Amanda & Shawn

Our Story

Thank you for thinking that we might be just who you want to adopt your baby. Our first chapter

started 17 years ago at an Einstein Bagels. I was currently enrolled in my last semester of college,

and my next step was to move back home to Michigan. It was months after dating Shawn that I

knew that I would never be moving back home, and that he was the one I spend forever with.

Twelve years later our next chapter began as we tied the knot. It has always been our dream to

have a family of our own. Currently, our family consists of our dog Jax and our cat Tibbers. We

have know for years that our family was not complete. After struggling for five years to conceive

on our own. It would just be a miracle and such a dream to finally add another branch to our

family. The little baby growing in your belly is already everything that we want for our family. We

know that we will not be perfect, and that we have a lot to learn, but our love will be endless along

with our support. Both Shawn and I promise to support every dream our child has, and to be

there to pick them up every time them fall. We intend to raise our child to know with a full

understanding of our path. We feel with no doubt that this is exactly where our next chapter

should begin.

Thank You,

Amanda

In the nearly two decades I have known Amanda, her life long goal has been to become a mother.

Her compassion is matched only by the size of her heart. She lights up when holding her friend’s

babies, or seeing their children’s faces when she brings them little gifts. Her compassion also shows

in her work. The company she works for helps families in difficult situations reestablish

themselves to better provide for themselves and their children. She loves cooking and has found a

new love in fitness over the last year; combining the two to help us both lead healthier lives.

Amanda can often be found in the kitchen making her latest creation. She loves to share her

cooking and baking skills with others. Her maternal instinct had the ability to grow while she was

a camp counselor for 6 years. She will be the mother to help pick her child up when down, and

not be afraid to challenge or discipline them when necessary. Your gift is what will make her heart

whole.

-Shawn

Shawn

Shawn is all that anyone could want in a husband, and as the father of our future child. Shawn has

had a love for music specifically drumming since a young age. He was in a band for 10 plus years,

and can still be found playing the drums on occasion. He is a season ticket holder and a huge

Florida Panthers hockey fan. Shawn and his father attend most home games. Shawn fancies

himself as a grill master - while I prefer the cooking and baking. He is an avid fitness buff and has

influenced me to work out and be mindful of how physical health influences mental health. One

of my favorite qualities about Shawn is that he has a sense of humor that can bring a smile to your

face. As with most things for Shawn, he shows passion in everything from his love of music to his

love of sports. I could go on about all the amazing qualities about Shawn, but most importantly he

truly is everything that a wife and mother could ever want. In the business world, Shawn has been

recognized as a key staff member who has been promoted from Restaurant Manager to Systems

Administrator for the company’s 28 restaurants across Florida. I know that Shawn will have that

same passion in raising our child and being the best parent he can be.

- Amanda

Our Families

Shawn is a native Floridian who grew up in Broward County. He has always been close with his

younger brother, and his parents. Shawn and his brother both share a love of music, and for many

years played in the same band. Amanda grew up in Michigan. She has a younger brother and sister,

and often looks to her parents for advice when needed. Amanda has a close bond with her

younger sister. They talk weekly, and she spends most of her visit with her sister and the nephews.

She moved to Florida in her twenties to attend college, and returns to Michigan twice a year to see

her family. Amanda’s four nephews are the reason we cannot wait for our next trip to Michigan.

Our nephews call Shawn “ Uncle Lego” and look forward to the special times they spend

together. We split the holidays between families. Thanksgiving is spent at our house with an

amazing meal prepared by Amanda and Shawn’s family; Christmas is spent in Michigan with snow

on the ground and with Amanda’s family. This past year, we were unable to make it to Michigan

for Christmas, however, Amanda made sure that we were there via video chat when our nephews

opened their gifts. Even though Amanda is Jewish, she celebrates the spirit of Christmas as she

has always loved what it represents — gathering with family and friends. Our family may not be

large in size yet the support we receive is bigger than the quantity. Our families will be a huge

support in the next chapter of our soon to be growing family.

- Amanda & Shawn

Our Community

When we bought our house five years ago it was important to us to live in a community that was

family friendly. The community we selected is extremely geared towards family. They frequently

have family/community activities. It was also key that our child received the best education

possible, so we chose an area with top rated schools. Our goal when buy our home was fill it with

all the things that make a house a home, but there is one final piece of that home missing. We

would be forever grateful and thankful if your baby was that final piece.

- Amanda & Shawn