CINDY & JESSE

HELLO
We cannot imagine the emotions you are feeling or the thoughts running through your mind, but we hope this letter find you with a sense of comfort and peace. Thank you for taking a moment to discover more about us and our family.

WHO WE ARE
Married eight years, we first met in high school when Cindy spotted Jesse on the basketball court. The loving and caring relationship we have together grew immensely when we adopted Addison and became parents. We are thrilled to welcome another child into our family!

ADOPTION ENCORE
After years of trying to conceive, we know adoption is the perfect way to build our family, and we can't wait to adopt again! We are forever grateful to Addison's birthmother, for she placed a permanent smile on our faces and love in our hearts. It is our hope to experience a lasting connection with you, and we will thoughtfully consider all your requests regarding openness.

LOVE & SUPPORT
Our friends and family are anxious to welcome a second child into our family. Cindy's parents, now retired, live down the street and are so excited to love another grandchild who they can take to the park, Como Zoo, and for ice cream. Jesse's grandma tells her tennis and golf friends, with a big smile, about being a great grandma again sometime soon!

Our friends' support us and request continuous updates on our adoption experience, anxiously awaiting the day we call them with the good news of being chosen to be parents. We are lucky to have such a remarkable support system, where so many people will love your child, should you choose us!

MEET CINDY
I love being a mom! A special part of everyday is reading Dr. Seuss books with Addison, singing Itsy Bitsy Spider together, and saying our prayers. I also enjoy organizing neighborhood BBQs, holiday parties and family golf tournaments. I have a job as a marketer, and consider education important, having received my master's degree in business.

In Jesse's words, "Cindy is an amazing mom, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She puts her family and friends ahead of everything else in her life, and loves to love. With Addison's help she is now a professional finger painter, sidewalk chalk artist, bubble blower and twirling ballerina."

MEET JESSE
While I enjoy my career in purchasing, my passion is being a father; playing hide-and-seek, shooting hoops with Addison, and swinging at the park. I also enjoy carpentry and home improvement projects. I've been working hard on finishing a playroom, which is already over flowing with toys.

In the eyes of Cindy, "Jesse is an incredibly kind and amazing husband. He is the best dad; my heart fills with joy when I see Jesse and Addison amidst tickle fights and piggy back rides. As a sports lover, Jesse's can't wait to be an involved parent and coach our children's sports teams."

MEET ADDISON
Our almost four year old adopted daughter Addison has added immense love and joy to our lives. As parents we've learned so much observing the world through the eyes of a child. She has an infectious smile, and loves to make others laugh. We know Addison will fully embrace a sibling and love her role as a big sister. She has been practicing by teaching her doll how to drink from a cup, kick a soccer ball, and read books, all while wearing her tap shoes and tutu.

LOVING LIFE
Fun for us is playing flag football in the backyard, pontoon rides, racing down the slide at our neighborhood playground, and roasting marshmallows with neighbors around a backyard fire. We love to travel to New York, Disney World, Mexico, Barbados and St. Thomas. We just returned from our family adventure on a Disney Cruise and look forward to our next vacation, building sand castles on the Florida beaches. Our children will enjoy many memories of seeing sites, near and far!

LIFE WITH US
If you place your child in our family you can be assured that we will offer unlimited love and compassion. We live by the values we were taught: respect, protect, encourage and support those you love. Your child would always know of your love. We are excited to continue to build our family based on the love that we share.

THANK YOU
We appreciated you taking the time to read our letter, and hope we painted a picture of who we are and why we might be the right family to raise the child you love so much. We would be honored to talk with you about the future you want for your child.

With anticipation,
Cindy and Jesse
651-398-1647