't have any children due to infertility (except a pomeranian dog who is a full member of our family :).  

Denise is Canadian and was living in Toronto when she met Tony at our best friends' wedding in Indiana. Ours is a pretty cute story. We were both single, and the bride suggested a setup. Denise was skeptical, but she was smitten after meeting Tony and seeing his huge smile, generous spirit, and great moves on the dance floor. We started dating long-distance and took turns making the seven-hour trip across the border to visit each other.

Our relationship is trusting, honest, playful, and affectionate. We spend time with friends and family weekly, love running (Denise) and playing soccer (Tony), and embrace our church congregation as our extended family.

We both work in our local school district. Denise is a school pyschologist for children ages 3-10, and Tony is a high school teacher at an alternative school down the road. 

Home and Family

We live in a neighborhood with people of many different racial and income backgrounds.

The elementary school is two blocks away. In this neighborhood kids play outside, shooting basketballs at the park, or riding their bikes. There's a park and splash pad just one block down the road. We look forward to bringing a child here!We feel safe in our neighborhood and cared for by our neighbors.

We are very close with our immediate families. Denise's two brothers live in her hometown, Ontario.We have three nieces and two nephews. We travel to Ontario four times a year, and Denise's family also visits Indiana. Each summer, we host our nieces for a week in our home, taking them swimming, to the zoo, canoeing, and to the candy store (per their request!). 

Tony's dad lives across town. His mother passed away from Alzheimer's last year. His parents had been married for over 50 years.  Tony's older twin brothers were adopted as babies and live close by. Both have intellectual disabilities and contribute a lot of genuine love, and entertainment to our family. Tony's brothers love children and keep asking when they will become uncles!

Both our parents love children and are excited about our decision to adopt. Denise's parents are attentive, present, and nurturing grandparents. They've already decided they will spend several weeks with us in Indiana after adoption to help us with a new baby. Tony's dad longs to be a grandfather and is ready to support us as parents however he can.

Things that make us happy:

• Summer breaks when we're both off from school together!

• Playing 'hide and seek' with our blind dog!

• Hosting friends and cooking big dinners

• Watching baseball (Tony - Royals, Denise - Blue Jays)

• Playing one-on-one board games (although Tony usually wins and Denise gets annoyed)

• Going running together

• Going to the beach

Interesting Facts

• We lived in Cambodia for three years after getting married

• We share all our chores and housework equally

• Denise has run 6 marathons; Tony played pro soccer in Cambodia

• Tony bikes to work every day

• Tony's brothers were adopted as babies

• Denise is trying to learn Spanish

Thank you!

Thanks for reading all the way to the end.

We know that you have a hard decision ahead of you. You are brave and loving for just considering adoption for your baby.  The depth of our own sadness from infertility has made us more sensitive to others' grief. May you find peace in this process as explore adoption and look for the right family. We'd love a chance to talk more if you think we could be the right family for you. We can't wait to be parents.

In love, Denise and Tony